Identity, unity and pride: Everything in a K-pop light stick

If you're an avid K-pop fan, there's a good chance you have a light stick glowing on your shelf. But even the uninitiated havelikely seen pictures of the light sticks that emit vibrant colors and patterns at concerts, fan events and music festivals. K-popartists each have their own "bong" -- the Korean word for stick -- and it's more than a gleaming accessory. Light sticks reflect agroup's official fandom color, logo, theme, identity or a special symbol that represents and connects with their