G-Dragon has sparked shock with the release of his personal lightstick. G-Dragon | @xxxibgdrgn/Instagram While K-Pop acts had always had some simple designs for lightsticks, the first group to have its own modern and custom lightstick was BIGBANG in 2006, which was named BangBong and created G-Dragon. G-Dragon was the first idol to customize a […]
K-Pop Fan Goes Viral For Creative And Practical Use Of Lightstick
Over the years, lightsticks have been used in multiple ways. Sometimes, the bright light helps shine the path home. A Caratbong Lightstick Literally Saved A Life Of A SEVENTEEN Fan At other times, it is able to lend strength and provide a positive spin of humor in dark political situations. From Concerts To Streets: Since […]
BLACKPINK Lisa’s New Individual Lightstick Design Sparks Major Backlash
BLACKPINK Lisa‘s lightstick reveal has sparked major concerns about the design. BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram On February 25, Lisa revealed her individual lightstick design. BLACKPINK’s Lisa Sparks Shock By Revealing Her Individual Lightstick For The First Time The lightstick was a five-pointed star in white and, like most designs, had a color-changing ability. Yet, while […]
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Sparks Shock By Revealing Her Individual Lightstick For The First Time
BLACKPINK‘s Lisa surprised fans by revealing her solo lightstick. BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram On February 25, Lisa did a special live broadcast for fans on Bubble. Along with chatting with fans, she was also giving a sneak peek of her albums and merch… Lisa: “OMG, I can’t choose, I really can’t choose. These are my […]
“Inactive” 3rd Gen Group Shock By Releasing Lightstick After 9 Years
When it comes to K-Pop merchandise, lightsticks are one of the most popular and important items to fans. Lightsticks have become a way for fans to identify each other at official K-Pop events and out in “the wild.” This significance is why fans consider it important for groups to have lightsticks. Most groups that have […]
Idol’s Lightstick Gets Banned By Airline
For many, lightsticks are cherished merch items and must-haves for concerts, but certain lightsticks have occasionally caused fans to get into trouble. Various K-Pop lightsticks | POPCRUSH BTS, for instance, has the ARMY Bomb. Although the lightstick is harmless, the word “bomb” is not, especially when said out loud at a stadium or in an […]
K-Pop Boy Group’s Lightstick Goes Viral For Resembling A Tampon And Pregnancy Test
Lightsticks are a core part of K-Pop, and each design represents the group. A range of K-Pop lightsticks 82MAJOR have gone viral for their unconventional lightstick design. The members of 82MAJOR | @82MAJOR_231011/X Ahead of their Japan concert, 82MAJOR shared a photo of the merchandise that could be bought. [????]82MAJOR CONCERT<82MAJOR BOOM (에투메붐)> in JAPANオフィシャルグッズ販売決定!!✨ […]
NewJeans’ Lightstick Goes Viral Amidst South Korea’s Presidential Impeachment Protests
Citizens of South Korean continue to protest the streets calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol‘s impeachment after he called for martial law on December 3, 2024 and lifted it all in the span of six hours. President Yoon Suk Yeol | Hankook Kyungje K-Pop group lightsticks have been a staple in South Korean candlelight protests […]
2NE1 Fans Outraged By Lightstick “Downgrade”
Recently, 2NE1 announced a reunion and comeback tour in honor of the 15th anniversary. Ahead of the tour, YG Entertainment revealed an official lightstick. Yet, many fans were not excited. ／ オフィシャルライトスティック ✨ビジュアル解禁✨＼@ygselect #2NE1 #투애니원 #WELCOMEBACK#YG © 2024 YG PLUS pic.twitter.com/6H2T24Tadz — YG JAPAN OFFICIAL (@YGJAPANofficial) September 20, 2024 Many pointed out that 2NE1 already had […]
THE BOYZ Concert-Goer’s Apology For NCT Lightstick Triggers Discourse
One unique aspect of K-Pop fandom culture is the many diverse lightsticks that represent the groups and their fans. | NUCrealityCreator/Etsy K-Pop concerts are known for the colorful “oceans” of light created by the respective artists’ lightsticks. For example, BTS are known for their purple ocean, BLACKPINK for their pink, and GOT7 and NCT for […]
HYBE Staff’s Mistake Accidentally Spoils New ENHYPEN Lightstick Design
BTS fans got a shock on September 10, 2024. While they were expecting content for Jungkook‘s JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL movie, they were greeted by a concept video for ENHYPEN‘s new lightstick and light band instead. The official BTS Weibo account manager made the mistake. Although the staff quickly deleted the video and uploaded […]
Group’s Lightstick Banned Before Their Malaysia Concert
Last year, Korean hip-hop group Epik High shocked and amused fans with the release of their first lightstick, titled “Park Kyu Bong,” a playful pun that sounds like “F*ck You Bong” in Korean. It perfectly embodies the rebellious spirit that resonates with the group’s music and ethos. It’s even shaped like a hand giving the middle […]
Lightstick Reportedly Removed From YouTube Store For The Most Unexpected Reason
Last year, Korean hip-hop group Epik High shocked and amused netizens with the release of their first lightstick, titled “Park Kyu Bong,” a playful pun that sounds like “F*ck You Bong” in Korean, embodying a rebellious spirit that resonates with the group’s music and ethos. It’s even shaped like a hand flipping the middle finger! Unfortunately, […]
Why NewJeans Fans Are Furious With RIIZE’s New Lightstick Design
Everyone knows the importance of lightsticks in the K-Pop scene — they’re the tools fans use to show their love and support to their favorite groups. This significant meaning has caused controversy regarding fans of NewJeans and the newly redesigned lightstick for another K-Pop group, RIIZE. | SM Entertainment The issue surfaced when NewJeans supporters […]
Fan Bringing aespa’s Lightstick To IVE’s Concert Sparks Debate
A seemingly innocent post by a fan who brought aespa‘s lightstick to watch IVE‘s concert in Taipei has sparked a debate among netizens. IVE’s concert in Taipei | @IVEstarship/Twitter Post by @lee_831_ View on Threads Crazy. Aespa’s lightstick is being centrally-controlled at IVE’s concert. – Threads user While the original poster was shocked by the […]
Before aespa Had A Lightstick, Karina Suggested Fans Bring An Unexpected Alternative… And They Delivered
Following the success of their third EP, My World, released in May 2023, aespa made their comeback with the fourth EP, Drama, on November 10, showing fans more of aespa’s world outside of Kwangya. (From left:) aespa’s Giselle, NingNing, Winter, and Karina | @aespa_official/Twitter To celebrate their comeback, the four members filmed fun videos with Spotify, […]
NewJeans Has Finally Released Their Official Lightstick, The “Binky Bong”
Earlier today, NewJeans‘ label, ADOR, finally released the group’s official lightstick design! NewJeans | ADOR In a Twitter post shared on the K-Pop group’s official account on March 27, the announcement that the lightstick would soon be available was made, along with the name of the design: The Binky Bong! Official Binky Bong design | ADOR The […]
Locals Are Confused After Finding Lost K-Pop Lightstick
Lightsticks are a huge part of the K-Pop concert experience. But to those who aren’t in the know, it’s just another piece of plastic. ATEEZ’s Mingi with lightstick | @ATEEZofficial/Twitter Recently a local posted to the r/whatisthisthing subreddit asking for help in identifying a “microphone shaped object” that they had seen on the London underground. […]