Beneath the moody August sky, Jack Gohr and Zhen Ning embody the season, draped in Chopard jewellery. They wear it like a second skin &mdash; effortless, confident, unapologetically themselves. This is the new kind of brilliance, a light that guides the way forward.

As the sun dips below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the tranquil landscape of Petaling Jaya, two of the town&rsquo;s rising stars &mdash; Jack Gohr and Zhen Ning &mdash; come together for a L&rsquo;OFFICIEL HOMMES feature with Chopard. It&rsquo;s the first time the two have sat down to interview each other about their past, present and future selves since their explosive entry into the entertainment and fashion scene three years ago. Now, with new TV projects in the works, these budding talents are working around the clock, signalling the dawn of a new era. While others their age are still searching for direction, Jack and Zhen Ning have a clear vision &mdash; and the world is taking notice.

JACK GOHR: Hey, good to see you...again! [Laughs] ZHEN NING: Good to see you too [Laughs]. Thank you for doing this. JG: Of course...Let&rsquo;s begin. Everyone faces tough times, both personally and professionally. Was there ever a moment in your life when you felt lost? ZN: Definitely. There are times when I feel demotivated, lacking inspiration and I start questioning why I&rsquo;m feeling that way. It&rsquo;s not easy, but it&rsquo;s part of the journey. JG: Do you see yourself as a risk-taker or more of a cautious player? Why? ZN: I&rsquo;m definitely a risk-taker. I love trying new things and stepping out of my comfort zone feels rewarding. How about you? What risks do you anticipate when diving into the entertainment industry?

JG: The biggest one is the fear of the unknown. There&rsquo;s so much uncertainty and you never know if the industry or even the public will accept you for who you are. ZN: What drives you to keep pushing forward? JG: It&rsquo;s that drive to keep achieving more and reaching new heights. ZN: How do you decide when to be your authentic self and when to present a filtered version? JG: I&rsquo;ve thought about this a lot. I try to keep it real on my socials, but of course, I&rsquo;m showing the best parts of myself. What you see online isn&rsquo;t the whole picture &mdash; it&rsquo;s just what we choose to share. I also wonder, what&rsquo;s your relationship with social media like? As a public figure, do the numbers on your accounts affect you?

ZN: It used to affect me a lot. I even started questioning if it was worth stressing over. But now, I&rsquo;ve become numb to the numbers &mdash; for my sanity. JG: Can you recall the proudest moment of your life so far? ZN: The proudest moment would have to be during college. Those were the only years I took my studies seriously and I ended up getting some pretty good grades. Seeing my parents happy and proud because of that was memorable. Over to you. Where do you envision yourself a year from now? JG: I&rsquo;m hoping for more screen time and to start making a name for myself as an actor. ZN: Of course you will. Knowing you and your dedication at work, you&rsquo;ve got yourself in this. How would you describe your ideal &ldquo;me time&rdquo;?

"I try to keep it real on my socials, but of course, I&rsquo;m showing the best parts of myself. What you see online isn&rsquo;t the whole picture &mdash; it&rsquo;s just what we choose to share." - Jack Gohr

"There are times when I feel demotivated, lacking inspiration and I start questioning why I&rsquo;m feeling that way. It&rsquo;s not easy, but it&rsquo;s part of the journey." - Zhen Ning

JG: Thanks, man. Oh, I like this question. Imagine a rainy morning with no work to do, and waking up to the sound of rain with your cats curled up next to you. I&rsquo;d brew coffee, grab a book and chill at home. That&rsquo;s my perfect &ldquo;me time.&rdquo; On the topic of self-love. How do you define love? ZN: To me, love is a complex and multifaceted emotion. It&rsquo;s about a deep connection with someone else, something that goes beyond words. Speaking about love, don&rsquo;t you love those Chopard pieces on you? What&rsquo;s your take on the Chopard pieces you wore during the photoshoot? JG: I was really into them! The bracelets fit just right, and the necklace and earrings were on point. I was blown away by the craftsmanship. I ended up Googling more about it when I got home! What do you think?

ZN: My favourite is the Ice Cube ring. It has an androgynous design and features square facets that flash glints of light like reflections of fresh ice. Wear it on its own or pair it with other rings from the collection for a dazzling stacked look. JG: Exactly! Now that we&rsquo;re more than halfway through 2024. How has 2024 been treating you so far? Are you happy with where you are? ZN: 2024 has been a wild ride. So much has happened but I&rsquo;m grateful for all the opportunities that have come my way. How about you? What&rsquo;s on the horizon for Jack Gohr? JG: I&rsquo;m focusing on acting, learning more with each role. Practice makes perfect, right? Plus, I love talking to people and learning from their experiences. Seeing things from different perspectives can open your mind and that&rsquo;s something you can&rsquo;t learn from a book. Those little insights you get from conversations are priceless.

Our September 2024 "Fearless" issue featuring Jack Goh and Zhen Ning will be available in selected major bookstores and newsstands in Malaysia and as an e-magazine on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.magzter.com/SG/AMTD-Digital-Media-Solutions/L%27OFFICIEL-Malaysia/Fashion/">www.magzter.com</a>.
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COVER CREDITS: Editor-in-Chief John Ng Words Syazil Abd Rahim Photography Nelson Chong Creative Direction &amp; Styling Colim Sim Grooming Crystal Fong / Plika Makeup Hair Keith Ong All jewellery and watches CHOPARD

September 2024 Cover: Jack Gohr and Zhen Ning are the men of the moment

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