The Katseye women’s group officially presented its first handle on 11 July 2025, triggering a widespread debate between fans and critics, with some who called the “basic” and “boring” design.
The group announced the goods through their official channels on social media, with the message “Eyekons, prepared to make a scene with the official Katseye light stick”.
Lightstick features an elegant and compact project This includes the hexagonal star logo of the group enclosed in a clear sphere, with the name of Katseye displayed prominently on the handle. The design was inspired by the eye stone of a cat, which reflects the name and concept of branding of the group. The Yoonchae member said that the parameter of light was intentionally made small and light for safety reasons to prevent wrist injuries during concerts.
The reactions of the fans were considerably divided by the announcement, with many supporters who have turned to social media platforms to express disappointment for what they perceived as an unproved design.
“Another basic base with ** white dome please get more creative Hybe,” said a fan on X. “Too simple for them. I expected a floating colorful for Girly because that’s how I see their brand,” said another user on Reddit.
THE dispute It intensified when the fans of Stray Kids accused Hybe of plagiarizing the design of the lightstick of their group. The critics underlined the similarities between the star -shaped design of Katseye and the light -inspired light parameter with the compass, bringing to heated online discussions.
However, Katseye fans defended design, claiming that Stella’s model was part of the group’s official logo from their debut and represents the “hexagonal star that represents the shared dreams of our six members”. Some supporters stressed that the design is based on the precious stone for the eyes of a cat rather than copying the concept of another group.
The chandelier became available for pre order On July 16, 2025, at 19:00 PDT through Weverse Shop, at the price of $ 38.56. Despite the conflicting reactions, the product demand proved to be strong, with relationships that indicate the parameter exhausted in a few minutes from the release. The package of goods includes lightstick itself, a belt, a dust bag, an instruction manual and six photographic cards.
Katseye’s decision to release a traditional K-Pop Lightstick was surprising for a group marketed as a “global” act rather than rigorously k-pop. Some fans have suggested alternative designs that would better reflect the identity of the group, such as cat -themed elements or more colorful aesthetic that correspond to their vibrant musical style.
The controversy on Lightstick increases the ongoing discussions on Hybe’s creative decisions for Katseye, with some fans asking for more distinctive goods that better represents the unique positioning of the group in the global musical market. Despite the criticisms, the rapid sealuts suggests a strong dedication of the fans, even between design concerns.
