The situation
Red Velvet just dropped a teaser for Version 2 of their official light stick, and it's a cupcake design with the "RV" logo on top. The new design is already generating buzz among fans. This update comes as the group continues to engage with their audience through various activities and merchandise.
What the internet did with it
- Netizens on Theqoo are generally unbothered, with some commenting on the light stick's resemblance to a dessert — "it looks like something you'd find in a *_café_* (small café)".
- The teaser image was released on July 8, with no official release date for the light stick announced yet, leaving fans to speculate about when they can get their hands on the new design.
- Some fans are comparing the design to other K-pop groups' light sticks, discussing the originality of the cupcake concept and whether it lives up to Red Velvet's brand image.

The open question
The exact release date for Red Velvet's Official Fanlight Ver. 2 remains unconfirmed, and fans are waiting for further updates from the group or their management team. — "when can we actually buy this, that's what I want to know"
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