The finger heart gesture is a trend that was popularized in South Korea during the 2010s. The thumb and index finger of one hand are crossed to form a heart shape, and an invisible virtual heart is imagined above it.[1]
Popular usage[edit]
Called “David” on the French deck, probably after the biblical character. He holds a scepter in one hand, and a harp is visible below it (confirming the biblical attribution). He faces forward, a little to the left. On the English deck, he holds a sword. He faces forward, a little to the right. In 'Hearts and Hands,' O. Henry sets out to satirize the manners, mores, and customs of the upper-classes. Miss Fairchild is an old acquaintance of Mr. Easton; they come from the same elite.
Before the appearance of finger hearts, it was common to make small hearts with two hands or to make large hearts by raising and curving both arms above the head. Conventionally, heart display using both hands and arms has been performed worldwide, but finger hearts are also called Korean Finger Hearts because they originated and became popular in South Korea. Due to its popularity in South Korea, many foreign celebrities have been seen blowing finger hearts at Korean fans.
Volunteer with an award-winning natural disaster relief organization, All Hands and Hearts - Smart Response. With disaster relief programs under our belt, our experience has made us one of the most reputable non-profits in the world. Based on the details presented in the story, which best identifies what “Hearts” in the title “Hearts and Hands” symbolizes? (RL.7.4) answer choices. Easton’s love of money. Miss Fairchild’s enjoyment of the West. The marshal’s kindness toward Easton. The passenger’s appreciation for the marshal.
The origin of finger hearts are unclear. In the Internet and broadcasting communities, celebrities such as Yang Se-hyeong and G-Dragon are considered as potential originators but opinions vary.
Hearts And Hands Characters
Although its origins are unclear, it was Nam Woo-hyun from the K-pop group Infinite who began the finger heart trend. Since 2011, Woo-hyun has used various heart gestures to express love to his fans. The trend spread as various celebrities incorporated finger hearts into their acts. Nam Woo-hyun also appears in the notebook of his older brother Nam Boo-hyun, who knows Yoo Hee-yeol, and Nam Woo-hyun concludes in the notebook that Yoo Hee-yeol increased finger hearts popularity.
Misinterpretation of the gesture[edit]
At one time, there were rumors that the finger heart gesture means 'panty' in Korean sign language, and that it means 'nipple' when used with both hands, but the rumor was determined to be false.
In South Korea, it is a known symbol among K-pop stars and their fans, and is popularly performed using the thumb and index finger.[2] The thumb and index finger gesture has become popular across Asia due to the popularity of K-pop and Korean dramas, and increasingly so in other parts of the world as a factor of the Korean Wave.
Hearts And Hands Story
During the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, The North Face provided gloves with highlighted thumb and index finger sleeves to highlight this symbol. [3]
The gesture is very similar to the 'ask for money' gesture, thus causing misinterpretations.[4] The finger heart has also been misconstrued as a Christian cross.[5]
See also[edit]
Hearts And Hands Character Analysis
Hearts And Hands Character Sketch Of The Marshall
References[edit]
- ^Boboltz, Sara (2018-02-09). 'Everything You Need To Know About South Korea's Finger Heart Trend'. HuffPost. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
- ^'US Olympians Try Their Hands at K-Pop's 'Finger Heart.' What's That?'. NBC Chicago. 2018-02-09. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
- ^'Five trendy 2018 Winter Olympics K-fashion items to keep you feeling warm and looking cool'. South China Morning Post. 2018-02-06.
- ^'Some Malaysians Were Angry Over Malaysian Olympic Diver for Displaying 'Money' Hand Gesture'. WORLD OF BUZZ. 2016-08-11. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
- ^Esmail, Alief (2018-09-08). 'Malaysians Facepalm at Misinterpretation of Korean 'Finger Heart' Equalling to Cross Sign'. WORLD OF BUZZ. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
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