Blood type designation in Korea. Tell me your blood type and I'll tell you who you are. Japanese horoscope by blood type: compatibility of women and men in love, family and business life

In which countries of the world does everyone know their blood type? Answer: in Japan and South Korea, where blood type is the main characteristic of a person. The increased interest of the Japanese and Koreans in this issue has become a kind of international joke [ko]. In the West, for example, many do not know their group - and this does not bother them at all.

There are no countries in Asia more committed to the theory of “blood type personality typology”, an idea that is the basis of popular books and comics, modern songs and even goods in stores. Users of the social network Facebook add a blood type to their profile along with other personal information.

Although the wave of interest in this bizarre theory has declined somewhat in recent years, it has nevertheless firmly entered the daily life of the Japanese and Koreans, and its popularity can only be compared with the popularity of horoscopes among Europeans.

Theory of personality typology

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ABO blood types on a summer vacation: B enjoys life, A spends all his energy on building a sandcastle, AB rests away from the group. From Cartoonist Park's blog (CC BY NC ND).

The discovery by Austrian scientists of four different blood types was a real breakthrough in science, thanks to which millions of lives were saved by preventing the transfusion of incompatible blood. However, when it became known that blood types are distributed unevenly among different races and peoples, these data began to be used by racists. Thus, imperialist scholars published a report on the theory of personality typology according to blood type. The content of the famous scientific work of the Japanese scientist Furukawa focuses on the racial characteristics of the Taiwanese who opposed the Japanese imperialists. The researcher concluded that since more than 40% of Taiwanese have the O blood type, which is believed to be insubordinate, they need to dilute the "rebel blood" by increasing the number of marriages with the Japanese.

Despite the fact that many Japanese scientists did not accept the theory due to the lack of a solid scientific basis, it still managed to survive through sensational publications and thanks to intense media interest. Since the late 90s, the bizarre theory has spread throughout South Korea and peaked in popularity around 2000, and is still famous today.

South Korean blogger AgeofMassProductiontypeRomance reflects [ko] over the sentimental attitude of citizens towards theory. Recognizing the absence of facts in its basis, he, relying only on personal experience, believes that this is the right way to characterize people.

그런데 문제는 “실제로 겪어보면 맞는데 어떡해” 라는 거다. 물론 안 그런 예도 전무한 건 아니다. 에이형이라도 되게 직설적이고 제할말 다하는 사람 물론 있고 오형이라도 꽁생원에 좀팽이인 사람 없는 건 아니다. 하지만 […] 사람 다루는 입장에서는 사실 혈액형만큼 편한 잣대가 별로 없다. […] 과학적 근거 같은 걸로 잴 수 있는 건, 잴 수 없는 것보다 훨씬 적다 이말이다.

[Despite criticism], in practice the theory is confirmed in most cases. Of course, there are exceptions. I've seen an A person who always hits the bull's-eye, and conversely, an O person once turned out to be a dumb bigot. […] However, the theory is very convenient when dealing with people. […] There are many things in the world that science is not yet able to explain.

Blogger Unalphawas one of the adherents of the theory of personality typology, but is no longer a supporter of it. After analyzing the theory[ko] , he came to the conclusion that its apparent "believability" can be explained by turning to the method of cold reading used by manipulative fortune-tellers and psychics. This method is based on the tendency of people to look for some secret meaning in everything, manipulators know that a person rarely has a real idea About Me .

대범한 척하지만 은근히 마음이 깊고 소심한 구석이 있어서 이미 결정한 일에 대해서도 괜히 “정말 이 말이 맞나?” 하고 혼자서 되돌아보는 날들이 있을 거에요. 타인에게 상냥하고 친구들관계도 나쁜 편은 아니지만 실제로 속내를 다 보여주는데는 꽤나 오랜 시간이 걸리죠[…] 위의 글을 읽으시면서 끄덕끄덕 하시게되지 않나요? 사람에게는 누구에게나 양면성이 있습니다. 늘 대범한 사람에게도 사실은 말못할 소심함이 있고, 털털하다고 느끼는 사람에게도 나름 세심한 구석이 숨겨져있기 마련이죠.

