Overview

• On July 1, Liam Gallagher posted the phrase “Ching-Chaeng-Chong” on X, deleted it shortly after and offered a brief apology insisting he did not intend to discriminate.
• Supporters in South Korea and across Asia threatened to boycott the October Seoul concert, calling for a more thorough acknowledgement of wrongdoing.
• Ticketmaster denied a refund request from a Toronto fan under its final-sale terms, prompting the UK competition watchdog to warn it may face legal action over its ticketing practices.
• Observers and fans challenged the depth of Gallagher’s apology, driving a broader discussion on artist accountability for offensive social media behavior.
• Oasis’s reunion tour is set to begin July 4 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium before heading to Asia later this year.