LONDON, July 1 -- Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has apologised after facing backlash for using a racial slur in a post on social media ahead of the band's comeback tour.

According to Korea JoongAng Daily, Gallagher posted the slur on X on Monday, with many fans calling out the word as a racial insult towards Asians.

When fans criticised him, Gallagher initially replied with a one-word post saying, "Whatever."

On X, user @hrpsssss8 wrote, "Liam you can't say that," to which Gallagher responded, "Why," prompting the user to reply, "You'll get cancelled."

Another user, @simplemellie, replied, "Cuz it's racist," to which Gallagher responded, "Behave."

He later deleted the post and issued an apology.

"Sorry if I offended anyone with my t...