Fans hate the new design.
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Lately, 2NE1 have announced a reunion and comeback tour in honor of their 15th anniversary.
Before the tour, YG Entertainment unveiled an official light stick. However, many fans were not thrilled.
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official light stick
✨Visual Revealed✨
＼@ygselect #2NE1 #2NE1 #WELCOMEBACK#YG © 2024 YG PLUS photo.twitter.com/6H2T24Tadz— YG JAPAN OFFICIAL (@YGJAPANofficial) September 20, 2024
Many have pointed out that 2NE1 already had a lightstick and feel that this upgrade is a downgrade from the originals.
I had to see all three of them up close to erase the new horrible lightstick from my memory. photo.twitter.com/9wSonioBPF
— flabby 🎀🌸🧣💗 (@notflabbygasted) September 20, 2024
JUSTICE FOR THIS DIVA!!!! photo.twitter.com/zTJReH03vF
— ? (@chaerryflavor) September 20, 2024
same feeling, brother photo.twitter.com/A60SL3UWM5
— Kaldag Nina Mino at Wonwoo (@tamagoyakiaigoo) September 20, 2024
The two original 2NE1 lightsticks were unique and stood out from the others. They fit the group’s fandom, BLACKJACK, which is derived from blackjack, “a card game where the closer you get to 21, the more you win.” So, the lightsticks fit the concept of the card game. The new lightstick seems too basic for fans, as the design incorporates the generic shape of the sphere.
the downgrading is diabolical photo.twitter.com/xPSX3OBCKB
— cute ✧ (@nolzapink) September 20, 2024
WE WERE A REAL NATION. 😭 https://t.co/nv1ZkND4El photo.twitter.com/g4qEBzCZHX
— norisheet (@ssssamae) September 20, 2024
Furthermore, BLACKJACK are alarmed by the apparent color change. The color of 2NE1’s fandom has always been shocking pink.
What happened to our original pink and black color scheme?
This is absolutely not 2NE1. photo.twitter.com/0arlEZaCDn
— 2NE1 WORLD (@2ne1_worldxxi) September 20, 2024
tbh this is so disrespectful to yg. I’m so annoyed because not only did they change the look of the glowstick but also the color. We’re always white or hot pink. IT WAS NEVER RED. https://t.co/t82VOz9G3H
— Me (@lawrinne) September 20, 2024
As a reminder, DARK PINK has always been 2NE1’s color. Despite this, YG seems to be releasing new RED lightsticks for the group’s comeback tour. https://t.co/Ks8gHvoTTH photo.twitter.com/Fr6stC9aN5
— Good morning every day! (@ParkBomDaily) September 20, 2024
However, the new glow stick is red, not hot pink. This further angers fans, who feel that the group’s legacy is being ignored.
2NE1’s color is hot pink, not red or any other colors!!!! YG better make a decision and not erase 2NE1’s legacy. photo.twitter.com/uqxR7LM9tm
— …..…….. (@ssantokki_12) September 20, 2024
this is the color of 2NE1!! https://t.co/psldKU0DuH photo.twitter.com/omyJHazV52
— CSH QUEEN (@missxxxvip) September 20, 2024
Some fans had better ideas. They argued that even with a lightstick update, there could have been a better way to do it while still keeping the group’s concept.
YOU COULD HAVE DONE BETTER YG photo.twitter.com/FULBS31vaz
— ＥＶ２１ 𓆩♤𓆪 (@Everything2NE1) September 20, 2024
I thought if I added wings I would feel better 🤧🤧😭😭 photo.twitter.com/LE54A73iuk
— Prophet ☁︎ (@QueenDarong) September 20, 2024
Since BLACKJACK doesn’t like the new glow stick, many vow not to buy it. Instead, they demand that YG Entertainment restock the original.
Are you replacing the cutest glow stick with a generic style one?? Restock the original 2NE1 bong! The winged one! OMG @ygent_official are you serious??! 😑 https://t.co/mahcRoMX0s photo.twitter.com/qogaZSjgJF
— Android 18 💫 (@android_atin) September 20, 2024
IS IT IMPOSSIBLE TO REFURBISH THE OLD LIGHTSTICK? 😭 photo.twitter.com/suESsI2uNn
— mmeloncakee (@mmeloncakee) September 20, 2024
the only 2NE1 lightstick we want, RESELL THIS ONE https://t.co/IOTjGzEGYf photo.twitter.com/Q37IouvZO9
— ysa 🌠 (@dailytre4sure) September 20, 2024
On the other hand, 2NE1’s new concert merchandise has also received criticism for various reasons. Read more below.
“It’s Not 2012 Anymore” — 2NE1’s New Concert Merchandise Sparks Backlash
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