You are one of those who act boldly and decisively, but in your soul you feel confident, even having made a decision, you continue to doubt, looking back: “Was it the right choice?”. You are polite and friendly, trying to maintain good relations with everyone, but it takes time to find out what you really are. […] After reading this paragraph, you probably thought: “Yes, this is about me.” The human personality is multifaceted. Even the most courageous guy can be indecisive, and a good-natured person who is considered absent-minded can focus and be organized in a certain situation.

These proposals are in the nature of the Barnum effect: open statements of this kind seem personal, but in fact they are addressed to many people. Blogger Wawoooo, citing the example of a student refusing to speak in front of the class because he belongs to the modest type of group A, accuses the collectivism of Korean society for spreading belief in the theory of personality typology by blood type.

우리나라와 일본과 같이 집단주의 사상을 교육받고 있는 나라에서는 주위의 의견과 서로 어울림을 중요시하는 공동체 의식이 강하기 때문에 나이많은 어른들이나 주위의 집단의견을 무시하지 못하고 받아들여야만 하는 성향이 강해 이런 혈액형 성격론의 여파가 상대적으로 큰 문제를 불러일으키고 있다.

South Korea and Japan are those two countries where the sense of collectivism is developed very strongly, people are taught to put the interests of the group above personal interests, communication with others and the opinion of others means a lot. [Having appeared in such a society, the theory of personality by blood type] spread easily among citizens, since individuals always accept the opinion of elders and the group.

There are different ways to find out about a person's character: fortune telling by hands, by faces, by date of birth, gyroscope. If Europeans believe in a horoscope, then Koreans and Japanese believe that individuality is determined by blood type. In Korea, there is a lot of talk about the relationship between blood type and human character, not only in the fields of medicine, but also in everyday life. Let's find out about the personality of the hottest guys in Korean showbiz by their blood types.

Blood type O

Celebrities with this blood type: Yoochun, Jaejoong (JYJ), Eunhyuk, Kang In (Suju), Nichkhun (2PM), Onew (SHINee), Tae Song (Big Bang), Jinwoo, SeulOn(2AM), Yoon Jun Hyun (BEAST)…

General characters: rather self-confident, creative, frank, cheerful, sociable, generous, disinterested, sometimes stubborn, hardened, purposeful, inexhaustibly optimistic, assertive.

Looking at this list, you can easily see that what all these guys have in common is the ability to have a pleasant conversation. Prince Nichkhun is known as a diplomat in show business, while Yoochun, Eunhyuk, Kang In, Tae Sung are favorite guests on reality shows thanks to their wit. Kang In and Jaejoong are called the "talking machines" of K-pop. SuJu members have repeatedly accused Kang In of telling their secrets to almost the entire show business. And Jaejoong worries his buddies by nonchalantly talking about this and that in front of the camera.

A typical representative of blood type O: Yoochun

Yoochun is considered to be a sociable man in the full sense of the word, he always treats women gallantly, communicates well with other people, and behaves well. With a distinctive wit, he is always in the public eye. Yoochun has the ability to be a leader. Junsu rated: “He has the natural qualities of a leader, he can exert his influence on others by controlling them. It's amazing that he can perfectly do what he wants. He does more than he says."

Blood type A

Celebrities with this blood type: Yunho (DBSK), Lee Tuk (Super Junior), G-Dragon (Big Bang), Doojoon, Ki Kwang (BEAST), Jo Kwon, Changmin (2AM), Yonghwa (CN Blue), Moon Joon Jung (Ze:A) …

Character: sensitive, neat, tidy, modest, decent, disciplined, reliable, demanding. People with blood type A are self-controlled, prefer to hide their anxieties and worries, showing a bright mind, resourcefulness, passion and ardor, as well as a subtle flair when faced with complex problems.

Surprisingly, almost all the leaders of K-pop idol groups are guys with A blood type. This is because the personal qualities of people with blood type A are very suitable for the role of leader.

