The legendary British rock band Oasis delivered a spectacular performance to approximately 55,000 enthusiastic fans at Goyang Sports Complex on Tuesday night, marking their first appearance on Korean soil since their 2009 breakup. The highly anticipated concert was part of the band's Oasis Live 2025 world tour, bringing together the reunited Gallagher brothers and their bandmates for an unforgettable evening of timeless rock anthems.
The excitement began hours before the show, as Daehwa Station on Subway Line No. 3 became packed with devoted fans creating long lines that snaked through the platforms. All were eager to reach the venue in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, for what many considered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the reunited band perform live.
At exactly 8 p.m., the venue's massive screens came to life with an opening video that declared, "Welcome, this is not a drill." The anticipation reached its peak when the message every fan had been waiting to hear appeared: "The great wait is over. This is happening. This is it." The crowd erupted in thunderous cheers as brothers Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher, accompanied by bandmates Paul Arthurs, Gem Archer, Andy Bell, and Joey Waronker, walked onto the stage holding hands in a show of unity.
The performance marked a significant milestone for both the band and their Korean fanbase, as Oasis had previously performed in Korea only twice before – in 2006 and 2009 – before their well-publicized split. Liam Gallagher, the band's distinctive frontman, greeted the massive audience with a simple but heartfelt "It's good to be back. Hello," before launching into the opening numbers "Hello" and "Acquiesce."
Despite minimal commentary between songs, the energy throughout the stadium remained electric as the band transitioned into "Morning Glory." Liam actively engaged with the crowd, asking them to call out for favorites like "Some Might Say" and "Bring It On Down," visibly smiling as thousands of voices joined in unison. His connection with the audience continued as he addressed them warmly, saying "How are you, beautiful people?" before encouraging fans to turn around and put their arms around each other's shoulders during "Cigarettes & Alcohol."
The cold Tuesday night temperature seemed irrelevant as the band's performance heated up the atmosphere with powerful renditions of "Fade Away" and "Supersonic." The energy reached another peak during "Roll With It," with fans buzzing with excitement as Liam playfully blew kisses into the air before temporarily leaving the stage to make way for his brother Noel's solo segment.
Noel Gallagher took center stage with a gracious "Thank you very much, Seoul. This song is called 'Talk Tonight.'" The mood shifted to a more intimate, mellow tone as the crowd responded by lighting up the venue with their phone lights, creating a sea of twinkling illumination. Recognizing the audience's desire for more, Noel rewarded the chanting fans with additional solo performances of "Half the World Away" and "Little by Little," each guitar riff delivered with flawless precision and characteristic flair.
After Noel's four-song acoustic set, Liam returned to the stage with renewed energy, elevating the concert's intensity with a powerful sequence of hits. The setlist continued with "D'You Know What I Mean?" "Stand by Me," "Cast No Shadow," "Slide Away," "Whatever," "Live Forever," and "Rock 'n' Roll Star," as the massive crowd danced and sang along to every word.
The audience's hunger for more of Liam's distinctive raspy vocals was evident as they chanted for an encore in perfect unison. The band obliged with a four-song finale that included some of their most beloved tracks: "The Masterplan," "Don't Look Back in Anger," "Wonderwall," and "Champagne Supernova." These closing anthems provided the perfect crescendo to an evening that fulfilled years of anticipation for Korean Oasis fans, proving that the band's reunion has successfully rekindled the magic that made them one of Britain's most iconic rock acts.
