K-pop fans often arrive at concerts carrying bags filled with essentials: banners to support their idols, water and snacks to ...

Waving the plastic light sticks that are ubiquitous at K-pop concerts and chanting lyrics to songs by G-Dragon and aespa, tens of thousands have taken to the streets in sub-zero temperatures ...

The most advanced and expensive versions are handheld light sticks controlled via Bluetooth from an app on the users smartphone, and are popular at K-Pop concerts. Each device is linked to the ...

Young demonstrators have taken over the streets with their K-pop light sticks, traditionally reserved for music concerts, to voice their dissent and in turn start a new trend in political ...

Such scenes were led by Candlelight Action, a civic group that encouraged K-pop fans nationwide to bring their light sticks to the rally and promised to "hold a candlelight concert" for participants.

While South Korean protesters have long employed songs, dances and chants, customised light sticks popular with K-pop fans have emerged as an effective new tool for demonstrators calling for the ...