RIIZE Finally Unveils Revised Official Lightstick — But BRIIZEs Are Divided Again For THIS Reason
RIIZE has finally revealed their revised lightstick, fueling the excitement in the BRIIZE fandom. However, fans were divided due to its design.
Here's what happened.
(Photo : Facebook, Twitter)
RIIZE's Revised Lightstick Receives Mixed Reactions For Being Too 'Basic'
Earlier on March 5, RIIZE revealed their initial lightstick, which featured the bong's features resembling a pointing hand. Some were simply happy to receive the supposed lightstick, but others criticized its appearance.
Netizens and fans pointed out the similarities of the hand lightstick to Epik High's Park Kyu-bong (play on words for 'f**k you'), which showcases the middle finger gesture. The lightstick has gained attention from the K-pop community due to its vulgar but humorous appeal.
(Photo : RIIZE fanlight vs Epik High fanlight (Sports Kyunghyang))
The other reason for the controversy was that the pointing hand may be seen as an insult in other countries. Due to this concern, fans have brought up the matter to SM Entertainment's "KWANGYA 119" to address the trouble and ultimately change its design.
On April 30, RIIZE finally uploaded their revised lightstick through their official SNS. On social media platform X (Twitter), the photo showed the classic sphere design that the group's name logo and a stage light-like motif, bringing in a retro look.
RIIZE OFFICIAL FANLIGHT pic.twitter.com/rdsHsN5fTO
— RIIZE (@RIIZE_official) April 30, 2024
Many were mixed with their reactions and expressed how rushed the lightstick's design was.
me submitting my assignment on last minute https://t.co/k6LCEeUl07 pic.twitter.com/7KYtSKfB1C
— ★ (@jeberene) 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 at 11:58pm https://t.co/KbvZ9tJWXF
— 일랑이 (@iillang_i) 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 😭😅😭😅😭😅
— 요정 (@junguwu) April 30, 2024
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 ??
— 𖤍 nali (@riizehq) April 30, 2024
Make a second ver as soon as possible!!
In one side, fans claimed it as a downgrade compared to its first design. This led some BRIIZEs to call out fellow fans for "bullying" the original design, which led to its omission and replacement.
why do bgs have the most boring and ugly lightsticks… https://t.co/FckrP14kQl pic.twitter.com/n4Zt4foQsb
— bora 🇵🇸🇨🇩 (@BlossomLaz5064) April 30, 2024
You complained about the finger model, so SM gave you the globe version as revenge.
— ㄲㅁㅂㅋ (@GamoBank) 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
basic ass globe design… pic.twitter.com/d5428hd5GM https://t.co/346kOI5FiG
— æ-ditto (@lornhub) 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
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, 2024fuck 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
A portion of the fandom were satisfied with the new layout, while others simply made memes out of the revised lightstick. Read their posts below:
well it’s definitely a lightstick
— ❤︎ (@chiwisq) April 30, 2024The 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
pardon my corporate slave eyes https://t.co/K6qZe5DD68 pic.twitter.com/saIqnQbECy
— gita🦕💗 (@antonlauvr) April 30, 2024
집게사장같음 https://t.co/Qw1e1kUWJa pic.twitter.com/M5F3Ot22Dg
— 비누 (@binu0302) April 30, 2024
นางเหมือนทุกอย่างแล้วแก ยกเว้นดาว https://t.co/kYlS2MvgTe pic.twitter.com/aRBHrOdz9L
— คิมมะดุ่ย (@kimman00n) April 30, 2024
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