Oasis faces backlash in Korea over Rising Sun imagery ahead of Seoul concert

British rock band Oasis has sparked outrage among Korean fans after releasing a promotional video featuring imagery reminiscent of the Japanese rising sun flag, a symbol widely regarded in Asia as representing Japan’s wartime aggression and colonial rule. On Aug. 8, the band posted a short clip on its official social media accounts with the caption, “Check out the brand new visualiser for ‘Morning Glory.’” The video, which visually reinterprets the cover art of their 1995 album, included a segment incorporating a design resembling the rising sun flag. The image drew immediate criticism, especially given the proximity to Korea’s Aug. 15 Liberation Day, which marks the end of Japanese colonial rule. The rising sun flag was used by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II and remains a potent reminder of historical trauma for countries that endured Japan’s invasions and occupation, such as Korea and China. Korean fans flooded the comment section with remarks such as, “Do you realize you’re coming to Korea?” and “Take down the video and apologize,” urging the baWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times