Oasis rocks 55,000 fans with first Korea concert in 16 years
Oasis performs during its “Oasis Live ’25” concert at Goyang Sports Complex in Gyeonggi Province, Tuesday. Courtesy of Live Nation Korea
British rock legends Oasis made their long-awaited return to Korea this week, performing before a packed crowd of 55,000 at Goyang Sports Complex on Tuesday. The concert marked the band’s first visit in 16 years and was part of their new world tour, announced in August with the message, “The great wait is over.”
The event held special significance for fans who had waited more than a decade since the band’s breakup in 2009, when tensions between brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher ended Oasis’ run at the height of their global fame.
Tickets to the Goyang show sold out almost immediately, and many who could not secure seats gathered outside the venue to sing along as the music reverberated through the autumn night.
Liam Gallagher of Oasis performs at Goyang Sports Complex in Gyeonggi Province, Tuesday. Courtesy of Live Nation Korea
The Gallaghers made their entrance hand in hand, opening the show with “Hello.” From there, they powered through a 120-minute set of anthems including “Acquiesce,” “Morning Glory,” “Some Might Say” and “Bring It On Down.”
When the opening chords of “Cigarettes & Alcohol” rang out, the entire stadium moved in rhythm to the beat, echoing the band’s signature swagger.
Fans erupted into massive sing-alongs, filling the stadium with chants of “Noel” and “Liam.” Even the steep upper stands became a sea of waving arms and dancing silhouettes.
Oasis continued their run of classics with “Fade Away,” “Supersonic,” “Roll With It,” “Half the World Away,” “Little by Little” and “Stand by Me,” drawing cheers from fans across generations.
Noel Gallagher performs at Goyang Sports Complex in Gyeonggi Province, Tuesday. Courtesy of Live Nation Korea
The night culminated in a euphoric encore that began with “The Masterplan,” followed by their defining hits “Don’t Look Back in Anger” and “Wonderwall.”
Thousands of voices joined in unison, their chorus carrying beyond the venue walls. As fireworks lit up the sky during “Champagne Supernova,” the two-hour performance closed on an emotional high.
Despite the cold weather, fans remained on their feet throughout, chanting and singing until the final note faded. “Thank you, Seoul!” Noel Gallagher shouted, as applause and cheers filled the stadium.
Liam Gallagher performs at Goyang Sports Complex in Gyeonggi Province, Tuesday. Courtesy of Live Nation Korea
The concert, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of Oasis’s debut, not only marked their reunion but also reaffirmed their enduring influence on modern rock. For Korean fans who had waited years to hear them live again, the night was more than a performance — it was the return of a legendary band.
This article from Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.