BESEA

News

A New UK Magazine Seeks Financial Support to Preserve ESEA Cultural History

The Case for Investing in a Cultural Record

Books

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

Film & TV

News

Angelina Jolie tries “not to cry” dropping off son Maddox at Yonsei University

August 23, 2019

News

‘Fast & Furious’ director Justin Lin’s production company signs multi-year deal with Universal Studios

August 28, 2020

News

Emma Stone apologizes for ‘Aloha’ at Golden Globes 2019

January 7, 2019

News

Chloé Zhao Makes Oscar History With Second Best Director Nomination

The Hamnet filmmaker becomes only the second woman to receive multiple nods in the category, following her 2021 win for

January 23, 2026

BESEA

Features

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

Editor's Pick

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

United Kingdom

Kick It Out and Frank Soo Foundation Unite to Confront Anti-ESEA Racism in British Football

In English football, a troubling spike in prejudice aimed at East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) communities has prompted an urgent,

September 30, 2025

Features

More Than Just Takeaways: A British Chinese Artist’s Quest For Belonging

Artist Harriet Armstrong aka Jing Seong captures Chinese takeaway culture in the UK through photography

June 7, 2024

Interviews

INTERVIEW: Bee Influence Founder and besea.n Co-Founder Viv Yau on Heritage and Identity

October 22, 2021

News

From ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ to ‘Hamnet’: Here Are All the Asian Talents Dominating the 2026 Oscar Nominations

Asian filmmakers, performers, and Asian-centred stories emerged as one of the strongest throughlines of the 2026 Oscar nominations, spanning best

January 28, 2026

Film & TV

Autumn Durald Arkapaw Makes History With First Best Cinematography Oscar Nomination for a Woman of Color

The 'Sinners' cinematographer is the first woman of color to be recognized in the category as Ryan Coogler’s vampire epic

January 27, 2026

News

American Girl Faces Backlash Over “Whitewashed” ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Dolls

Fans of the Netflix hit have accused the toy giant of ‘money grabbing’ after the release of expensive dolls that

January 27, 2026

News

Mexico’s President Urges South Korea for More BTS Concerts: “Everyone Wants to Go”

Claudia Sheinbaum reaches out to South Korean leadership as ticket demand for the "Arirang" world tour exceeds supply in Mexico

January 27, 2026

News

Netflix Partners ‘Chainsaw Man’ Studio MAPPA to Forge Global Anime Collaboration

After Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reza Arc shattered box-office expectations, Netflix has deepened its relationship with studio MAPPA, forming

January 27, 2026

News

Michelle Yeoh Clinches “Worst Actress” Nomination for ‘Star Trek’ Role at the 2026 Razzies

Michelle Yeoh’s Razzie nomination for Star Trek: Section 31 comes just three years after her historic Oscar win — highlighting

January 27, 2026

News

Vera Miao’s ‘Rock Springs’ Turns Immigrant History Into a Living Ghost Story

In Rock Springs, Vera Miao transforms horror into an act of remembrance. Set on land scarred by an 1885 massacre

January 26, 2026

Anime & Manga

‘Dragon Ball Super’ Returns: Moro Arc Anime and Galactic Patrol Series Officially Announced

Goku and Vegeta are officially coming back to the small screen as the "Galactic Patrol Prisoner Arc" gets a long-awaited

January 25, 2026

News

Giants Star Jung Hoo Lee Briefly Detained at LAX Over Paperwork

The San Francisco outfielder was held by customs officials for an hour upon his return to the U.S., prompting a

January 25, 2026