While the birthday cake is a global symbol of celebration, the tradition of blowing out candles originated primarily in Western culture. Of course, it's also an absolutely essential part of birthday parties in Korea.

This is an essential emoji for sending birthday wishes on social media. It's also sometimes used humorously to express a 'Is it my birthday today?' feeling when something unexpectedly good happens. It symbolizes joy, special occasions, and shared happiness, regardless of nationality.