By the Lightstick Shop Editorial Team · Last updated: October 2026
IVE’s SHOW WHAT I AM world tour wrapped at Taipei Arena on September 13, 2026, after 28 shows that started at Seoul’s KSPO Dome in October 2025 (Wikipedia, Show What I Am World Tour). For most DIVE, the lightstick question outlives the tour: which version to buy for the next IVE concert, for a shelf or as a gift, and whether the original Ver.1 is still worth it. This guide answers that with what the tour showed about each version.
TL;DR: There are two versions of the IVE lightstick, and Ver.2 is the current production version and the one that synced with the IVE app at SHOW WHAT I AM shows. Our shop carries Ver.2 at $64.99 and the original Ver.1 at $59.99, and if a concert isn’t in your plans, the mini lightstick keychain at $29.99 handles everything else.
What Is the IVE Lightstick?
The official IVE lightstick features a heart-shaped dome with a glitter-filled core on a clean white handle. It connects to the IVE official app, which lets venues sync all audience lightsticks to the same color in real time during performances. That sync feature is what separates the official version from anything unofficial.
The design has stayed consistent across versions, because Starship Entertainment kept the heart-shaped dome as the signature element through Ver.1 and Ver.2, so the silhouette is recognizable either way.
🔗 Not sure whether you actually need a lightstick at a K-pop show? Read our breakdown: Do You Need a Lightstick at a K-Pop Concert?
IVE Lightstick Ver.1 vs Ver.2: Which One Should You Buy?
Our shop carries both, Ver.2 at $64.99 and the original Ver.1 at $59.99, so for most buyers the decision comes down to one question: do you want the version that syncs with the IVE app at concerts?
At SHOW WHAT I AM the answer was yes, since the Seoul and early Asia shows ran app sync during group performances and Ver.2 is the production version designed for that integration. Ver.1 still works as a lightstick, but it doesn’t take part in a venue’s coordinated light sequence.
That sync gap is the whole question: in an arena where the venue is running a synchronized color wave across 15,000 lightsticks, Ver.1 holds whatever color it was set to at the start, which is a minor difference on paper but immediately obvious in the room. For anyone planning to see IVE on their next tour, Ver.2 is the straightforward call, and Ver.1 makes the most sense as a lower-priced display piece or a collector’s first version.
Pro tip: Resale prices for official lightsticks tend to spike in the 2–3 weeks leading up to tour dates. Ordering directly now typically saves $15–30 compared to buying last-minute from secondary platforms during tour week.
The SHOW WHAT I AM Setlist: What the Tour Played
The show opened at full energy: the first block, made of GOTCHA (Baddest Eros), XOXZ, Baddie, Ice Queen, BLACKHOLE, TKO, Holy Moly and My Satisfaction, ran without much pause, with no warm-up section and no ramp-up, and the crowd was expected to be fully in it from the first song.
The solo stage segment was the longest single section of the show, with each of the six members performing individually: Wonyoung (“8”), Rei (“In Your Heart”), Liz (“Unreal”), Gaeul (“Odd”), Leeseo (“Super ICY”), and Yujin (“Force”). The energy in the room shifted here, becoming quieter and more focused on individual performance. This was also the section where fan projects and individual light colors ran, since the app sync didn’t coordinate during solos.
The back half returned to the full group with LOVE DIVE, REBEL HEART, and I AM before the encore closed on After LIKE. Tracks like “Eleven” and “HEYA” were dropped to make room for newer material, so the setlist leaned on IVE’s more recent releases.
Pro tip: app sync mattered most during the group performance sections, because coordinated venue lighting didn’t run during the solo stages and each lightstick held whatever color it was set to last.
SHOW WHAT I AM Tour Dates: How the 2026 Tour Ran
The North America leg opened July 21 in Toronto and closed August 9 in Vancouver, with eight shows in eight cities across three weeks:
- Toronto, Scotiabank Arena: July 21
- Montreal, Bell Centre: July 23
- Newark, Prudential Center: July 25
- Austin, Moody Center: July 29
- Los Angeles, KIA Forum: August 1
- Oakland, Oakland Arena: August 4
- Seattle, Climate Pledge Arena: August 7
- Vancouver, Rogers Arena: August 9
After North America the tour returned to Asia for six shows in Hong Kong and Taipei, including a third Hong Kong night added for demand, and it closed at Taipei Arena on September 13, 2026 (Wikipedia). KProfiles keeps the full SHOW WHAT I AM tour listing, and for the K-pop tours still ahead this year, see our K-pop concerts 2026 calendar.
🔗 If you’re building a full concert day checklist, the framework from our BABYMONSTER CHOOM Tour Essentials guide covers timelines, venue bag rules, and what to leave at home, and it applies to any K-pop show.
The IVE Mini Lightstick: The Option Most DIVE Skip
The IVE Mini Lightstick Ver.2 Keychain costs $29.99 in our shop. It keeps the heart-shaped dome at roughly a third of the full size and is built for everyday carry rather than concert use. It does not sync with the app, which is the main tradeoff.
For DIVE who want the IVE lightstick for display, for attaching to a bag, or as a lower-stakes entry into collecting, the mini is the practical choice. The full-size official lightstick is designed for concerts first. The mini exists for everything else, and most content skips mentioning it.
Pro tip: If you’re using the mini as a keychain for daily carry, keep it out of direct sunlight. Consistent UV exposure fades the acrylic dome over time, so a shelf or drawer out of direct light extends the lifespan significantly.
Bottom Line: Which IVE Lightstick to Buy Now
If you plan to see IVE at their next concert, get Ver.2, since its app sync was confirmed at the Seoul and Asia shows of SHOW WHAT I AM and there’s no good reason to bring the older version to a show running active app coordination.
If a concert isn’t in your plans, skip the full-size version. The mini lightstick at $29.99 handles any non-concert use case (display, collection start or gift) without the bulk or the price point. The official full-size lightstick is a concert tool first and a collectible second.
The SHOW WHAT I AM setlist was a complete show, and the solo stages alone ran longer than some groups’ full headlining sets. Whether you sort out the lightstick now or wait for IVE’s next tour announcement is technically the same decision, just at two very different price points, because resale prices climb as soon as new dates go public.
🔗 When you’re ready to shop, browse the full IVE Official Merch collection for lightsticks, mini lightsticks and more.
Ver.2 syncs with the IVE official app and was the version confirmed for app coordination at SHOW WHAT I AM shows. Ver.1 functions as a lightstick but does not participate in the venue sync sequence.
Our shop carries the IVE Official Lightstick Ver.2 at $64.99, the original IVE Official Lightstick (Ver.1) at $59.99, and the IVE Mini Lightstick Ver.2 Keychain at $29.99.
The SHOW WHAT I AM North America leg ran from July 21 (Toronto, Scotiabank Arena) through August 9 (Vancouver, Rogers Arena), with stops in Montreal, Newark, Austin, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Seattle, and the tour then ended at Taipei Arena on September 13, 2026.
The IVE official app enables the venue’s sync feature, which coordinates lightstick colors across the audience during group performance sections. You don’t need it to use the lightstick, but without the app the sync won’t run.
The setlist included GOTCHA (Baddest Eros), XOXZ, Baddie, Ice Queen, BLACKHOLE, TKO, Holy Moly, and My Satisfaction in the opening block, followed by six individual solo stages, then LOVE DIVE, REBEL HEART, I AM, and an encore closing on After LIKE.
