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Liam Gallagher, lead singer of British rock band Oasis, performing on stage at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on July 4.
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- Liam Gallagher posted an anti-Asian slur on X before Oasis' comeback tour, including shows in Seoul and Tokyo, sparking outrage.
- Despite the offensive tweet, which was later deleted with an apology, many fans defended Gallagher, excusing his actions as typical behaviour.
- The incident highlights parasocial relationships where fans shield celebrities from criticism, contrasting with genuine edginess like Taylor Swift's political stances.
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SINGAPORE – On July 1, just days before English rock band Oasis would kick off its comeback tour, its lead singer Liam Gallagher made a post on X that included a slur for Asians: “chingchong”.
The post was met with much-deserved anger, especially from Asian accounts. What was galling for Asians was that the Oasis Live ‘25 Tour would head to Seoul and Tokyo in October, meaning that he was mocking the people who would be giving him the cash to buy more sports cars.
