Liam Gallagher, a member of the British band Oasis, faced criticism after posting the word “Chingchon” on his X account on July 1 without explanation. The word is widely recognized as a slur that mocks Chinese and Asian speech and has been used to demean Asian communities around the world.

Liam Gallagher sparked controversy just days before he reunited with his brother Noel for the start of their Oasis tour.

In Cardiff, Liam and Noel Gallagher created historic images: arm in arm, they appeared before their fans at the first Oasis concert in 16 years. To maintain this harmony between the brothers, they are reportedly staying in different hotels during the tour.