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Cortiz Slammed With Viral Lightstick Lookalike Controversy With B.I — Fans Clash Over “Identical vs Overreacting”

Fans are split as Cortiz and B.I’s official lightsticks draw striking similarity claims

Cortiz, B.I, Lightstick, Lookalike controversy, iKON
Cortiz [Photo: BIGHIT MUSIC, Fanslike]
Cortiz, B.I, Lightstick, Lookalike controversy, iKON
B.I lightstick [Photo: Fanslike]
Cortiz, B.I, Lightstick, Lookalike controversy, iKON
Cortiz lightstick [Photo: BIGHIT MUSIC]
Cortiz, B.I, Lightstick, Lookalike controversy, iKON
Cortiz lightstick [Photo: BIGHIT MUSIC]

Shocking debate erupts as group Cortiz’s official lightstick faces a wave of lookalike controversy with rapper B.I’s.

On online communities, users are pointing out similarities between Cortiz’s new official lightstick and B.I’s.

B.I’s previously released official lightstick features a rainbow-lit orb inside a white handle. Cortiz’s version also has a white handle with a transparent section that, when illuminated, forms a round, orb-like glow.

After videos and photos of Cortiz’s lightstick lighting up spread across social media, reactions poured in: “The two lightsticks look alike,” “They’re basically the same,” and “B.I’s looks prettier anyway.” Others pushed back, saying, “People are being too sensitive,” and “Both look like magical wands from an anime.”

Meanwhile, on July 18, Cortiz kicked off their first world tour, ‘PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN,’ at Incheon Inspire Arena.