Top 10 Children’s Bestsellers (As of May 30, 2026)

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Top 10 Children's Bestsellers (As of May 30, 2026)

As of May 30, 2026, the "Pokémon Ecological Encyclopedia" by Yoshinari Yonehara (published by Daewon C.I.) secured the number one spot on the children's bestseller list. This week's ranking saw two new titles enter the top 10. The book showing the most significant climb was "Pokémon Grand Encyclopedia 1020+" by Junji Kawashima (Daewon Kids).

TOP 10

포켓몬 생태도감 1
포켓몬 생태도감
요네하라 요시나리 · Kyobo
고양이 해결사 깜냥 9: 야구장의 영웅을 찾아라! 2
고양이 해결사 깜냥 9: 야구장의 영웅을 찾아라!
홍민정 · Kyobo
읽으면서 바로 써먹는 어린이 낱말퍼즐 3
읽으면서 바로 써먹는 어린이 낱말퍼즐
한날 · Kyobo
긴긴밤 4
긴긴밤
루리 · Kyobo
시간 고양이 8: 붉은 사막의 두 얼굴 5
시간 고양이 8: 붉은 사막의 두 얼굴
박미연 · Kyobo
포켓몬 대도감 1020+ 6
포켓몬 대도감 1020+
Junji KAWASHIMA · Kyobo
마음의 주인은 언제나 나야 7
마음의 주인은 언제나 나야
손원우 · Kyobo
의사 어벤저스 26: 척추 질환, 바르게 행동하라! 8
의사 어벤저스 26: 척추 질환, 바르게 행동하라!
고희정 · Kyobo
꼬랑지네 떡집 9
꼬랑지네 떡집
김리리 · Kyobo
네모아저씨의 페이퍼 블레이드 쿼드포스 10
네모아저씨의 페이퍼 블레이드 쿼드포스
네모아저씨 이원표 · Kyobo

Ranking Summary for May 30, 2026

The top positions were dominated by 'Pokémon Ecological Encyclopedia' (Yoshinari Yonehara, Daewon C.I.), 'Cat Detective Kkamnyang 9: Find the Baseball Hero!' (Hong Min-jung, Changbi), and 'Children's Word Puzzles You Can Use Right Away While Reading' (Hannal, Paran Garden).

Insights into Korean Reading Trends

For KStories' international readers, this Kyobo Children's Weekly ranking offers valuable insight into current reading trends among children in Korea.

It's more insightful to focus on which books, authors, and publishers are making a significant impact rather than simply viewing it as a list of sales rankings.

Key Ranking Changes

Biggest climb: 'Pokémon Grand Encyclopedia 1020+' (Junji Kawashima, Daewon Kids) rose two spots from last week's 8th to 6th place.

Biggest drop: 'Kkorangji's Rice Cake House' (Kim Ri-ri, Biryongso) fell four spots from last week's 5th to 9th place.

Books that dropped out of the top 10 include 'Funny Space Science Cosmoswag 2' (Cosmoswag, Kyobo) and 'Lane 5 (Take Your Marks Edition)' (Eun So-hol, Kyobo).

Kyobo Children's Top 10 Bestsellers (May 30, 2026)

1. 'Pokémon Ecological Encyclopedia' (Yoshinari Yonehara, Daewon C.I.) – Maintained its No. 1 position.

2. 'Cat Detective Kkamnyang 9: Find the Baseball Hero!' (Hong Min-jung, Changbi) – New entry.

3. 'Children's Word Puzzles You Can Use Right Away While Reading' (Hannal, Paran Garden) – Dropped one spot from 2nd.

4. 'The Long, Long Night' (Ruri, Munhakdongne) – Dropped one spot from 3rd.

5. 'Time Cat 8: Two Faces of the Red Desert' (Park Mi-yeon, Easybook) – Dropped one spot from 4th.

6. 'Pokémon Grand Encyclopedia 1020+' (Junji Kawashima, Daewon Kids) – Rose two spots from 8th.

7. 'My Mind Is Always Mine' (Son Won-woo, Page 2 Books) – Dropped one spot from 6th.

8. 'Doctor Avengers 26: Spinal Disorders, Act Rightly!' (Ko Hee-jung, Ghana Publishing) – New entry.

9. 'Kkorangji's Rice Cake House' (Kim Ri-ri, Biryongso) – Dropped four spots from 5th.

10. 'Uncle Nemo's Paper Blade Quad Force' (Uncle Nemo Lee Won-pyo, Slow Rabbit) – Dropped three spots from 7th.

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