Asking and answering the MBTI is now a familiar thing. The MBTI, which was popular among the MZ generation, has now become a way to quickly identify others in various places and meetings such as school, work, clubs, and blind dates. We can often see cases where MBTI is used in contents and music.
NCT Dream released their 3rd regular album 'ISTJ' on the 17th. It is noteworthy that this album is named after ISTJ, a type of MBTI. Breaking the stereotyped frame of the 'ISTJ' MBTI in the hip-hop dance genre and interestingly telling the story of ENFP's confidence that they have their own way of interpreting an ISTJ opponent.
Member Mark commented on this song, "Isn't MBTI famous and popular in Korea? I also wanted to let the world know about it. It was interesting that we were the first to take on the challenge of solving a love story using MBTI as a fun material. The performance was also great. It came out cool and fun." Renjun said, "ISTJ and ENFP are at odds with each other. The content of the lyrics, 'Why are they attracted to each other' is fresh, extreme, and fun to me." I wanted to give,” he said. When asked if the members are ENFPs, Mark explained the concept, saying, "Yes. We who sing this song are ENFP characters. Czennies (fandom name) who listened to our songs are ISTJs."
Channel S presented the MBTI exploration entertainment 'Time to Find Me-WhoMI' (hereinafter referred to as 'WhoMI'). 'WhoMI' is a program that explores the new side of a star through the daily life of a star, the testimonies of acquaintances, and psychological analysis by experts. It is an entertainment show based on the 'labeling game' that is popular all over the world, such as MBTI. The labeling game refers to the tendency to label one's identity as a certain type and then conform to and follow the lifestyle of that type.
At the time of the broadcast, I could see the appearance of the performers having a conversation on the subject of MBTI. Guest JooE boasted, "Most of Momoland's members are ENFPs. Members with similar inclinations seem to get along well." Momoland members also predicted each other's behavior according to the situation based on the MBTI. Lee Mi-ju also confessed her usual personality, which is different from the broadcast. Lee Mi-joo confessed, "I am an ISFP and introverted. Many people around me think that I am E (Extrovert), but I enjoy recharging energy when I am alone."
MBN also introduced a program called 'MBTI Inside'. 'MBTI Inside' is a kind of observational documentary that shows how 16 people with different MBTIs get together for 4 nights and 5 days. The high degree of empathy for each person with the same tendency aroused interest from viewers.
Reporter Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia bella@tenasia.co.kr