“Personally, I’m simply curious… the one with the purple lightstick who do you want?”
A second of surprising interplay throughout aespa‘s Boston live performance, a part of their SYNK: HYPER LINE world tour, is at present making waves throughout the web. The event? Recognizing a TWICE lightstick amidst a sea of their very own.
Winter, intrigued by the distinct purple gentle among the many sea of purple (aespa’s lightstick shade), queried the followers in regards to the artist they assist. Upon listening to “TWICE” as the reply, Winter warmly responded, “We love them too!”
Aespa response to Twice gentle stick #aespa_SYNK_HYPERLINEinBoston pic.twitter.com/GcNBp7hzo2
— NCT acquired again 🍑 (@cig_last) September 3, 2023
The ambiance took a spirited flip when Ningning gracefully carried out TWICE’s “TT” choreography, and Karina quickly adopted with a dance transfer from “Cheer Up.”
ningning doing the tt choreo… KMG NEXT 🤞 https://t.co/koms4lOGkr
— daybreak misses jihyo so so unhealthy 💔🐖 (@jihyoschae) September 3, 2023
The episode supplied a window into Aespa’s real heat and camaraderie with different artists. Their welcoming response was applauded by followers and netizens who appreciated their down-to-earth demeanor.
aespa actually form and humble, they didn’t thoughts in regards to the totally different lightsticks. I’m simply saying, that’s not the case with everybody. I noticed some artists acquired offended due to that 😅 https://t.co/QdoJsv4Z3l
— naddy (@aquavioletfairy) September 3, 2023
see how artists nonetheless respect followers with a special lightstick and never make an enormous deal out of it 🥺😌 https://t.co/fgpEw5eKeV
— Ok (@emhwtnl) September 3, 2023
Many voiced how refreshing it was to see artists acknowledge followers regardless of the group they assist, placing music and mutual admiration above aggressive fandoms.
Wdym they’re “too good”? That is actually how each regular folks would react like this lightstick factor is ridiculous no person gaf whose ls youre bringing https://t.co/hnaIYAYZoo
— nabongscottonz at zyo’s zone (@pnabongs) September 3, 2023
this complete half was cute they had been simply calling out all of the totally different lightsticks and so they had been like omg welcome!! and ppl within the quotes are nonetheless saying its impolite.. develop tf up they dont care https://t.co/fjhoUl73sy
— alek (@moonsinb) September 3, 2023
Nevertheless, not everybody was on the identical web page. Whereas Aespa’s response was overwhelmingly constructive, a section of followers voiced considerations about live performance etiquette. They believed that bringing one other group’s lightstick to a solo live performance, particularly when the group has its personal, is a mark of disrespect.
even tho it is a good interplay, see what occurs if you deliver one other group ls to a solo con of a bunch which have their very own ls 🙃. https://t.co/lbIZXxgV3u
— m ˃ᴗ˂ (@snowballjh) September 3, 2023
Idk about you guys however bringing different gentle stick is disrespectful to me 🤷♀️ https://t.co/JkteKyo95t
— 🌲 (@wntrees) September 3, 2023
They opined that being a multifandom supporter is appropriate, however there’s a time and place for every thing.
Idg why somebody must deliver different grp lightstick. You might be multifandom however it is a bit an excessive amount of https://t.co/aqhqFCpKzt
— AE + EN (@seulvies92) September 3, 2023
that is cute.. and aespa being such good girlies…
although hoping na esp in case you actually love and assist your idol, for solo live performance, let’s not tolerate it (esp if the purpose is mapansin ka).
would not u want to see that full satisfaction of their eyes seeing their very own lights? https://t.co/Ip2Mnv6PH6
— MaRRaH 💙 mysoneluv 💜 (@MarrahJanine) September 3, 2023
This incident reignites a broader dialog about fandom tradition. Lightsticks, past being mere instruments of assist, additionally symbolize the underlying layers of competitors and loyalty inside the Ok-pop world. Such situations push followers and artists alike to mirror on the essence of concert events — is it solely about undivided loyalty, or can it even be an area to rejoice music as an entire?
In the long run, Aespa’s response is a testomony to their dedication to fostering an inclusive setting, emphasizing the universality of music and the bonds it creates.