The "ฅʕ☆•ᴥ•ʔ" emote, also known as the "Star in a bear face" emote, is a popular emoticon used to express cuteness, happiness, or excitement. It consists of a bear face with a star in its eye and two paws raised up in a welcoming gesture. The emoticon originated from Japanese anime and manga culture and has since become widely used in online communication, particularly on social media platforms and messaging apps.