Oasis Reunites in South Korea: 55,000 Fans Witness Historic 2025 Comeback Concert
The Britpop legends returned to Goyang Stadium after 16 years, delivering an emotional performance that united generations of Korean fans
After a 16-year absence, Oasis brought their reunion tour to South Korea on October 21, 2025, performing before 55,000 fans at Goyang Stadium. The concert marked the Gallagher brothers' first Korean appearance since their bitter 2009 split and showcased why they remain one of rock's most influential acts.
Brothers United After 15 Years Apart
Liam and Noel Gallagher walked onstage hand-in-hand, arms raised together-a powerful symbol of reconciliation for fans who'd waited since the band's explosive 2009 breakup. The brothers announced their reunion on August 27, 2024, just before the 30th anniversary of their debut album "Definitely Maybe," sending their catalog surging back into charts worldwide.
The 8 p.m. show opened with "Hello" and never let up. Fans spanning teenagers to middle-aged devotees remained standing throughout, singing every word of classics like "Acquiesce," "Morning Glory," "Supersonic," and "Wonderwall."
The Manchester City Tradition Goes Global
Before "Cigarettes & Alcohol," Liam made an unusual request: "Turn around. Face the back and enjoy the song together." Over 50,000 people simultaneously turned their backs to the stage, facing each other instead.
This ritual, called the Poznań, originated with Manchester City football supporters and has become a signature moment of the Oasis Live '25 tour. Rather than watching performers, fans create community by looking at each other-transforming audiences into participants.
Emotional Peaks and Singalongs
The brothers' harmonies on "Slide Away" drew roars of approval-their voices blending on a Korean stage for the first time in 16 years. When Noel picked up a tambourine instead of his guitar, longtime fans knew "Whatever" was coming. Tears flowed as strangers embraced during the beloved ballad.
Quieter moments like "Talk Tonight" and "Half the World Away" saw the stadium transform into a sea of phone lights. High-energy tracks including "Rock 'n' Roll Star," "Little by Little," and "D'You Know What I Mean?" kept the crowd jumping.
The four-song encore-"The Masterplan," "Don't Look Back in Anger," "Wonderwall," and "Champagne Supernova"-brought the night to a triumphant close. Standing sections spontaneously formed circles, performing the traditional Korean folk dance ganggangsullae in celebration.
A Band That Changed British Music
Formed in Manchester in 1991, Oasis became Britpop's biggest success story, selling over 75 million records worldwide. All seven studio albums hit number one on UK charts before the 2009 breakup, triggered by a backstage fight during a Paris festival.
Their second album, "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?", sold 22 million copies globally and remains the UK's fifth best-selling album ever. "Wonderwall" became the first 1990s song to reach one billion Spotify streams.
Why Korean Fans Waited So Long
Tickets sold out within hours of going on sale in November 2024. Korean fans' hunger for the full band had intensified through years of solo visits-Noel toured regularly with his High Flying Birds since 2012, while Liam performed in 2011 and 2017. These individual shows only sharpened the desire to see both brothers onstage together.
The Oasis Live '25 world tour launched in Cardiff in July 2025 and continues through Europe, North America, Asia, and Latin America before concluding in São Paulo, Brazil, this November.
For 55,000 fans at Goyang Stadium, the 16-year wait ended with arms around strangers' shoulders, voices united in songs that defined a generation. As "Live Forever" promises, some moments truly are timeless.
