Features

Korean Cinema Hit Rock Bottom in 2025 While Japan’s Anime Boomed

Film & TV

Ken Jeong Joins ’52nd State,’ an Indie Crime Thriller Backed by Netflix Executives

Ken Jeong, known for his comedic roles, takes a dramatic turn in a film inspired by true events, which also

July 23, 2025

Ali Wong’s New Netflix Special ‘Single Lady’ Premieres 8 October 2024

'Ali Wong: Single Lady' marks the Asian American comedian's first special since her divorce

October 5, 2024

#TakeOutHate: Margaret Cho, Harry Shum Jr and Gail Simmons encourage eating at Asian restaurants amid Covid-19 pandemic

May 25, 2020

John Cho’s Son Discovers ‘Harold & Kumar’ Legacy as Sequel Talks Emerge

Harold & Kumar celebrates its 20th anniversary this year but also John Cho's son's first time viewing

September 4, 2024

Features

Books

Juniper by the Sea Founder Zoe Li on Selling ESEA Books the UK Couldn’t Find

The Third Culture Space and the Search for Ourselves in Print

November 19, 2025

Film & TV

Brendan Fraser’s ‘Rental Family’ Review: A Gentle Look at Loneliness in Tokyo

When Pretending Becomes Belonging

November 12, 2025

“They Said I’d Never Make It”: Lucy Liu’s Rise to Fame and Her Battle Against Racial Bias in Hollywood

From her childhood in Queens to her star on the Walk of Fame, the actor has challenged Hollywood's limited view

November 8, 2025

K-Drama’s $2.5 Billion Bet: How a Geopolitical Crisis Forced South Korea into Netflix’s Global Orbit

From Fragile Exports to Hollywood Budgets: The Sudden Transformation of South Korea's TV Industry

November 5, 2025

Film & TV

East and Southeast Asia 2026 Oscar Submissions: A First Look at the International Feature Film Contenders

November 3, 2025

Kaila Yu’s New Book ‘Fetishized’ Examines Yellow Fever and the Cost of 2000s Empowerment

From Import Pinup to Cultural Critic: The Education of Kaila Yu

October 30, 2025

Zoe Li, Founder of Juniper by the Sea, on Why the Hardback GOLDEN Annual is an Essential ‘Physical Object’ for the ESEA Diaspora

Advice for the Quiet Voices: "Don’t be afraid to reach out because we’re the best group of people to receive

October 28, 2025

7 Horror K-Dramas to Watch on Netflix and Streaming for a Properly Terrifying Halloween

Beyond Zombies and Demons: The Korean Shows That Examine Humanity Under Pressure

October 23, 2025

Chi Thai Discusses GOLDEN Magazine and the Urgency of Documenting the British ESEA Experience

The creative teams behind the new hardback annual, GOLDEN, have issued a second call for contributors.

October 20, 2025

An Interview With Namoo Chae Lee: On ‘Cancelling Tiger’, Kassna Kollektiv, and Asian Feminism in Theatre

Namoo Chae Lee’s 'Cancelling Tiger' explores sisterhood, trauma, and identity through Korean myth—reclaiming voice, ritual, and resistance.

October 18, 2025

How ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ Creators Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans Made the Most-Watched Film on Netflix by Writing for Themselves

K-Pop Demon Hunters Directors Discuss Identity, Music, and the Secret to a Universal Story

October 13, 2025

Frank Soo: England’s First Asian Heritage Footballer Finally Honoured at Wembley

The FA's Long-Delayed Act of Acknowledgment is a Necessary Step, But It Cannot Erase a Century of Institutional Silence.

October 10, 2025

Simu Liu Wants DC’s Next Wonder Woman To Be ‘The Copenhagen Test’ Co-star Melissa Barrera

Simu Liu is throwing his support behind his 'The Copenhagen Test' co-star Melissa Barrera for DC’s next Wonder Woman, praising

January 5, 2026

History

Toshiko Akiyoshi: A Japanese Pianist Who Changed Jazz Forever

“My music has to have a certain attitude, it must reflect my view of certain things."

January 5, 2026

HEARTBREAKING: Mother Shares Viral Video of Young Daughter Sobbing After School Bullies Mocked Her ‘Asian Eyes’

Christa Thao, a mother of four from the Midwest, reveals the devastating impact of 'identity-based bullying' as she demands school

January 4, 2026

Film & TV

‘Red Eye’ Star Jing Lusi On Season Two And The “Humbling” Move To The Us Embassy

The actress behind DI Hana Li discusses the pressure of follow-up series and why she is stepping back from being

January 3, 2026

South Korea

Lee Da-sol: Pioneering K-beauty Influencer Dies Aged 29

January 2, 2026

South Korea

Former K-pop Star Kwon Mina Rescued After Suicide Attempt In Seoul

The former member of the girl group AOA has shared a series of alarming messages detailing a lifetime of trauma,

January 2, 2026

K-Pop Star Nana Sued by Armed Home Intruder Who Attacked Her Mother

The actress and singer, 35, breaks her silence after a terrifying struggle with a ladder-climbing intruder—only for the convict to

January 2, 2026

‘Kung Fu Hustle’ Actor And Hong Kong Action Veteran Yuen Cheung-yan Dies at 69

Veteran Hong Kong actor and action choreographer Yuen Cheung-yan, best known for his role in 'Kung Fu Hustle' and his

January 2, 2026