Lightsticks are an integral part of the K-pop fan experience. When K-pop idols perform, the sea of light from fans' lightsticks becomes a touching symbol of support, not only for the fans but also for the artists performing on stage.
However, behind the beauty of the "ocean", K-pop history records a dark moment called the black ocean — when the audience turns off their lightsticks, leaving the artist on stage in darkness. One of the most famous black ocean incidents happened to Girls' Generation many years ago.
Recently, similar news emerged that LE SSERAFIM fell victim to a black ocean while performing at the 2024 Gayo Daejeon, a year-end festival known for its spectacular lineup of performances. On December 25, 2024, LE SSERAFIM gave a special performance titled "Category is LE SSERAFIM" featuring an epic dance and remix of the song " Crazy ."
Despite their impressive performance, video footage from the event sparked speculation that the group experienced a black ocean due to the lack of lighting from the audience during their performance. This was compounded by criticism of LE SSERAFIM's live vocal abilities last year, which sparked a wave of negative comments towards the group's members.
However, upon further investigation, the accusation that LE SSERAFIM was a victim of black ocean was not proven to be true. In the footage from Gayo Daejeon 2024, it was indeed seen that the audience did not light up many lightsticks during LE SSERAFIM's performance. However, this also happened to other groups, such as aespa and ILLIT.
Many fans and netizens clarified that this situation was more due to the general atmosphere of the event rather than a deliberate act to corner LE SSERAFIM. The audience still reacted to the group's performance, although not as brightly as usual. LE SSERAFIM remained professional, proving their dedication despite the issues and criticisms.
Their performance at Gayo Daejeon was a reminder that, despite the controversies, hard work and talent are the keys to continuing to shine. This experience underlines that lightsticks are not only a symbol of support, but also a reflection of the passion and relationship between fans and idols.
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