Korean Dictionary
How to say "Lightstick" in Korean
“Lightstick” in Korean is 응원봉 (pronounced "Eungwonbong").
응원봉
Eungwonbong
Usage & Context
Official glowing sticks used by fans at K-pop concerts to show support. Each K-pop group has a uniquely designed lightstick that is also a collectible item. When thousands are waved in synchronization, it creates spectacular light shows. 응원봉 (support stick) is the Korean term, or 공식 봉 (official stick).
Example Sentence
콘서트에 응원봉 가져가면 분위기가 훨씬 좋아요.
Taking a lightstick to the concert makes the atmosphere much better.
How to use 응원봉 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Lightstick” is 응원봉, romanized as Eungwonbong.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
"Eung" is like the "ung" in "sung" or "lung." "Won" sounds like "wone" in "won a prize." "Bong" rhymes with "song" or "long." The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on "Eung."
More Example Sentences
Expressing desire for new merchandise.
새 응원봉 디자인이 너무 예뻐서 꼭 사고 싶어요.
The new lightstick design is so pretty, I really want to buy it.
Describing a concert experience.
콘서트장에서 수많은 응원봉이 반짝이는 모습은 정말 장관이에요.
The sight of countless lightsticks shining at the concert venue is truly spectacular.
A reminder before a concert.
응원봉 배터리 충전하는 거 잊지 마!
Don't forget to charge your lightstick battery!
Cultural Context
응원봉 (Eungwonbong), or lightsticks, are iconic symbols of K-pop fandom. Each group has a unique design, often incorporating their logo or a significant symbol, making them highly collectible. Beyond being merchandise, they are crucial for fan participation at concerts, creating a 'light ocean' (빛의 바다) that synchronizes with the music, fostering a powerful sense of unity and support for the idols. Many lightsticks now connect via Bluetooth to central controls, allowing for synchronized color changes and patterns.
Editorial note
We review entries like 응원봉 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
응원봉 흔들다
To wave a lightstick
응원봉 사다
To buy a lightstick
응원봉 커버
Lightstick cover
Related Expressions
공식 봉
Gongsik bong
Official stick (another term for lightstick)
야광봉
Yagwangbong
Glow stick (general term, not specific to K-pop)
굿즈
Geujeu
Goods/merchandise
콘서트
Konseoteu
Concert
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