NCT Dream 'ISTJ', now MBTI song? Who is the ISTJ Idol?

A few years ago, the MBTI craze blew like a formula for distinguishing people. The MBTI is a personality type test developed by psychologists Myers and Brigggs based on Jung's psychological typology. As is commonly known, 16 psychological types are classified according to four classification criteria. The MBTI is convenient in that it can easily identify people, but on the other hand, it has a disadvantage that it has a prejudice over only the characteristics of each type. Of course, if it's just for fun, there's no big problem.

The music industry was also affected to a great extent by the MBTI trend. NCT Dream is about to make a comeback with the 3rd regular album 'ISTJ' on July 17th. The album contains 10 songs, including the title song of the same name, 'ISTJ'. The agency SM Entertainment explained, "It contains the confident story of an ENFP who broke the stereotyped framework of the MBTI (personality type test) and had his own way of interpreting an ISTJ opponent." What kind of characteristics do ISTJs, who were counted as one of the 16 types, have? In addition, let's take a look at who the ISTJ idols are in the music industry.

The ISTJ type selected as the title of NCT Dream is completed with a combination of I (Introvert), S (Sensing), T (Thinking), and J (Judging). ISTJs are called upright logicists or realists. According to the MBTI test, the ISTJ is the type who memorizes accurately and systematically and is careful and responsible in handling tasks. In addition, he has a strong tolerance for repetitive daily life and is somewhat outgoing, but he is a hard worker who tries to complete the mission given to him in society.

Ive Fall, the 4th generation representative idol. He is known as the ISTJ. Autumn, Ive's rapper who debuted in 2021, plays the role of holding the center of the song with a tone that exudes an elegant yet antique feel. He has nicknames such as 'Senior Ga-eul' and 'Miss Ga-eul', which originate from anecdotes during his trainee days. At the time, it was FM itself that valued practice time and adherence to rules. In the self-profile created in the variety show 'Weekly Idol', he wrote 'don't be surprised no matter what' as his personal skill. As much as that, he is a character full of 'senbae beauty' who does what he has to do silently with a personality that is not greatly agitated by the surrounding situation. Although he is strict with himself, he also has a mature side to the extent that he listens to the members' stories and consults them about their worries. Unlike the powerful appearance on stage, the lethargic and languid appearance off stage is also a turning point.

SNSD's Sunny is also said to be an ISTJ. SNSD's Sunny, who debuted in 2007 and celebrated their 15th anniversary, is a representative second-generation girl group. Sunny, who picked a pleasant energy and a bright smile as her strengths, is known as a member with good affinity. He took good care of the people around him and often appeared sensible enough to appear on variety shows. Contrary to what he looks like on TV, there are many testimonies from people around him who are unexpectedly silent. The members gave Sunny, who doesn't come out of the house often, nicknames such as 'built-in closet' and 'floor'. Appearing on the 29th episode of tvN's entertainment show 'On and Off', he revealed his house equipped with an automated system and showed the appearance of a professional housekeeper. The appearance of solving anything on the bed, which is an indispensable necessity for housewives, won the sympathy of housewives.

SinB, who served as the sub vocalist and main dancer of the trio from GFriend, is also an ISTJ. It is said that he gets energy from his home, befitting his nickname of 'the father of the dorm'. Contrary to his cold appearance, he has a cool and easy-going personality. Fan service videos were also released online showing the 'real friendliness' with fans and treating them openly. His hearty smile is also one of the charms that fans point out.

As a type of MBTI, NCT Dream named a new album. Perhaps this album 'ISTJ' will present a new perspective while breaking the existing prejudices. The song was written and composed by Kenji, who has worked with Girls' Generation's 'Reunited World', EXO's 'Addiction', and SHINee's 'Don't Call Me'. I'm looking forward to how 'ISTJ', which will be released on the 17th, will melt MBTI in the song.

Reporter Lee Ha-neul, Ten Asia greenworld@tenasia.co.kr