Among different pops around the world, K-Pop has made its name recently, and it stands out. From giving an official fandom names to designing lightsticks exclusive to one band, it offers a lot to the audience. Lightsticks are a tool for fans to support their favorite artist and relate to the group’s identity. The design, color, and lighting of a lightstick make it popular among the audience. In this article we will discuss about ten lightsticks and their meanings.
1. Bang Bong – Big Bang
Big Bang is considered the creator of these Lighsticks or Fansticks. G-Dragon, in 2016, designed and introduced the lightstick to the audience and called it “Big Bong.” The design of their fanstick is a crown depicting their top position in the K-Pop world. The lightstick comes in two different colors, white and black, unlike other lightsticks, which are mostly in one color. The black one is to represent their bold and mysterious side, and the white represents their happy side. Big Bong is still considered one of the most popular fanstick. It started the trend of lightstick in K-Pop.
2. Pharynx – EXO
The sophisticated and minimalist lightstick of EXO is called Pharynx. The meaning behind the name and design of the lightstick is that the group wants the fans to remember their voice and speak up when necessary. The fans of the band refer to the lightstick as Eribong, and it is more popular than its real color. The stick is available in twelve different colors. The lightstick has EXOs logo on it.
3. Moo Bong – MAMAMOO
MOO in Korean means Radish and the design of their lightstick is in radish shape. The sticks represent their playful character. This lightsick stands for loyalty. When the fans of the group did not have their official lighstick, they brought real radishes to the concert.
4. Army Bomb – BTS
The official lightstick of the globally popular boy band BTS is called ARMY Bomb. The band’s fandom is also called ARMY, as they follow the army concept. It is one of the most selling lightsticks of the K-Pop. The design of the lightstick is a cleaner version of the bomb. The stick can light in any color.
5. Carat Bong – Seventeen
The lightstick of seventeen was introduced in 2017. The carat bong has a diamond inside, and it is glittery, so when turned on it shines like a star in the sky. When the band released their second design, it was loved even more than the first one by the fans, but some fans preferred the first lightstick to be a better as it had better color combination and design.
6. Candy Bong – Twice
Candy Bong is inspired by one of the group’s songs, “Candy Boy.” The former version of the lightstick was more loved by the fans than the newer one. The fanstick of the group can be used as mood light as it comes with a stand, and its color can also be changed. We can even set it to notify the user about SMS messages.
7. BI-PING-BONG – Blackpink
The BI-PING-BONG is in the shape of a hammer. The design was chosen to live a memory of the group when they went on a show and were punished with hammers there. This lightstick can make noises unlike other lightsticks, and it is made of silicone and durable plastic, so it can be used to hit on different surfaces like your sibling’s head!
8. I.C. Stick – WINNER
WINNER is a South Korean boy band formed by YG Entertainment in 2013. The official lightstick of the band is called I.C Stick. The design of the fanstick is like a trophy with WINNER’s logo on top. The stick comes in two different colors black and white. The lightstick shines in blue-purple light.
9. Pink Panda – Apink
The stick is white and pink in the shape of a Panda, and is considered the cutest fanstick. The handle of the lightstick is in shape of a bamboo to complement the panda. The lightstick is cute and adorable. It is more charming when the lights are turned off.
10. KonBat – iKon
iKon is a South Korean boy band under YG Entertainment formed in 2015. The lightstick of the band is called iKon. The design of the stick was quite different from the conventional lightsticks. It is designed like a baseball bat and shines in a vibrant red color.