Typical representatives: Yunho And g-dragon

Talented Members DBSK And big bang born to be leaders. Yunho enjoys great prestige, as he can reconcile other members, while skillfully and accurately dealing with situations. However, he himself once admitted that he used to be very intolerant, but eventually learned to listen. From the outside, he seems strong and tough, but in fact, this sensitive guy tries to hide his emotions. On 'Strong Heart', recently maeknae Changmin said that during all this time their leader did not shed a single tear.

What about G-Dragon-a, we think, it is not necessary to say much, he had to change his childhood, youth, things dear to him in order to reach a real height. In 2009, he was heavily criticized by the public for his solo album "Heartbreaker" about plagiarism, he was even threatened with imprisonment because of a hot performance with a song Breathe at the first concert "Shine a light", but G-Dragon has overcome all these difficulties perfectly and is still the reliable leader of Big Bang. This unique personality is becoming more and more of an influence on today's music. We are sure that a new legend of the Korean wave will definitely come out of it.

Blood type B

Celebrities with blood type B: Siwon (Super Junior), Junsu (JYJ), Se7en, T.O.P (Big Bang), Wooyoung, Chan Sung (2PM), Minho, Taemin, Key (SHINee), Changmin (DBSK),Kim Hyun Joong…

In Korea, guys with blood type B are classified as a type of guy with a charming appearance and a bad temper. You probably still remember the role of the narcissistic, arrogant and completely irresponsible Yoon Ming, played by Lee Dong Gun in film "My boyfriend has blood type B". However, this does not mean that the stars with blood type B cannot be loved among girls, but on the contrary, just looking at the above list, we notice that all these guys top the various ratings of the most attractive and ideal lovers that girls want to go on a date with. most.

typical representative: Kim Hyun Joong

His close friends consider Hyun Joong to be a typical B blood type real guy. Being hurried and determined, he never thinks about any problem for too long. He shows his firm determination in love. In one radio program, the singer said affirmatively that if he decided to part with a girl, he does it quickly and finally. What swings the ideal type, he also prefers a sincere and open girl: “I don’t know how to behave with a girl who is too capricious and flirtatious, I want to meet with the same frank as myself.” In addition, Kim Hyun Joong is also called a 4D person for his strange personality. He believes in the existence of aliens, wanting to meet and interact with them. In everyday life, he behaves very strangely. One day, a fan dressed up as a mechanic and entered his apartment. Instead of kicking her out, he asked her to make porridge for breakfast, calling it the most bizarre fan encounter ever.

Blood group AB

Celebrities with this blood type : Heechul, Yesung (Super Junior), Hong Ki (FT Island), Junhyun (SHINee), Taekyeon (2PM)…

Characters: changeable, not very disciplined, mysterious, unbalanced. Those with an AB blood type have excellent intuition, strive to embrace the immensity, prefer to maintain their own territory. Of course, people with AB blood almost always fall into the number of the most interesting personalities with natural charisma and talent. People of the AB blood type are considered more extravagant than others. Thanks to this unique feature, artists with blood type AB always attract a lot of public attention both at work and in everyday life.

typical representative: heechhol

In Super Junior, Heechul is recognized as the strangest and most incomprehensible among the members. Speaking of him, the first thing that comes to our mind is his incredible self-confidence and narcissism. He called himself "the big star of the universe" : “The most precious thing in the world is Me. Without me, there would be nothing good in this world”^^

Being sociable in show business and in life, at the same time, he remained a sensitive and mysterious guy. He doesn't like it when others touch his things. They usually react strongly to this. And the mood changes like the weather. Close friends in the group also tremble all over when Heechul gets angry. The artist himself said: “God is very fair. I am smart, talented, so my character is not very good.” His character is clearly reflected in the style of clothing. He likes to wear red clothes, he does not want to wear clothes of famous brands. If you have to wear them, he cuts out her brand.

The character of one person, of course, depends on various factors, and not just on blood type. But determining the personality of your favorite idols by their blood type is also an interesting thing, isn't it?

