EXO’s vocal king, D.O., just became the group’s first member to debut his very own lightstick, and the fan reaction is… complicated! On January 11, 2025, a surprise awaited EXO-Ls at his official pop-up store in Jamsil Lotte World Mall. The item? A sleek new lightstick— except the design is stirring debate, with some fans calling it a glorified water bottle, while other stans are simply happy now that D.O. has his own lightstick.
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Priced at 45,000 won, this glowing fan light is causing wallet problems among certain EXO-Ls! They're questioning if the lighting is worth throwing those big bucks. Some netizens joked it reminds them of a kitchen blender, pointing fingers at the design team for a perceived lack of creativity. Either way, it is palpable that many fans aren't so thrilled about the new item.
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Fans discovered this surprise without any formal announcement, sparking a flurry of tweets and online chatter. Some call it the worst lightstick ever; others like it regardless of the price and design. Anyhow, D.O. has officially joined the ranks of solo K-pop stars who are sporting their own merchandise beyond group activities.