Emojis have been widely used in computer-mediated communication. This study examined how cultural identification with individualism and collectivism influences Americans’ interpretations and choices of emojis commonly used in South Korea. We also

Global acceptance of Emojis suggests a cross-cultural, normative use of Emojis. Meanwhile, nuances in Emoji use across cultures may also exist due to linguistic differences in expressing emotions and diversity in conceptualizing topics. Indeed, literature

Emoji have risen from their origins in Japanese mobile phones in the late 1990s to become a ubiquitous element of digital communication across the globe. This research paper examines emoji as an emerging international language bridging cultural and