When it comes to the most iconic and recognizable lightsticks in K-Pop, everyone knows NCT‘s bright green lightstick.
NCT’s Mark with the lightstick NCT’s Taeyong with the lightstick NCT’s Doyoung with the lightstick
Yet, netizens are heavily divided after alleged photos of the new group lightstick were shared online.
Photos have been circulating of what many believe is the new NCT lightstick, and unlike the old version, it seems like it can be customized depending on the subunit. It looks very different from the original version, with the head being lighter and more transparent, and the stick being more curved.
The details of the lightstick seem to show the ability to change and alter the lightstick to each fan’s personal preferences, including the acrylic panels that have the unit logos.
Taking NCT DREAM, photos were shared of how the lightstick could be customized.
While some of the previews looked magic, an OG picture of the design of the lightstick in reality seemed to be very different, but it could’ve been during a very early design process.
While netizens were unsure of the legitimacy of the designs, member YangYang seemingly confirmed the new lightstick in a message to fans, where he wrote, “Oh? Our new lightstick is out?”
When the design was shared online, it sparked strong reactions from netizens.
Although the idea of customizing the lightstick for each subunit seemed like a nice idea, netizens had extremely mixed reactions to the new design. While some thought it was cute, especially with the concept photo of it customized…
the boohoongie inside the new version of nct lightstick pic.twitter.com/BwQQkO3dcb
— ٰ (@joyfulmarkly) April 19, 2024
Literally ruined the idea of neobongs looking like a buildings in ncity… pic.twitter.com/EryzLW2dUt
— ً (@visuallyuno) April 19, 2024
guys omg nct dream new lightstick? pic.twitter.com/Fkof5WKE2Q
— mimi (@blooomblue) April 19, 2024
Many seemed to prefer the old design, and shared how they thought the new lightstick look was “ugly.”
sorry guys.. I prefer the old version of nct lightstick pic.twitter.com/vR5PmvZMKi
— qis (@mrktaeil) April 19, 2024
the new lightsticks r so ugly og nct lightstick they could never make me hate you pic.twitter.com/YOS5yft6UA
— ꒰ఎ໒꒱ (@_yeehaww_) April 19, 2024
this is how the new nct or wv lightstick looks like btw, for anyone considering buying IT’S UGLIER IRL !! pic.twitter.com/lACZaORGkN
— ━ (@wayviful) April 19, 2024
NCT’s Lightstick – The Origin. pic.twitter.com/HOWMXSoUzY
— ^peach of chicago^|| Ra (@himeeroo) April 19, 2024
The new nct lightstick ugly as hell what the fuck
— zeailichil lover (@zeephrodite) April 19, 2024
While it hasn’t been confirmed directly by SM Entertainment, it has created a buzz online. Lightsticks are always going to be important, and it will be hard for fans to see such an iconic design changed after years since the first version was released.
