BESEA

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

Film & TV

News

Disney+ strengthens anti-Asian racism disclaimer for ‘Lady and the Tramp’ and ‘The Aristocats’

October 16, 2020

News

‘Godzilla Minus One’ Director Takashi Yamazaki Contemplates a Cinematic Response to ‘Oppenheimer’

Japanese director Takashi Yamazaki, after his hit "Godzilla Minus One," seeks to make a film with themes related to Nolan's

March 5, 2024

News

Trevor Noah and Ronny Chieng praise Singapore for charging non-vaccinated with medical bills

November 12, 2021

News

Chinese New Year gala on state TV slammed for racist blackface… again

February 12, 2021

BESEA

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

American Student Guilty of Murdering Girlfriend Who Demanded STD Test

Joshua Michals, 26, killed Chinese student Zhe Wang after she reportedly became 'stressed' that he had given her a sexually

December 11, 2025

News

TWICE’s Dahyun Wins Best New Actress Award at 2025 Seoul International Film Awards

TWICE’s Dahyun wins for 'You Are The Apple Of My Eye' as Kim Ji-hoon takes home the OTT Best Acting

December 11, 2025

News

Kim Ji-hoon Wins Best Acting Award For ‘Butterfly’ at 2025 Seoul International Film Awards

Kim Ji-hoon earns the Best Acting Award in the OTT category at the 2025 Seoul International Film Awards for his

December 11, 2025

News

Singapore Actor Apologises After Benz Hui’s Daughter Calls Out “Individual From Singapore” For Leaking Father’s Funeral Details

Singapore actor-host Collin Chee apologises after Benz Hui's family accuses him of leaking private funeral details

December 11, 2025

News

NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Returns Home After 245 Days in Space

The former Navy SEAL and son of Korean immigrants successfully completes his first mission aboard the International Space Station

December 10, 2025

News

‘Physical: Asia’ to Launch Spinoff ‘Physical: Welcome to Mongolia,’ Featuring Team Korea

Netflix’s new spinoff 'Physical: Welcome to Mongolia' reunites Team Korea and Team Mongolia for a heartfelt travel series showcasing authentic

December 10, 2025

News

Is Japan’s Kpop Dominance Diminishing?

Japan remains K-pop’s largest overseas market, but new data shows its growth is slowing as global audiences in Southeast Asia

December 10, 2025