WeChat is a Chinese multi-purpose messaging, social media and mobile payment app developed by Tencent. First released in 2011, it became the world’s largest standalone mobile app in 2018, with over 1 billion monthly active users.
For the first time, emoji inspired by Michael Jackson has been launched on the app.
The set of emoji features Michael’s classic white gloves with diamonds and show different gestures such as the “Thumbs up” and the “Love Gesture”.
Chinese Cartoonist Benny Cartoon designed the emoji.
Benny is already known from the Chinese fan community for his cartoonish designs and representation of the King of Pop.
Here some of his designs:
Chinese fans have welcomed the move and Benny said he will create more emojis inspired by Michael Jackson.
It is unclear if this is an official release or with the permission of the Michael Jackson Estate. But it might inspire the Estate to create and release official MJ emoji like other artists have done.
SOURCE: Global Times China
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