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If you've been on the Korean side of social media lately, you could not have missed this emerging trend. Combining Korea's love for MBTI with the ongoing disapproval of apathetic "T"s, an old song by Kim SungCheol and a pun, the "Tiramisu Cake" trend is the internet's latest obsession. Not only influencers but your favorite celebrities are joining in too! So, what exactly is this trend, and why is it so popular? You're reading K-Trend Explainer, and we'll break it down for you.
The Context
Trends in the form of songs have been very common in Korea lately. From SEO EVE's viral song 'Malatanghulu' which addictively goes "Tang Tang Hulu Hulu", to "Kkongnyangi", which was a remix of a Korean journalist's report about a cat walking on a frozen Han river, musical trends are all the rage right now. From ordinary people to K-Pop idols, no one can escape this K-Trend. So, it is no surprise that another one has already emerged.
If you remember the infamous "Are you a T?" ("너 T야?") popularized by "The Psick Show", this brand new trend will make more sense to you. In a nutshell, MBTI has become a crucial aspect of social life in Korea. It is commonplace for anyone to ask you what your M
