If you have been to a Kpop concert in the past you will see a stadium lit up by fans holding up their lightsticks. Lightsticks are a must for Kpop fandoms and are an essential part of any Kpop concert-going experience. Groups incorporate fan participation using the lightsticks at the concerts. Therefore if you don’t have one, good luck in trying to participate. Some of the best Kpop lightsticks have been upgraded from older models and now offer much more than LED lights. Some have BlueTooth capability, ultra-cool designs, and some have been designed by the group members themselves. Many have become collector’s items and it is difficult to find them online because they sell out very quickly.
Kpop lightsticks were sold exclusively at concerts. However, now you can find some of the best kpop lightsticks online. Below are the top in-demand Kpop lightsticks for 2022. If you are interested in purchasing one of these lightsticks online. Simply click on the image and use the SEOULSPACE discount coupon to get a 10% discount. Some might be sold out so make sure to check back often.
BTS Official Lightstick Ver. 3
The 3rd version of the BTS lightstick (Army Bomb) was released in mid-2018 and to date has been the most popular kpop lightstick sold. It can be controlled by an app as well as by BlueTooth connection at BTS concerts. This version of the Army Bomb looks very similar to their previous versions apart from a few small details. It comes with photo cards as well as an official merch tag. To make sure this is an official BTS lightstick make sure it has the official merch tag as well as the “Made in Korea, Big Hit Entertainment” tag on it and embedded.
Price: $37.88
BLACKPINK Official Lightstick Ver. 2 Limited Edition
BLACKPINK’s official lightstick has been one of the best Kpop lightsticks for some time now. It was first teased by YG Entertainment’s CEO’s Instagram back in mid-2018. What makes this lightstick special is that it was designed by all 4 members. The lightstick is shaped like a hammer and the heart shapes squeak when making an impact. However, this feature can be turned off. In addition, it can react to external sources of music. Furthermore, there is a strap that comes with the lightstick and takes 2 AAA batteries. Make sure it comes with a YG tag that looks like a QR code is on the back of the box. You can scan it using the YG SELECT app to make sure it is an authentic product.
Price: $50.85
NCT Official Lightstick
NCT’s lightstick was also revealed in mid-2018. It features the name of the group on the four-sided top and emits a green light. This is important as NCT concerts will have the lightsticks flash to the beat of the music as well as change colors. It is all done via BlueTooth. Make sure the lightstick has two white sides and two green sides. Therefore, some fakes will have all 4 sides green or white.
Price: $75.09
TWICE Official Candy Lightstick Ver. 2
TWICE calls their lightstick “Candy Bong” and it was first released in 2016. The design is based on their song “Candy Boy” and it comes with a stand that allows it to be used as a mood light. It connects to their app and when synced you can control the lightstick’s brightness and colors. In addition, it can be used to notify you of SMS messages. Remember to remove the batteries when you are not using them as they will run out quickly.
Price: $57.99
SEVENTEEN Official CARAT BONG Lightstick Ver. 2
SEVENTEEN’s official lightstick was released in early 2017. It is called “Carat Bong” after their fandom CARATs. It has SEVENTEEN’s official colors, rose quartz, and serenity. The lightstick can be customized with a mini keyring set that looks like diamonds. It comes with a wrist strap and some customizable stickers. It is one of the most popular Kpop lightsticks around. Moreover, in the dark, it works very similarly to a flashlight.
Price: $68.90
MAMAMOO Official Lightstick Ver. 2.5
MAMAMOO’s lightstick is called MooMooBong. It is a radish-shaped lightstick and can produce 5 LED colors, is wirelessly controlled to emit 256 colors, and has the ability to vibrate. Yes, you heard me correctly, this lightstick vibrates. In addition, it was specifically designed for disabled fans with eyesight and hearing impairments.
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STRAY KIDS Official Lightstick (NACHIMBONG)
The Stray Kids lightsticks were revealed in late 2019. It has a moving red and silver compass. The red part of the compass has the phrase “You make Stray Kids stay” since their fandom is Stays. It has a white handle with a round button that has the Stray Kids logo. It is called Nachimbong which is a combination of two Korean words for compass and rod. The lightstick can produce light in any color since it is equipped with RGBW LED. It can be paired with your seat at the concert as well as connected to your smartphone via BlueTooth. In addition, it has three different modes (On, Blink, and Flicker).
Price: $44.99
TXT Official Lightstick
The TXT lightstick can connect to BlueTooth and can be synced to their app. It also comes with photocards and a strap! Make sure the buttons are the correct colors. For example, the first T should be yellow and the X should be green. The final T should be light blue. It requires two AA batteries. Furthermore, when at the concert make sure you connect using concert mode.
Price: $64.99
ATEEZ Official Lightstick
The ATEEZ lightstick comes in a box that looks like a pirate’s treasure chest. The lightstick itself looks like a globe with a compass and hourglass inside of it. It can be connected to your smartphone. Moreover, it comes with a strap and a user manual. One of the major issues with this lightstick is that it does not come with photo cards.
Price: $54.99
WAYV Official Lightstick
The Wayv lightstick comes with BlueTooth functionality and needs 3 AAA batteries. The design is meant to look like a V. Moreover, the color of the V is bright white and neon green. Therefore, it is able to light up the stadium in a neon green atmosphere.
Price: $67.99
