South Korean citizens continue to protest in the streets demanding the president Yoon Suk Yeolafter calling for martial law on December 3, 2024 and lifting it within six hours.
The K-Pop group’s glow sticks have been a staple in South Korea’s candlelight protests since 2016, and this time is no different: Various groups have attracted attention for their place in the current protests, including NCTthe iconic green hammer of.
Wait a minute. What’s that familiar looking hammer in the first row of seats on the floor?
— @Mounted_Mf/Twitter
Oh wait a minute, what’s that familiar pork chop hammer on the front row of the floor? pic.twitter.com/6Xn6a1nNdk
— #MF🕯️ (@Mounted_Mf) December 4, 2024
More recently, a different light bar has skyrocketed in popularity: New Jeans‘adorable Binky Bong!
Protesters used the expressive face of the light stick to convey different emotions and decorate it in various ways (including these cute sweatbands calling for the president’s impeachment).
With the unique lightstick shape, it can wear all kinds of accessories.
Also, unlike many others, there is a face that can show many expressions, depending on its style. With angry eyebrows, become determined and ready to protest!
Thanks to its unique shape, it can be easily spotted in a crowd.
that tokki bringing his binky bong to the protest is taking me out pic.twitter.com/6UHscJ1JNk
— NEWJEANS NEWS🇰🇷 (@newjeansnews_) December 6, 2024
The cute glow stick is gaining popularity and some are even thinking of purchasing it for the purpose of protesting!
- “So cute”
- “I plan to buy it this time”
- “So lovely”
- “Oh, it’s so cute to wear that impeachment hair tie.”
- “So cute”
- “So lovely”
- “Looking angry is cute”
- “Oh, that’s crazy lol”
- “He looks great, lmao”
- “So cute lol”
- “So cute, oh my God”
Learn more about the history of lightsticks during protests below.
From concerts to the streets: When did K-Pop glow sticks become a protest staple?
