This emoji is used not only for situations involving getting a massage, but also when you have a headache or your head hurts from having too many worries. It can substitute for idiomatic expressions like 'My head is throbbing.'

In Korea, it fits well with the 'healing' and 'sohwakhaeng' (small but certain happiness) trends. It represents moments like going to a spa at the end of a tough day or gifting yourself a small break. It's a great emoji to send to a friend when your mind is cluttered from exams or assignments, meaning 'I want to clear my head for a bit.'