face with medical mask
face with medical mask, 마스크 낀 얼굴
This emoji represents a face wearing a mask. It is used when talking about being sick or unwell, or in situations where wearing a mask is necessary.
It has become one of the most used emojis worldwide since COVID-19. It is also frequently used on days with high levels of fine dust or when someone has a cold.
마스크를 쓴 얼굴을 나타내는 이모지입니다. 아프거나 건강이 좋지 않을 때, 또는 마스크를 써야 하는 상황을 이야기할 때 사용합니다.
코로나19 이후 전 세계에서 가장 많이 사용된 이모지 중 하나가 되었어요. 미세먼지가 심한 날이나 감기에 걸렸을 때도 자주 사용하고 있습니다.
Originally created in 2010 to reflect East Asia's mask-wearing culture, it was commonly used in Japan and Korea for preventing colds or blocking fine dust.
Through the COVID-19 pandemic, the meaning of this emoji has expanded globally. It has become a symbol of social responsibility and solidarity, beyond simple disease prevention, and has established itself as a cultural icon representing the new normal of modern society.