palm up hand: dark skin tone
An open right hand with the thumb extended and the pinky finger extended, creating the shape of a heart.
There are different emoji meanings for palm up hand: dark skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Increasingly common in social media and everyday communication as an informal way to express 'love ya' or 'thank you'. It's often used by Koreans and has been widely adopted globally.
- East Asian culture
- Widely known as the 'Korean Finger Heart' or 'K-pop Finger Heart'. It was popularized by K-pop idols and celebrities as a quick and easy way to show love and appreciation to fans. It's a very common gesture in South Korea.