Can QR code hack my Android phone?

[AC Question]

Hello. I have a question. Would be happy to hear from you.

I was browsing OkCupid dating app and there were photos of person.
One photo was just QR code with text something like this "find me on WeChat".

Question:
if QR code is not safe, can it hack a phone if it is seen inside the OkCupid dating app, but not through QR code scanner app or not thought phone's camera?

Thanks to everyone!

 

[Tim1954]

They can take you to unsafe sites where potentially you can get some bad things installed of you're not awake.
The site can look legit and so you give details, or open some attachment, or accept some download....