Used when youāre struggling through something tough but trying your best. Itās the āIām holding it togetherā¦ barelyā faceāpainful, frustrated, but still fighting.
Youāve been studying for hours and still canāt remember a single formula.
My brain is officially refusing to cooperate š£
Can also show determination mixed with frustration, like saying āIāll get through this no matter what.ā
In Korean chats and K-pop fandom culture, š£ is often used to show āIām hurting because youāre hurting.ā It expresses deep concern and emotional support for someone you care about when theyāre struggling or under pressure. The focus isnāt on the senderās own pain, but on sharing the burden and cheering the other person on.
Donāt confuse š£ with š«āš£ shows effort and inner tension, while š« is pure exhaustion and defeat.
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