Idols and MBTI Types ③ - SJ Edition

Apr 4, 2024 — ipduck

MBTI is all the rage in Korea right now! Whether you watch a variety, an interview, a vlog, or a livestream by a K-Pop artist, the topic will come up. Even in a regular conversation with friends, you are guaranteed to have some MBTI talk.

But what do all of the different types mean anyway? 🤯

In this post, we discuss the 4 _S_J types out of all the 16 MBTI types, and which idols have the _S_J MBTI types.

What is “MBTI”?

MBTI, short for “Myers-Briggs Type Indictor” is a type of personality assessment test first introduced in 1956 and modernized in the 1980s. Like any other personality type assessment metric, MBTI was used by human resources or educational purposes in Korea.

Watch this video from Arirang News to learn more about the MBTI craze in Korea!

However, the real popularity of MBTI among the general population (especially for the “MZ generation,” being born between 1982~2008) started around 2020, and now it’s one of the first questions you ask when you go out on a date or meet someone new!

MBTI has 16 personality types, by 4 dichotomies.

What are SJ types like?

The “S” and “J” stand for “sensing” and “judging.” Types that fall under the SJ category are ISFJ, ESFJ, ISTJ, and ESTJ.

SJ types are usually known to be practical, dependable, loyal, and known for their strong sense of self-discipline.

Jeonghan of SEVENTEEN is also an ISFJ! Do you think he fits the stereotype?

① ISFJ (Defender)

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ISFJs are hard-working, responsible, and loyal. They make supportive and reliable friends with excellent common sense. However, they could find change or adjustment difficult.

ISFJ

Introvert
Sensing
Feeling
Judging

Some examples of ISFJ idols:

Dahyun (TWICE)
Xiaoting (Kep1er)
Doyoung (NCT)
Jeonghan (SEVENTEEN)

② ESFJ (Consul)

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ESFJs are outgoing, hospitable, and deeply altruistic. They value stability, security, and duty. However, they could be overly preoccupied with social exceptations.

ESFJ

Extrovert
Sensing
Feeling
Judging

Some examples of ESFJ idols:

Felix (Stray Kids)
Eunkwang (BTOB)
Bora (SISTAR)
ISA (STAYC)

③ ISTJ (Logistician)

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ISTJs are diligent, committed, and dependable. They value structure, tradition, and fulfilling obligations. However, they could be stubborn, becoming judgmental of new ideas.

ISTJ

Introvert
Sensing
Thinking
Judging

Some examples of ISTJ idols:

Gaeul (IVE)
Sunny (SNSD)
Wonbin (RIIZE)
Mark Tuan (GOT7)

④ ESTJ (Executive)

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ESTJs are honest, efficient and trustworthy model citizens. They have a strong sense of right and wrong, and lead others by example. For them, agreeing to disagree might be hard.

ESTJ

Extrovert
Sensing
Thinking
Judging

Some examples of ESTJ idols:

Jimin (BTS)
Minji (NewJeans)
Namjoo (Apink)
XIA (JUNSU)

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Idols and MBTI Types ③ - SJ Edition