Alain de Botton's 'Anxiety (Recover:K)' maintained its unyielding grip on the top spot of 한국's 주간 essay 순위 as of June 17, 2026. This week, 'To Salvation' made a 신규 진입작 into the Top 10, while 'The Five Viscera of an Adolescent Mom' showed notable momentum, climbing three places. This chart offers international readers a valuable glimpse into current 한국 독서 경향.
TOP 10
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불안(리커버:K)
알랭 드 보통 · Kyobo
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사춘기 엄마의 오장육부
나민애 · Kyobo
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행복할 거야 이래도 되나 싶을 정도로(10만 부 기념 교보문고 단독 리커버)
일홍 · Kyobo
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다정한 사람이 이긴다(스페셜 양장 리커버판)
이해인 · Kyobo
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백지 앞에서
최은영 · Kyobo
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문워크
마이클 잭슨 외 · Kyobo
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어른의 행복은 조용하다(40만 부 기념 스페셜 리커버)
태수 · Kyobo
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8 |
꾸준함을 기르는 일
수풀림 · Kyobo
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9 |
너를 아끼며 살아라
나태주 · Kyobo
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구원에게
정영욱 · Kyobo
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The Enduring Popularity of Essays in Korea and the Rise of K-Books
This week's 한국 essay rankings serve as a significant indicator of domestic 독서 경향. For international readers, the essay genre, in particular, offers an appealing window to 발견 K-Books and understand the emotions and thoughts prevalent in 한국 사회. 작품 imbued with personal 성찰 and 위로 consistently receive love, reflecting a tendency among Korean readers to seek 공감 and solace in their 일 life.
Bookrum, a publishing house, demonstrated strong performance this week, securing two spots in the Top 10 with 'I'll Be Happy, I Wonder If This Is Okay' and the 신작, 'To Salvation.' This suggests that 특정 publishers are successfully releasing 작품 that resonate with readers' 정서, thereby solidifying their 시장 입지.
Notable Chart Shifts and New Entrants
This week's essay rankings feature several prominent 상승 and 하락 변동. Na Min-ae's 'The Five Viscera of an Adolescent Mom' (Seogyo Books) made a significant leap, climbing three 계단 from fifth last 주간 to second. Similarly, Tae Soo's 'The Happiness of Adults is Quiet (400,000 Copies Commemorative Special Recover)' (Page2Books) also demonstrated consistent 인기, rising three spots from tenth to seventh.
A 신규 등장 also appeared on the chart. Jung Young-wook's 'To Salvation' (Bookrum) 진입ed at number 10 this 주간, capturing readers' 관심. 반면, Lee Hae-in's 'The Gentle Person Wins (Special Hardcover Recover Edition)' (Feelm), which was second last 주간, 하락ed two places to fourth. Choi Eun-young's 'Before a Blank Page' (Munhakdongne) dropped one spot from fourth to fifth. Last 주간's seventh-place holder, 'Love Helps Us Live' (Yoo Shi-min et al.), 하락ed out of the Top 10 this 주간.
The Enduring Power of Steady Sellers at the Top
Alain de Botton's 'Anxiety (Recover:K)' (Eunhaengnamu) firmly 유지ed its No. 1 순위 for another 주간, continuing to resonate deeply with readers. The fact that this book, originally published in 2012, remains at the 최상위권 highlights the timeless 가치 of its 인문학적 성찰. This 작품 serves as a testament to the lasting appeal of essays.
Other 작품, such as 'I'll Be Happy, I Wonder If This Is Okay' (Ilhong, Bookrum), 'Moonwalk' (Michael Jackson et al., Mirbook Company), 'The Art of Steadfastness' (Soopulrim, Dasan Books), and 'Cherish Yourself' (Na Tae-joo, Double Book), 유지ed their previous positions, showcasing stable 인기. These titles continue to provide 위로 and 영감 to readers through their diverse 주제 and 시각.
Kyobo Weekly Essay Bestsellers: Top 10 (as of June 17, 2026)
1st: Anxiety (Recover:K) – Alain de Botton (Eunhaengnamu) (Maintained 1st 순위 from last 주간)
2nd: The Five Viscera of an Adolescent Mom – Na Min-ae (Seogyo Books) (Rose 3 계단 from 5th last 주간)
3rd: I'll Be Happy, I Wonder If This Is Okay (100,000 Copies Commemorative Kyobo Book Centre Exclusive Recover) – Ilhong (Bookrum) (Maintained 3rd 순위 from last 주간)
4th: The Gentle Person Wins (Special Hardcover Recover Edition) – Lee Hae-in (Feelm) (Fell 2 계단 from 2nd last 주간)
5th: Before a Blank Page – Choi Eun-young (Munhakdongne) (Fell 1 계단 from 4th last 주간)
6th: Moonwalk – Michael Jackson et al. (Mirbook Company) (Maintained 6th 순위 from last 주간)
7th: The Happiness of Adults is Quiet (400,000 Copies Commemorative Special Recover) – Tae Soo (Page2Books) (Rose 3 계단 from 10th last 주간)
8th: The Art of Steadfastness – Soopulrim (Dasan Books) (Maintained 8th 순위 from last 주간)
9th: Cherish Yourself – Na Tae-joo (Double Book) (Maintained 9th 순위 from last 주간)
10th: To Salvation – Jung Young-wook (Bookrum)신규 진입
