A traditional East Asian fortune-telling system based on birth date and time. Uses the 60-year cycle (Heavenly Stems + Earthly Branches) and the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water). Koreans often ask "What's your Saju?" when getting to know someone. Many believe it reveals personality, compatibility, and life path.

Saju / Four Pillars of Destiny

사주팔자

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Extremely popular in Korea — people often introduce themselves with their type (e.g., "I'm ENFP"). Used as an icebreaker, dating filter, and even job-matching tool. Common question: "What's your MBTI?"

MBTI

In Korea and Japan, blood type (A, B, AB, O) is often linked to personality traits. Similar to zodiac signs in the West. Type A = perfectionist, B = creative, AB = unique, O = confident. Often asked on first meetings.

Blood Type

혈액형

12-year cycle: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig. Koreans say "호랑이띠" (Tiger year) to describe birth year. Used for compatibility and age-related etiquette.

Zodiac Animals / 12 Earthly Branches

띠 (12간지)

Western zodiac signs (Aries, Taurus, etc.) combined with daily/weekly fortune. Popular in magazines, apps, and casual conversation. "What's your sign?" is common among younger Koreans.

Fortune & Personality