After much anticipation, RIIZE has finally unveiled their updated lightstick, causing a surge of excitement among the BRIIZE fandom. However, the design of the lightstick has caused division among fans.
This is what occurred.
RIIZE’s Revamped Lightstick Draws Mixed Reviews for Being Too Simple
On March 5, RIIZE unveiled their first lightstick, which resembled a pointing hand with features similar to a bong. While some fans were delighted to receive the lightstick, others were critical of its design.
Upon its release, the hand lightstick received attention from both netizens and fans for its striking resemblance to Epik High’s Park Kyu-bong (a play on words for ‘f**k you’), known for showcasing a middle finger gesture. Despite its vulgar and humorous appeal, the lightstick has gained popularity among the K-pop community.
The controversy surrounding the pointing hand also stemmed from its potential to be interpreted as an insult in other countries. In light of this concern, fans raised the issue with SM Entertainment’s “KWANGYA 119″in hopes of resolving the issue and ultimately altering its design.
On April 30, RIIZE finally revealed their updated lightstick on their official social media accounts. The photo shared on platform X (Twitter) showcased the group’s classic sphere design with their name logo and a stage light-inspired motif, giving it a retro feel.
RIIZE OFFICIAL FANLIGHT pic.twitter.com/rdsHsN5fTO
— RIIZE (@RIIZE_official) April 30, 2024
Despite the mixed reactions, many expressed that the design of the lightstick felt rushed.
You had SO MANY ideas to make something unique for riize to match their style and energy… and managed to do one that looks so common? ?Make a second ver as soon as possible!!
— 𖤍 nali (@riizehq) April 30, 2024
cuz you had to release it in “April”and today is the last day of April and the fancon is in 4 days 😭😅😭😅😭😅
— Fairy (@junguwu) April 30, 2024
me submitting my assignment at 11:58pm https://t.co/KbvZ9tJWXF
— Illang (@iillang_i) April 30, 2024
cute but it’s giving last minute submission 😭 also a guitar light stick would’ve ate like this one me thinks https://t.co/CggiN8JizJ pic.twitter.com/HAVBeCn2Nm
— REN🎸 (@33rnjn) April 30, 2024
me submitting my assignment on last minute https://t.co/k6LCEeUl07 pic.twitter.com/7KYtSKfB1C
— ★ (@jeberene) April 30, 2024
On one hand, fans believed it was a step down from its initial design. This caused some BRIIZEs to criticize other fans for “bullying”the original design, ultimately resulting in its removal and replacement.
fuck y’all who bullying this to be honest like I want this back it’s so iconic y’all hates fun frrr 😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/7rQdVi09kR pic.twitter.com/F1X8eEDkkK
— kinda ia. (@323junn) April 30, 2024
y’all threw a fit and these bozos caved to pressure and now you’re all cursed with a basic ass lightstick https://t.co/filtVvOocb pic.twitter.com/gedexGtOEN
— clarissa ♻️ (@caperclaw) April 30, 2024
not people calling this a downgrade YALL WANTED THIS https://t.co/LRaxOz6TmP pic.twitter.com/ItR2OPvDZi
— ᯓ ❥ (@wonbinlvrs) April 30, 2024
basic ass globe design… pic.twitter.com/d5428hd5GM https://t.co/346kOI5FiG
— æ-ditto (@lornhub) April 30, 2024
bacause yall complained too damn much the first time, now its just another basic ass sphere design that yall STILL dont like https://t.co/gN7goOrE8Q pic.twitter.com/Wg3pujI4AB
— aero (@muchacco) April 30, 2024
You complained about the finger model, so SM gave you the globe version as revenge.
— ㄲㅁㅂㅋ (@GamoBank) April 30, 2024
why do bgs have the most boring and ugly lightsticks… https://t.co/FckrP14kQl pic.twitter.com/n4Zt4foQsb
— bora 🇵🇸🇨🇩 (@BlossomLaz5064) April 30, 2024
Some of the fans were pleased with the updated layout, while others took the opportunity to create memes featuring the revised lightstick. See their posts below:
She’s like everything except stars. https://t.co/kYlS2MvgTe pic.twitter.com/aRBHrOdz9L
— Kim Madui (@kimman00n) April 30, 2024
Looks like the crab owner https://t.co/Qw1e1kUWJa pic.twitter.com/M5F3Ot22Dg
— Binu (@binu0302) April 30, 2024
pardon my corporate slave eyes https://t.co/K6qZe5DD68 pic.twitter.com/saIqnQbECy
— gita🦕💗 (@antonlauvr) April 30, 2024
The fanlight looks cool tho idk why people are complaining. It looks like a mini podium stage with shooting star shaped lightings. This one is definitely better than the ugly ass mickey mouse pointer stick lol https://t.co/a2rsvKYcF5 pic.twitter.com/1BufnT7ai2
— ⁶ᶠ¹ᶠ⁰⁰ ฅ⃛ʕ•ﻌ•ʔฅ⃛ (@aSceneWithYou) April 30, 2024
well it’s definitely a lightstick
— ❤︎ (@chiwisq) April 30,
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