A lightstick is one of the most essential parts in any K-pop group's set of merchandise, and naturally, it's one of the must-have items of fans. This beautiful glow stick is customized based on the design of the artists' logo or another symbolic fandom reference.
Lightsticks are usually brought to concerts, music shows, and other events - and altogether, they create a breathtaking ocean. However, not all idol groups get to release an official lightstick right away.
8 K-pop Groups Who Don't Have a Lightstick Yet
ITZY
In JYP Entertainment, ITZY is the only idol group without an official lightstick. They have an official light ring, though, but fans want a lightstick, too. It has been three years since the quintet debuted but they are still yet to release a lightstick.
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For now, fans have to use ITZY's light ring, which has an all-white design and was made to be held like a Tambourine. It comes with a wall hang cradle so fans can also use it as a mood light. Moreover, it features various color spectrums and three light flicker options.
EVERGLOW
EVERGLOW is another three-year old K-pop group who has not released an official lightstick to date. Their set of merchandise often includes cosmetic pouches, photocards, cloth banners, transparent fans, and more. As fans continue to wait, some have become creative in making their own design of EVERGLOW's lightstick.
KARD
The co-ed group KARD has been in the K-pop industry since 2016 but so far, there has been no announcement about them releasing an official lightstick. Besides having no lightsick, the group also has no official color.
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EXID
Although EXID is currently inactive as a group nowadays, fans still hope that they will get an official lightstick from the band. Not to mention, EXID is the oldest group on our list, having debuted back in February 2012. So this means fans have been waiting for 10 years already.
The Rose
The Rose is almost a five-year-old South Korean pop rock band but their official lightstick is yet to be released. The good news is the group plans to create one and soon produce it for the fans.
According to Woosung in a recent interview, The Rose has always wanted to have an official lightstick since the beginning. "It was just hard to make it because we will have to mass-produce it. However, it is only a matter of time 'till we get an official 3D lightstick," he added.
GHOST9
GHOST9 is another K-pop boy group without an official lightstick so far. But considering that they just debuted in 2020, it's understandable why they haven't had one. So fans would have to wait a little longer.
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CLC
Sadly, CLC disbanded without even releasing an official lightstick. They debuted in 2015 and has a pretty big international fanbase but for some reasons their junior group (G)I-DLE got a lightstick and fan colors before them. CLC got their fan colors five years after debut. Even PENTAGON, another hoobae of CLC, got a lightstick first.
APRIL
Like CLC, APRIL didn't get the chance to release an official lightstick before their disbandment. Given that their labelmate KARD also has no lightstick to date, it's no surprise that they didn't have one.
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Written by Maria Scott
