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    A brief history of Korean finger hearts

    First the V sign, now finger hearts: here’s what you need to know about the origins of posing for photos in Asia and how K-Pop popularised South Korea’s heart sign
    By Harper Chan / 15 Aug 2019
    Woman making the Korean finger heart pose.
    Credit: Farknot Arhitect/Getty Images
    Woman holding up a victory sign.

    Credit: Ladanifer/Getty Images

    Woman posing with double victory signs over her eyes.

    Credit: Deagreez/Getty Images

    Woman making a heart symbol with her hands.

    Credit: The Chosunilbo JNS/Getty Images

    Stars of Marvel films hold up the Korean finger heart symbol.

    Credit: Han Myung Gu/Getty Images

    Male Korean star makes a cheek heart gesture with one hand.

    Credit: The Chosunilbo JNS/Getty Images

    Korean female star making a cheek heart gesture.

    Credit: The Chosunilbo JNS/Getty Images

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