Article: Top 10 K-Drama Characters And Their MBTI Types

If we were to sit and analyze the characters in a drama, we could tell what their MBTI types are according to their behavior. There have been many fan bases that try to figure out the type of their favorite characters to feel relatable to their favorite characters. It also serves as a way of comparing them to people we know. As we already know that MBTI types are pretty much a trend in Korea, to such an extent that people are trying to figure out the type their characters belong, so here are some characters and their prediction of MBTI types, we are purely hypothetical but not concrete.

1. Lim Ju-Kyung – True Beauty

The main lead of the drama, True Beauty, is supposedly an ENFP-type personality. Lim Ju-Kyung is a character who is shown to be very considerate of others and their feelings and a sense of responsibility towards others. Even if she couldn’t do much about her bullying in the start, she always stood up for others no matter.

 

2. Hong Dae-Yeong And Goo Ja-Sung- 18 Again

As shocking as it may sound, but our outright bully, Goo Ja-sung (played by Hwang In-Yeop) and Hong Dae-Yeong (played by Lee Do-Hyun), share the same personality type, even in the varied range of behaviors between the two, both the characters had the shared interest of proving themselves in every situation.

 

3. Kang Sa-Ra – Beauty Inside

Believe it or not, but Kang Sa-Ra, our very own little inspiration who always did what she felt like and might appear to be very emotionally unavailable but was the type to support you no matter what. Her MBTI is known to be ISTP, not a social butterfly, but a highly motivated person.

 

4. Jang Man Wol – Hotel Del Luna

Jang Man Wol, a character played by the famous singer and actor IU, is known to be of the MBTI type ENTJ. They are leaders, who are constantly fighting for the correct issues, and given that Jang Man Wol, owner of the Hotel Del Luna, who has slight anger issues and maybe self-centered is always fighting for the rights of her guests.

 

5. Sung Shi Won- Reply 1997

Our main female lead from the series, Reply 1997, is known to be ENTP type. As a colossal idol fan, she also turns out creative and free-spirited, which is repeatedly seen in her characters which are the main characteristics of the MBTI type whose strength lies in their imagination.

 

6. Song Ji Won- Age Of Youth

Song Ji Won, our funny little crackhead, is the reason for our smiles throughout the show. She is known to be of ENFP type, a common personality type for many of the characters in a K-drama. Still, she is a charming, bubbly character with emotional issues, which we see unfold throughout two seasons.

 

7. Do Bong-Soon- Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

Our firm, confident, and funny lead from the drama Strong Woman Do Bong Soon is known to be of ENFP type. This type is the one to act as a ray of hope and are strongly good-willed and always on the lookout to be useful and be helpful to others, as a female lead we can understand many characters fall under this type.

 

8. Choi Ae Ra- Fight For My Way

Our aegyo queen, who won hearts due to her superb comedic timing in the motivational, yet romantic-comedy-drama, Fight for My Way. Choi  Ae Ra is also an ENFP type of MBTI personality, as you might have already figured out. Most female leads are good-natured and bright, hopeful characters like ENFPs.

 

9. Ahn Min Hyuk- Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

Our male lead and the very supporting, loving, and affectionate character of Ahn Min Hyuk is an ESTP type personality, they are the type to deal well with issues and are quick thinkers, which is a given for the gaming software CEO. He is an entire package, including the bonus of a great problem solver.

 

10. Ryu Eun Ho- Beauty Inside

Ryu Eun Ho is an introverted type, ISFJ personality type. ISFJ is the perfect way to describe this character since we have seen how responsible and affectionate this character was. They are efficient and are the type to give attention to the most minor details; no wonder Kang Sa-Ra fell for this perfect human being with the best face and personality.