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Surely you have all heard that every Korean knows his blood type. Not to mention that the question is, "What's your blood type?" is asked almost in the first place after the question of age. Why do they attach so much importance to this? Let's find out!

So in South Korea (and also in Japan), the blood type is the main characteristic of a person and to a large extent determines his character and individual characteristics. The increased interest of the Japanese and Koreans in this issue has become a kind of international joke. In the West, for example, many do not know their group and this does not bother them at all.
In all of Asia, one cannot find a country more committed to the theory "typology of personality by blood type", this idea is the basis of popular books and comics, modern songs and even products in stores. She is often mentioned in various TV shows, mentioned in magazines, and many films have been shot on this topic (, etc.) Users of the Facebook social network add a blood type to their profile along with other personal information. This matters when applying for a job and is a decisive factor when concluding a marriage.

Although the wave of interest in this bizarre theory has declined somewhat in recent years, it has nevertheless firmly entered the daily life of the Japanese and Koreans, and its popularity can only be compared with the popularity of horoscopes among Europeans. So, let's look at each group separately!

Theory of personality typology
First blood type I ("O")
Phenotype: hunter.
In short, the people of this group are ambitious, athletic, self-confident, natural leaders. They are pleasant in communication and always optimistic. In their worst manifestations, they are cruel and arrogant, vain, rude, jealous and arrogant.
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Nature provided O with everything necessary for their marriage to be successful and interesting. They are sociable, love fun, they like to communicate with interesting people and do unusual things. O always try to maintain a warm and friendly relationship with a partner, even when problems arise. O's strongest trait is their adaptability. By the time other couples are just starting to get used to living together, the O's have long been at ease. Living together with O is devoid of routine. They are spontaneous, they may decide that they need to go to the theater ten minutes before the start of the performance or think of a small trip for the weekend only on Friday evening. Routine oppresses O, and this is especially evident in sex. They need surprises - sex in unexpected places, at unusual times.
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For men with blood type I, love at first sight, a quick marriage proposal are characteristic. However, for many, these romantic feelings pass quickly.
Women with I blood group are emotional and very touchy. They are realistic. They are distinguished by excessive directness and sincerity, very good mothers and housewives.

Second blood type II ("A")
Phenotype: farmer
At their best, people are conservative, calm, restrained, punctual, striving for the ideal. They approach everything thoroughly with their common sense. Very responsible and persistent. At their worst, they are introverted, finicky, overly serious, stubborn, sometimes tense and on their own.
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Married A's prefer to sort things out through frank conversations. During a family crisis, they try to identify the cause of its occurrence and try to come to a reasonable agreement. In general, an analytical approach is inherent. Of course, they can get their spouse with memories of many years ago and questions about why the partner acted that way then, and what was behind it. However, such tactics are still better than simply silencing the conflict. And they are very sensitive, they are very easy to offend. At first, it can be difficult for them to adapt to life in marriage, because A does not lend itself well to change. In general, credo A in marriage can be defined as follows: deep feelings are not enough, a rational approach to problems and their creative solution are needed.
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A man with II blood group, as a rule, is a good family man. But it can cause boredom and irritation, because he is also a moralist. And if there are difficulties in the family, then the efforts of such husbands to hold the family together often lead to the opposite effect.
Women with group II are loyal, modest, serious and very economical. In their system of values, as a rule, family happiness comes first. But they largely depend on the will of their husbands.

