K-Pop Group Immediate Cancel Lightstick Over Controversial Imagery

Recently, boy group XODIAC revealed the design for their first lightstick.

XODIAC debuted on April 25, 2023, with the digital single “Throw a Dice” after being promoted as the OCJ NEWBIES trainee group. The group most recently returned with their third mini-album titled Phantom Fire.

Ahead of several live performances, the group shared a list of MDs, including a lightstick. The group previously released another version of the lightstick featuring an X, a design that continued through with this new lightstick, with a few differences.

After the reveal, some discussed how the lightstick resembled the Star of David, a symbol that has grown to be the most recognized emblem of Jewish people. It is also featured on the Israeli Flag.

Almost immediately after, the video featuring the new lightstick was made private, and JACSO Entertainment released a statement addressing concerns over the lightstick.

#XTORE #JACSO pic.twitter.com/AH9V9KA0Js

— JACSO Entertainment (@onecooljacso) August 23, 2026

Hello, this is Jacso Entertainment.

We have heard your voices and concerns. To avoid any religious misunderstandings, we will work on a new design of Lightstick and release it as soon as possible.

Once again, thank you for your continued love and support to Jacso Entertainment and XODIAC. We will work hard and do our very best.

Thank you.

— Notice

Fans expressed appreciation for the company making the choice to change the design.

great job! thankyou for listening to our voices🤍

— pinkurplesall🎀 (@beomy_sal) August 23, 2026