The moment aespa saw TWICE’s lightsticks at their concert sparked a heated debate on Korean social media.
aespa is currently conducting their World Tour SYNK: HYPER LINE in North America. In a recent concert in Boston, USA, the four SM girls unexpectedly became a hot topic on Korean social media thanks to an interesting moment. aespa spotted an audience member holding a TWICE lightstick – the red light contrasting with their group’s purple sea. The reactions of the members generated a lot of interest and lively discussions among Knetizens.
Specifically, Winter noticed the TWICE lightstick and was drawn to the bright red light amidst the purple (aespa’s lightstick color). She interacted with the fan holding the TWICE lightstick and enthusiastically expressed her feelings about the seniors, saying, “We love them too!” Youngest member Ningning even performed the TT dance, and right after that, Karina danced to “Cheer Up.
This moment excited Korean netizens, highlighting aespa’s friendly relationships with other artists. aespa’s thoughtful reactions received much praise from the public.
However, not everyone is comfortable with this situation. For K-pop fans, holding another artist’s lightstick at a concert of a different group is considered inappropriate. Despite aespa’s positive response, some fans expressed their displeasure. Many believe that this behavior reflects a lack of respect and that while being a fan of multiple groups is normal, there should be appropriate times and places for it. This incident has sparked a broader debate about fandom culture.
