Features

Bruno Mars Turns 41 Today: Ranking His 4 Solo Albums, 4th to 1st

Film & TV

‘Mortal Kombat II’: What Happened to Original Liu Kang Actor Robin Shou?

May 19, 2026

‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Cast Discuss Asian Representation at MilkTea Event

A homecoming for Katie Leung and a landmark moment for the ESEA community: inside the exclusive Soho Hotel screening of

March 2, 2026

‘Modern Family’ Star Aubrey Anderson-Emmons Changes Her Name to Pursue Music

The actress who played Lily on the long-running sitcom has adopted her middle name, Frances Anderson, for a new career

August 12, 2025

James Wan on YouTube Filmmakers: “If You Make Something Great, People Will Find It”

James Wan tells creators at Variety’s summit how YouTube breakouts like Lights Out paved the way, why “small, intimate, high-concept”

September 18, 2026

Features

HYBE’s Legal Controversy Explained – What’s Next For Ador And NewJeans?

HYBE has officially appealed a court ruling ordering it to pay Min Hee-jin 25.5 billion won over a disputed put

February 20, 2026

‘Last Days’ Review: Justin Lin Directs a Film About John Allen Chau and North Sentinel Island

The true story of a missionary

February 18, 2026

Recording the Present: The Launch of the Golden ESEA Annual

Golden arrives as a high-end hardback annual that serves as a permanent cultural time capsule for British East and Southeast

February 11, 2026

‘SNL UK’ and the Erasure of British East and Southeast Asians: Why “Diverse” Casting Still Fails

The invisible wall in British broadcasting

February 10, 2026

“That’s Us”: Historically Accurate Doesn’t Mean Invisible in ‘Train Dreams’

In a genre where “historical accuracy” is often used to justify the absence of Asian and Black bodies on screen,

February 9, 2026

Sky Yang Interview: The South London Actor Who Hitchhiked Across Oklahoma to Play John Allen Chau

From Brixton to North Sentinel Island, Sky Yang discusses his physical transformation for Justin Lin’s indie return, Last Days, and

February 4, 2026

‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Review: Yerin Ha and Katie Leung Sparkle in a New Era of Regency Romance

A New Era of Diversity: Welcoming the Gun Family

January 29, 2026

Park Chan-wook at the BFI IMAX: The Director on Paper, Power, and the Body in the Bonsai Wire

Why the Director’s New Vision of Capitalism Is His Most Personal Film Yet

January 23, 2026

Park Chan-wook’s ‘No Other Choice’ Review: A Bloody Satire for the AI Age

The director of Oldboy returns with a sharp, comedic look at job insecurity and the price of staying middle class.

January 19, 2026

Why Women Love Gay Hockey Romance: How Heated Rivalry Connects Western TV to Japanese Manga

The "wine mom" phenomenon has deep roots in East Asian fan culture

January 15, 2026

Top 10 K-pop Songs of 2025: The Definitive List

From viral soundtracks to veteran comebacks, here is the music that defined the year.

January 8, 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

Kenny Riches Exposes The Flaws Of The American Hustle In ‘Mouse’

The award-winning independent feature opens in New York on 25 September and Los Angeles on 16 October.

September 28, 2026

Why ‘Ah Girl’ Shows That Asian Family Silence Hurts Children More Than Divorce

In 1994 Singapore, seven-year-old Swee Swee ran an illegal bubble-gum ring to cover her family's debts. Director Ang Geck Geck

September 28, 2026

Hunger Strike at 5,030 Metres: How One Man Fasted on a Mountain to Stop the Next Nepal Flood

Dawa Norbu Lama spent [four] nights in the snow above Manaslu Base Camp without food, asking the government to watch

September 28, 2026

BLACKPINK’s Lisa Makes History at VMAs as a K-pop Solo Artist… But Not Without Backlash

BLACKPINK’s Lisa becomes the first K‑pop solo artist to win the VMA Best Pop award for ‘Dream’, a historic moment

September 28, 2026

China

Six Year Old Prodigy Lian Yunzhi Smashes Women Rubiks Cube World Record In Four Seconds

The primary school competitor breaks the global average record twice in three days after mastering more than a thousand mathematical

September 27, 2026

Blackpink Star Lisa Faces Strong Backlash After Promoting Meta AI Smart Glasses Despite Her Previous Complaints About Stalking And Loss Of Privacy

The global pop icon partners with the tech giant on hands-free camera eyewear, prompting critics to question the endorsement alongside

September 27, 2026

Netflix Star Nana Apologises To Viewers After Backlash Over Apparent Lip Filler In Period Drama ‘The Scandal’

The South Korean actor addresses public debate over modern cosmetic appearance interfering with her role as a chaste Joseon-era widow.

September 27, 2026

Street Dance Girls Fighter Champion Yamada Ria Dies at 16 Following Battle with Illness

The young Japanese dancer who led crew Jam Republic to victory on South Korean television passes away surrounded by family.

September 26, 2026