Japanese “secret” button
Japanese “secret” button, 원 표시된 비밀 표의문자
This emoji is the Chinese character for "secret" (秘) enclosed in a circle. It's used to indicate a secret or hidden information.
It's often used with friends to hint at a fun secret or surprise. It's especially popular among teenagers when sharing secrets.
이 이모지는 '비밀'을 뜻하는 한자 '秘(비)'를 원 안에 넣은 표시입니다. 비밀이나 숨겨진 정보가 있다는 것을 나타낼 때 사용해요.
친구들과 대화할 때 재미있는 비밀이나 서프라이즈를 암시하는 용도로 많이 써요. 특히 10대들 사이에서 비밀 이야기를 나눌 때 자주 사용됩니다.
This symbol originates from a mark used in Japan to indicate confidential documents or private information. Nowadays, it's frequently used on social media along with phrases like "I'll DM you" or "behind-the-scenes story," and it's also used to hint at intriguing content.
Recently on social media, this emoji has gone beyond simply indicating a secret and is also being used as a marketing tool to imply exclusive information or premium content. Within K-pop fandom culture, it's often used to hint at private fan meetings or special events, and this usage is widely recognized in the global community.