Have you ever had the feeling that your Zodiac sign is not particularly you? Of course, astrology is a fine means of coming to know ourselves, but there’s more than one way. Enter the world of MBTI!
What Is MBTI?
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a unique personality test tool that offers an alternative and more detailed map for self-discovery. Although an entertaining and insightful model, it’s not intended to be a clinical psychological assessment, but a path towards self-understanding and improved relationships. It functions by sorting your preferences into four broad categories, finally categorizing you into one of 16 different personality types, giving you a broad and revealing perspective of your unique characteristics and behaviors.
The 16 personality types of the MBTI
The MBTI rests on four broad dichotomies that result in each type having a distinct four-letter code. The 16 types are organized into four broad categories, each sharing a common set of traits.
The Analysts (Intuitive and Thinking)
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INTJ – The Architect: Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Judging
Visionary thinkers with minds of planners. Independent and passionate to turn their creative ideas into reality.
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INTP – The Logician: Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Perceiving
Visionary thinkers with a constant craving to learn. Quiet and analytical, enjoy searching out theoretical abstract dilemmas.
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ENTJ – The Commander: Extraverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Judging
Visionary, dynamic, and forceful leaders who never quit. Forceful visionaries who achieve by directing people and projects.
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ENTP – The Debater: Extraverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Perceiving
Intellectually gifted, inquiring minds that can’t help but take on an intellectual challenge. Blunt, quick-talking, and likes to brainstorm possibilities and debate ideas.
The Diplomats (Intuitive and Feeling)
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INFJ – The Advocate: Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging
The rarest and most mysterious of all types. They are inspiring and tireless idealists who are highly compassionate and values-driven. They embody a compelling vision for a more just world.
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INFP – The Mediator: Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Perceiving
Soft-spoken dreamers with big hearts and poetic souls. They are always ready to contribute to a good cause, led by strong inner values they always see good in others.
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ENFJ – The Protagonist: Extraverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging
Warming, engaging leaders who can capture their audience. They are compassionate, convincing, and dedicated to leading others to a shared objective.
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ENFP – The Campaigner: Extraverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Perceiving
Spontaneous, creative, and interpersonal free spirits who are enthusiastic, imaginative, and envision a world as a place with endless possibilities.
The Sentinels (Sensing and Judging)
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ISTJ – The Logistician: Introverted, Sensing, Thinking, Judging
Practical, factual people whose dependability is never in question. Conscientious, ordered, and dutiful to tradition.
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ISFJ – The Defender: Introverted, Sensing, Thinking, Judging
Very committed and caregiving individuals, always ready to protect those they care about. They are alert, dependable, and dedicated to creating a harmonious and stable setting.
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ESTJ – The Executive: Extraverted, Sensing, Thinking, Judging
First-class administrators, tireless at keeping things or individuals in order. Commanding, organized, and forceful leaders who value order and structure.
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ESFJ – The Consul: (Extraverted, Sensing, Feeling, Judging)
Strong defenders, warm, and popular persons, thrilled to assist. They are team players, warm, and extremely empathetic towards other individuals’ feelings and needs
The Explorers (Sensing and Perceiving)
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ISTP – The Virtuoso: Introverted, Sensing, Thinking, Perceiving
Bold experimenters and hands-on problem-solvers, masters of all kinds of tools. They are individualistic, down-to-earth, and adept at analyzing how things work in the real world.
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ISFP- The Adventurer: Introverted, Sensing, Feeling, Perceiving
flexible and spontaneous artists who are always receptive to discovering new things. They are approachable, gentle, and driven by their love for aesthetics and beauty
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ESTP – The Entrepreneur: Extraverted, Sensing, Thinking, Perceiving
Smart, dynamic, and highly astute individuals who love living life in the fast lane. They are action-takers, fast actors, and love quick, dynamic worlds.
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ESFP – The Entertainer: Extraverted, Sensing, Feeling, Perceiving
Spontaneous, lively, and free-spirited individuals—life is never ever dull with them around. They are sociable, warm-hearted, and love being in the center of attention.
What’s Your Favorite Star’s Personality Type?
While a relatively new phenomena in India, MBTI is a widely popular personality assessment test abroad especially in South Korea. Many K-pop idols, K-actors and Hollywood stars have publicly shared their MBTI results. Here are some of the most famous examples.
Disclaimer: Some of these results are from official tests celebrities themselves shared, while others are popular fan theories based on their public personas.
K-Pop Idols
BTS: The members have publicly revealed their types. The most recent confirmed results include RM (ENFP), Jin (INTP), Suga (ISTP), J-Hope (INFJ), Jimin (ESTP), V (INFP), and Jungkook (ISFP).
K-Drama Actors
- IU– INFJ ,
- Song Kang -INTP,
- Cha Eun-woo– INFJ
Hollywood Stars
- Tom Hanks– ISFJ
- Emma Watson– INFJ
- Ryan Reynolds– ENTP
- Cillian Murphy- INTJ
- Jennifer Lawrence– ESFP
- Tom Holland– ENFP
Ready to find your own type? Take the free and insightful test here: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
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