QWER Lightstick Sparks Fan Debate Over THE BOYZ Similarities

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If you’ve scrolled K-Pop Twitter (X) or TikTok today, you’ve probably seen the side-by-sides: QWER lightstick next to THE BOYZ’s megaphone design. Cue the comments—“copy!” from one side, “not even close” from the other. So what’s really going on?

Lightsticks aren’t just merch; they’re mini billboards for a group’s identity. THE BOYZ helped popularize a bold megaphone silhouette, swapping the usual globe for something you can spot from a mile away.

When another megaphone-style design enters the chat, the internet naturally starts comparing outlines before anything else.

At first glance, both lightsticks live in the same design lane: a handheld megaphone body instead of a sphere. From crowd photos, that profile can read as “same,” especially in low light or at concert distances. This is the screenshot that fuels most “copy” claims.

THE BOYZ LIGHTSTICK VER 2 UNBOXING ❤️ @THE BOYZ #theboyz #더보이즈 #theboyzlightstick #theboyzunboxing #deobibong

♬ AURA – THE BOYZ

Look closer and the front face is the biggest separator. THE BOYZ’s design is known for a heart-shaped cone, while QWER lightstick appears round/circular, which changes the focal point and how light fills the head. Logos, internal detailing, and ornament placement also diverge, giving each stick a different personality when you’re not just looking at the outline.

THE BOYZ fans worry about brand dilution: if the silhouette gets crowded, the icon stops feeling exclusive.

QWER fans argue this is category overlap, not copying—like two groups choosing the “crown” or “scepter” lane but styling them differently. They see the face shape, inner build, and branding as enough to stand apart.

So, copy or coincidence?

There’s no official ruling, just a lively conversation that proves how tight K-Pop visual IP has become. The fairest read: both lightsticks share a megaphone category, but diverge in cone shape, internal design, and branding accents. If silhouette is your north star, you’ll lean THE BOYZ. If front geometry and detailing matter more, QWER looks distinct enough.

“QWER lightstick versus THE BOYZ lightstick” is a great case study in how K-Pop designs evolve—sometimes in parallel—while fandoms guard what makes their light glow special.