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The MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) has seen a significant rise in popularity in China, particularly among the youth in the past two years​​. It has transcended its original use as a self-assessment tool and become a cultural phenomenon, with even those not fluent in English learning to understand the 16 personality types it delineates​​. The MBTI has become so integrated into social interactions that asking someone's MBTI type is a common greeting among young Chinese, indicating its influence in everyday socializing​​.


On platforms like TikTok and Xiaohongshu, MBTI has become an integral part of the content, influencing how individuals interact and present themselves. Users frequently post content related to MBTI personality types, which leads to conversations about relationship dynamics and workplace behaviors associated with different MBTI profiles. Memes, emojis, and other creative interpretations of the MBTI personalities are shared widely, contributing to a vibrant community discourse. These online interactions have fostered communities where individuals seek like-minded people to discuss personal experiences influenced by their personality types. Marketers have capitalized on this trend by targeting these communities, using MBTI-related content to segment and engage consumers, by incorporating personality types into their campaigns and products​​.


The MBTI test has become popular in South Korea and other Asian countries as a tool for social bonding, self-discovery, and career guidance. It serves as a common language for discussing personality traits, fostering connections, and understanding oneself better. The test's principles have been woven into entertainment, with TV shows and celebrity culture often referencing MBTI types. This trend reflects a cultural inclination towards introspection and a collective journey toward recognizing and celebrating the diversity of human personalities.


In conclusion, the MBTI's rise in popularity across Asian cultures, signifies a growing fascination with personality frameworks that enhance social interaction, personal insight, and career development, while also affecting self-cognition.