Korean emoticons have meanings far and wide. And knowing these Korean emoticons will let you know if your Korean friends are happy, surprised, or just trying to be cute! Reciprocate your feelings using this list of Korean emoticons.
Note: there are many Korean emoticons and interpretations differ. This list of Korean emoticons has been compiled with the help of a Korean college student.
| Emoticon | Represents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ^o^ | ^-^ | Happy face (two raised eyes/eyebrows) | ^^ is the easiest and most common form |
| ㅜㅜ | ㅠㅠ | ㅠㅡㅠ | Sad/Crying face (vertical lines are tears) | ㅠ or ㅜ also works |
| ^^; | ^-^; | Sweat running down a face | Nervousness, apprehension, timidness (with a smile) |
| >//< | Shyness, Bashfulness | Guy: You’re pretty Girl: >//< |
| ^.~ | Wink | n/a |
| =_= | Sleepiness | Also used when uninterested in what the other person says |
| -_- | ㅡㅡ | Serious face | Used when feelings are hurt (often jokingly) Also used to express disbelief. |
| >_< | >ㅁ< | >3< | Cute face | When trying to act cute = 애교 (egyo)* |
| +_+ | ㅇ_ㅇ | Surprise | ㅇ_ㅇ requires Korean keyboard |
| ~_~ | Boredom or “wtf” in emoticon form | “wtf” = 어이없다 (eoieopta)* |
| ★.★ | Excitement | For stars, Yahoo Answers says press: Alt + 9733 (number pad) |
| ♥.♥ | ♡.♡ | Love | For hearts, this site says press: Alt + 3 (number pad) |
| ㅎ_ㅎ | ㅋ_ㅋ | Cute Face | Requires Korean keyboard |
*Language Tip:
애교 (egyo) – the act of turning on the charm (in a cute manner)
어이없다 (eoieopta) – phrase used for absurd situations or requests (akin to “wtf”)
For more Korean emoticons, check out this list of emoticons, or try taking this Korean emoticon quiz!
Oh, interesting! We use some similar emoticons here in Brazil, but some of them don’t have the exact same meaning.
I really like to know about things like that. They’re a part of the “young culture” (?) Or maybe I’m just too into Korean stuff XD
Very nice!!! xD
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Pleeease someone know how to do this ” ^ ” in the korean keyboard??
Sorry for my English
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@Karina
I think it’s Shift 6.
생각어요 Shift 6.
Interesting that the cute face emoticon (>.<) is used to mean that you're angry or mad in Hungary…
Your comment…very interesting… @.@
Hey 엄마!! ^ㅁ^ I like your @.@ hahaha
hello there ^.~
Thanks!
Anyone know what this one ^^* means?
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anyone know this sign ~! means?
my language keyboard is not working
What is the meaning for @.@ and @.@;;; ?
what is with ^ ^* this mean?? is it same with ^ ^ ??
ARA, “~!” is just a cute way of writing “!” The ~ is also used to emphasize a word like so~ bored 아주~ 심심해요, But it’s usually just used the first way ^^
Louis, *^^* is usually a blush or just showing that you’re really pleased.
@ Tan
uhmm..I think @.@ has different meanings. I know some use it to express having “wide eyes” or “big cute eyes” and others use it for confusion (like swirly eyes of confusion), which is what I use it for.
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but mostly, I personally use ” .-. ? ” as a cute way to express confusion or just ” .-. ” when I’m being silly. Hope I helped! ^o^
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