“After three years, they deserve higher!”
One of many greatest elements of K-Pop tradition is lightsticks. When idols get their very own design, it permits them to showcase their love for the teams at concert events and exhibits.
Just lately, fourth-generation woman group WEEEKLY launched their new lightstick design, nevertheless it disillusioned many followers.
Since debuting, WEEEKLY has been seen as one of the underrated teams.
On November 14 (KST), the X account for WEEEKLY launched the design of their new official lightstick. The modern white design has a glitter dome with a “W” inside.
It grew to become a sizzling subject on the Korean discussion board theqoo as followers in contrast it to a “Weverse Lightstick.” But, it wasn’t simply followers in Korea who have been disillusioned. When the tweet was shared on-line…
[#위클리]무엇이든 We do, 어디라도 We go
함께 만들어 가는 우리만의 DaileeeWeeekly OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK
Coming Quickly💜💛💚#Weeekly pic.twitter.com/Nt0OWIof2E— Weeekly (위클리) (@_Weeekly) November 14, 2023
Within the quotes, whereas many netizens additionally noticed a “Weverse Knock-Off,” many simply voiced their disappointment about ready three years for a lightstick and being given such a plain design.
Weeeverse Bong https://t.co/UpzSzs8b4t pic.twitter.com/EeVk8PyAHt
— WeeeklyFD (@WeeeklyFD) November 14, 2023
3 years and a bunch with a literal and figurative universe to undergo for concepts of a lightstick and also you make a emblem in ball… https://t.co/bm7lwfwaHM
— ant 💜💛🩵WEEEKLY VROOM VROOM (@jiyoonietunes) November 14, 2023
oh not the weverse dupe.. pic.twitter.com/ijjbVQLlPg https://t.co/itzx0QZDFg
— talya⋆ (@SUPERMODELRICKY) November 14, 2023
like i dont understand how ist manages to maintain discovering new methods to DISAPPOINT me like its spectacular at this level… https://t.co/LBvN4nimng
— 𝒍𝒚𝒏𝒏 🛵 VROoM VROoM (@itsapinkweeek) November 14, 2023
Others identified that different IST teams, together with VICTON, APINK, and THE BOYZ, all had lovely lightstick designs, and it felt like WEEEKLY have been being given the brief finish of the stick. For them, it felt like a downgrade, whether or not it was the colours, designs, or the very fact it didn’t symbolize the members’ identification.
ist teams are recognized for having distinctive ls designs. what is that this downgrade for weeekly? smh 🙄 https://t.co/UeeByO6iCS pic.twitter.com/VRcLvvHgt9
— mei 🌹 (@mlnsne) November 14, 2023
Some tried to remain constructive to see the essential design as one thing they might customise, nevertheless it wasn’t shocking that many have been offended after ready so lengthy.
im gonna attempt to keep constructive and take into consideration all of the other ways i may beautify this https://t.co/yY7k8tGMUh pic.twitter.com/c5Wp3j2MhH
— arlie parlie ᵕ̈ (@ilyuiyui) November 14, 2023
Lightsticks are an enormous a part of K-Pop tradition, with every one meant to symbolize the group and fandom in a particular means. Many WEEEKLY followers consider the members deserve extra respect and thought when creating such an integral piece of merchandise.