Oasis Suspected of Posting Rising Sun Flag, Angers Korean Netizens: Don’t Want to Come Anymore?

The legendary British rock band “Oasis” has reunited after 16 years to hold a comeback tour, performing in various locations around the world. Among these is a concert scheduled for October 21st in Seoul, much anticipated by many Korean fans. However, right before their visit to Korea, Oasis drew heavy criticism from Korean netizens for sharing a video on social media featuring the “Rising Sun Flag”—a symbol associated with Japanese imperialism.

Recently, Oasis shared a short video on their official social media, writing “Check out the new visuals for ‘Morning Glory.’” However, the sunrise imagery in the video was strikingly similar to the Rising Sun Flag, regarded as a symbol of Japanese imperialism and a war criminal flag, and this sparked controversy. The timing of the video’s release—just before Korea’s Liberation Day (August 25)—further fueled public anger in Korea and led to heated discussions on forums and social media. Many netizens commented in criticism: “Are they not planning to come to Korea anymore?”, “Of all times, it’s now”, and “Maybe get a history lesson before touring Asia.”

Source: ETtoday Starlight Cloud