Third blood type III ("B")
Phenotype: nomad
Creative, active, passionate, love animals, optimistic and flexible. They are good performers and strong creative personalities. At the same time, they are very selfish, forgetful, individualists, they cannot be relied upon because of their unpredictability and, to some extent, irresponsibility. They can put personal freedom above group interests, which is an absolute taboo for the peoples of East Asia.
They are considered the worst representatives of all types.
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Despite the fact that experts estimate B's opportunities in the field of close relationships rather low, they have qualities that can make them the most ideal spouses - determination and optimism. They always show their feelings as openly and unambiguously as possible, and if the partner feels the same, then B is ready to legitimize the relationship immediately.
In marriage, such mundane aspects as organizing finances, maintaining a home, joint decision-making come to the fore, and this requires perseverance, stability, logic and the ability to plan - with all this, B is always in perfect order. They perceive marriage as a project that needs to be constantly worked on. They distribute household duties in such a way that it suits both partners. The most important quality in a B marriage is their sense of self-responsibility for everything. In case of trouble, B will not blame everyone in a row, from fate to the spouse, but will say: "I have to fix this."
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Men of group III are tender to their spouses. However, they are self-willed and capable of treason.
Variability is characteristic of women with III blood group. She can not do without the attention of her husband. If she is deprived of communication, then without much thought she can leave home.

Fourth blood type IV ("AB")
Phenotype: mystery
Rational, calm, sociable and social, persistent. Pretty collected and easily adapt to circumstances. At the same time, they are critical, indecisive, inattentive, do not forget insults. It is difficult for others to understand them, they seem two-faced.
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AVs are able to tune in to their partner's feelings and understand them in some supernatural way. Thanks to this, they become a strong support for a successful marriage. Psychologists believe that the most outstanding qualities of AB are altruism and empathy. In cases where a partner needs help, they are ready to sacrifice everything. AB's temperament makes life unpredictable with them. On the one hand, AB strive to ensure that everything is calm and smooth at home. But at the same time, they believe that freedom and some time away from the family can significantly expand and refresh relationships. What can cause family conflict.
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Men from the IV group get acquainted mainly through relatives, but they treat their chosen one very reverently.
Women with IV blood group are more mercantile, looking for economic stability. Skillfully plan the budget and improve the apartment. They painfully react to family conflicts, they are not inferior to their spouse in a dispute. In divorce, they will not miss theirs.


Blood type compatibility scale
People of group A easily converge and cooperate with representatives of groups A and AB, group B - with B and AB, group AB - with everyone (AB, B, A and O), group O - with O and AB. The best job options for each of the groups are: for A - accountant, librarian, economist, writer, programmer; for B - cook, hairdresser, military, journalist, golfer; for AB - bartender, lawyer, teacher, sales representative, social worker. worker, decorator, for O - banker, politician, gambler, investment broker, baseball player.

Although his work is criticized for simplifying the versatile human personality, Koreans love them. (These pictures are from his blog, they are not on the official Naver page). Most of his animations are purchased, published and copyrighted by Naver.)
I would be grateful if someone could translate the phrases more accurately.

ABO blood types on a summer vacation: B enjoys life, A spends all his energy on building a sandcastle, AB rests away from the group.

Surprisingly, Koreans determine the character of a person not by horoscope, but by blood type. This means that the number of personality types they have is reduced from twelve, as in an astrological horoscope, to four.

First blood group (O)

People with the first blood group are leaders with a very great desire to communicate and a decent charge of energy. Very often they impose their opinions on others, have excessive conceit about their person. They have high expectations and ambitions, because of which they can go to extremes and become cruel despots. Of course, such people are afraid to confess their feelings to anyone for fear of being ridiculed.

Men in this group are more vulnerable than women. They tend to show less aggression and cruelty. But women are too bold, assertive and unpredictable.

Perfect Match:

A happy to heal a broken heart O and also take care of it.

Celebrities: Kim Young Ah (figure skater), HyunA, Taeyeon (SNSD), Kim Woo Bin (actor).

Second blood type (A)

The owners of the second blood group are the most reserved and conservative people who find it very difficult to express their emotions to other people, as well as to trust others. These people are very creative, but they like to bring everything to perfection. It ruins their lives. In addition, they are very stubborn, which negatively affects communication.

Men in this group are more good-natured than women. Women are often greedy and jealous because they love to patronize everyone and are not going to compete with anyone in this matter.

Perfect Match:

Stubbornness A can only understand O.

Celebrities: G-Dragon (Big Bang), Sandara Park (2NE1), Krystal (F(x)), Jay Park.

