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Glowing yellow BIGBANG Bang Bong lightstick with crown top held up in a dark concert arena

The BIGBANG Lightstick (Bang Bong): K-pop’s First Official Lightstick

The BIGBANG lightstick — the Bang Bong — is widely credited as K-pop's first official fandom lightstick. Its origin story, and where VIPs start today.

July 26, 2026

A sea of glowing K-pop lightsticks held aloft in a dark indoor arena, viewed from a low angle looking upward toward the stage lights.

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What Is a K-pop Lightstick? Meaning & Fandom Culture

A K-pop lightstick is a group’s official concert light and a badge of fandom identity. Here’s what it means, where it started, and which version you need.

July 6, 2026