Unveil the MBTI types of your favorite K-Pop idols! Dive into MBTI craze of Korea & see if your personality matches your bias.
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a hot topic in Korean community. You’ll find memes online and everyone taking the test to find out their personality type. Or, even introducing themselves by telling their MBTI type to others! Some of you might be aware of what is MBTI while others not so much. Well, for those unfamiliar with it, lets dive down into what is MBTI, why is it popular in Korea, and what your favorite celebrities MBTI type is!
What is MBTI?
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) has been a fixture in personality assessment for decades. Developed by Katherine Cook Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers, it categorizes individuals into 16 personality types. Four major areas are the basis of these 16 classifications.
- Introversion (I) vs. extroversion (E)
- Intuition (N) vs. sensation (S)
- Thinking (T) vs. feeling (F)
- Judgment (J) vs. perception (P).
The test involves 93 questions to analyze your personality in the four areas. Each area has two subtypes so the mix and match results in 16 personality types.
Check out each personality type on the official website.
Korea and Love for Personality Tests & MBTI
MBTI is not the first personality test that is trending in South Korea.
Some time back, personality and characteristics based on blood type. Each blood group represented a certain set of characteristics. Like, people with blood type A are conscientious, organized, and rule-followers; blood group B individuals are characterized as independent, creative, and flexible. These descriptions are often vague and can apply to almost anyone, appealing to the Barnum Effect (the tendency to find vague personality descriptions highly accurate).
While not taken as seriously as before, blood type personality theories remain a topic of conversation in Korea. It’s not uncommon to hear people describe themselves or others based on their blood type.
While MBTI is similar but it is a lot more sophisticated. While it shouldn’t be used for definitive personality assessments, the MBTI can be a springboard for self-discovery. It can prompt reflection on your preferences and how they influence your interactions with the world.
Many other personality tests exist and all it shows is that Koreans are curious people by nature and they like to categorize and see how they appear to others. If you become friends with any locals on your trip to South Korea, you might get to know more about these personality types and tests.
It may seem categorical and a way of putting people into boxes, it is a good conversation starter. Especially in a new country and where you don’t know people!
Korean Celebrities and Their MBTI
To connect better with their fans, Korean celebrities and K-pop idols have shared their MBTI personalities. Take a look at some of the idols’ result below and see if it matches with your perception of their personality!
Analysts – Architect (INTJ), Logician (INTP), Commander (ENTJ), Debater (ENTP)
| The Architect (INTJ) | G-Dragon, Ryujin (ITZY), Gong Minzy and Eunhyuk (Super Junior) | imaginative and strategic thinkers, planners, driven by goals, competitive |
| The Logician (INTP) | Jin and Suga (BTS), Sakura (Le Sserafim), Sehun (EXO), Soyeon (G-IDLE) | innovative thinkers with a thirst for knowledge, love problem-solving, curious |
| The Commander (ENTJ) | Siwon (Super Junior), Tiffany (Girls’ Generation), Key (Shinee), Ni-ki (Enhypen) | bold and strong-willed leaders, solution finders and do-ers, charismatic, inspirational |
| The Debater (ENTP) | Kihyun and Minhyuk (MONSTA X), Johnny (NCT), Mingi & Yunho (Ateez), Yeonjun (TXT) | smart and curious thinkers, inventive, knowledge seekers |
Diplomats: Advocate (INFJ), Mediator (INFP), Protagonist (ENFJ), Campaigner (ENFP)
| The Advocate (INFJ) | KAI (EXO), IU, Cha Eunwoo (Astro) | inspirational and have deep understanding of others’ emotions, contemplative |
| The Mediator (INFP) | V (BTS), Jennie (Blackpink), and Joy (Red Velvet) | poetic, kind, in-tune with their emotions |
| The Protagonist (ENFJ) | Jimin (BTS), Yuna (ITZY), Mingyu (Seventeen), Chanyeol & Suho (EXO), Minnie (G-IDLE), Danielle (New Jeans) | charismatic leaders, empathetic and dedicated in making a positive impact on society, very persuasive |
| The Campaigner (ENFP) | RM (BTS), Rosé (BLACKPINK), Sana (TWICE), Miyeon (G-IDLE), Sunoo (Enhypen) | enthusiastic and creative, natural entertainers, epitome of versatility, excellent communicators |
Sentinels: Logistician (ISTJ), Defender (ISFJ), Executive (ESTJ), Consul (ESFJ)
| The Logistician (ISTJ) | Irene (Red Velvet), Sunny (Girls’ Generation) and Sungkyu (Infinite) | practical and reliable, excellent at managing tasks and responsibilities, strong work ethic, attention to detail |
| The Defender (ISFJ) | Dahyun and Jeongyeon (TWICE), Changmin (TVXQ), Jeonghan and Joshua (Seventeen) | innovative thinkers with a thirst for knowledge, love problem-solving, curious |
| The Executive (ESTJ) | Jisoo (BLACKPINK), Bambam (GOT7), Jihyo (TWICE), Minji (New Jeans) | excellent administrators, reliable, strong sense of responsibility, the peacemakers |
| The Consul (ESFJ) | J-Hope (BTS), Lisa (BLACKPINK) | caring and social individuals, talent for building strong connections, benevolent, act morally |
Explorers: Virtuoso (ISTP), Adventurer (ISFP), Entrepreneur (ESTP), Entertainer (ESFP)
| The Virtuoso (ISTP) | Winter (Aespa), Haerin (New Jeans), Hueningkai & Taehyun (TXT) | bold, practical experimenters, pragmatic, can be unpredictable |
| The Adventurer (ISFP) | Jungkook (BTS), Mina (TWICE), Soobin (TXT), Selugi (Red Velvet), and Chaewon (Le Sserafim) | flexible and charming, have a natural creative flair, most artistic population |
| The Entrepreneur (ESTP) | Yook Sungjae (BtoB), Chenle & Yuta (NCT), Jake (Enhypen), Changbin (Stray Kids), Yuqi (G-IDLE), and rapper Jay Park | smart and perceptive, bold, risk-takers, embrace new challenges, extroverts |
| The Entertainer (ESFP) | Jaehyun (NCT), S. Coups & DK (Seventeen), Baekhyun (EXO), Giselle (Aespa) | spontaneous and energetic, natural ability to captivate audiences, naturally talented in entertaining others |
Wrapping up
While these are the personality types of Korean celebrities, they are not permanent. MBTI types can be shaped by experiences. As you go through life, facing challenges and exploring new interests, your preferences can evolve. Your approach to decision-making, communication, and social interactions may change as you mature.
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