Third blood group (B)

People with the third blood group are very freedom-loving, do not tolerate any restrictions. They are very creative individuals who lack the patience for anything, which is why they are labeled as irresponsible lazy people. They may have a great sense of humor.

They do not like any long-term relationships, interest in such relationships is lost very quickly. Moreover, in the case of this blood type, the behavior is almost the same for both women and men. Women with this blood type are no less freedom-loving, they do not want to bind themselves with any long-term obligations.

Perfect Match:

Arrogance B highly appreciated AB.

Celebrities: Gianna Chun (actress), Lee Seung Gi (actor), Top (Big Bang), Jessica and Yuna (SNSD).

Fourth blood group (AB)

The fourth type of Korean horoscope includes people with AB blood type. Owners of a rare blood group often rush from one extreme to another. Koreans believe that this group includes either geniuses or completely inadequate in their behavior. Despite all the sensuality of these people, they are rather shy people.

It is worth noting that the men of this group have more pleasant personalities than women. Men behave outwardly coldly, but they are actually very caring and ready to give more than they receive.

Women, on the other hand, are secretive and two-faced, they climb into someone else's life with pleasure, but they do not talk about their own, trying to hide everything. They are big owners, selfish and jealous.

Perfect Match:

Understand and forgive AB only another can AB.

Celebrities: Ok Taek Young (2PM), Baek Hyun (EXO), Hye Ri (Girl’s Day), Kim Soo Hyun (actor).

In Korea, blood type is so important that it is often mentioned in various TV shows, mentioned in magazines, and many films have been made on this topic. The thing is that Koreans believe that the blood type affects the character of a person. It's okay if a Korean asks you about your blood type. Don't be surprised. They believe that you can learn more about your qualities from your blood type. In their opinion, each group has pluses and minuses. The least Koreans approve of the third blood type, they believe that these people are the most difficult to build relationships with. (This can be seen in the drama “My Boyfriend Has Blood Type 3”) It is somewhat similar to our belief in horoscopes.

Blood type O (first) - Warriors

People with blood type O are sociable, energetic, optimistic, self-confident, but disorganized and like risk. They know how to be a leader. They like to speak their mind, maintain friendly relations. Their presence is always felt and it is difficult to lose sight of them. They tend to dramatize everything around them, which can make other people feel uncomfortable. They can be arrogant, insensitive and ruthless. They may be obsessed with success. However, they won't leave anyone in trouble and are said to be natural athletes.

Blood type A (second) - Farmers

People with this type are more conservative and withdrawn than others. They are very patient, attentive, creative and stubborn perfectionists. Whatever people with group A take on, they will think it over carefully, bring it to the end and do everything as well as possible. However, they can be overly serious and finicky. They, as they say, would like to forget reality and stay in their fictional world because of their romantic nature. At the same time, due to their shyness, they cannot always express their emotions and feelings. They are quite stubborn, cautious, tense, anxious and slightly intrusive.

Blood type B (third) - Nomads

This group belongs to creative, artistic nature. People with the third blood group, as they say, enjoy life. They are passionate, wild and active. They can be creative, optimistic about life. Often they are extremely independent and do not care what others think of them. They can laugh in the face of failure and lead a flamboyant, liberal lifestyle. They like everything to work out at once, and because they cannot wait a long time for the result, they give up everything halfway. They are often described as petty and lazy, selfish and irresponsible. Men with blood type B are not considered a good match, as they are often "bad boys" and "players." For women with blood type B, this rule does not apply. 🙂

Blood type AB (fourth) - Humanists

These people are said to be either geniuses or crazy. Although outwardly they can be active, inside they are very shy and sensitive. They think rationally, and always choose with their heads, not their hearts. They are interested in everything in the world and can be very smart. Their minus is that they are indecisive, vindictive, vulnerable and inattentive. Some even claim that people with this blood type prefer to be alone. They also say that these people contain, as it were, several personalities, and therefore can be unpredictable and seem two-faced. They are also good at handling money.