optical disk 💿 - OzVoca Emoji Details
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optical disk
This is a round disc called a CD (Compact Disc). It was used for listening to music or installing computer programs.
The CD emoji is often used to represent a music album. K-pop fans, in particular, might use this emoji when buying an album from their favorite artist.
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The CD was the primary music storage medium of the 90s and 2000s. While streaming services are now mainstream, many fans still buy albums for their collectible value.
Besides music, CDs were an important way to distribute software and data. Nowadays, the CD itself has become a piece of 'merch,' much like the photocards included in K-pop albums. So, this emoji symbolizes more than just music; it can represent fandom or the culture of a specific era.