As of June 3, 2026, Lee Hae-in's "The Kind Person Wins (Special Hardcover Edition)" from Feelm holds the top spot on the Kyobo Essay Bestseller list. This week's ranking includes one new entry, while "The Quiet Happiness of Adults (400,000 Copies Commemorative Special Cover)" by Tae-soo (Page 2 Books) saw the most significant climb.
TOP 10
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다정한 사람이 이긴다(스페셜 양장 리커버판)
이해인 · Kyobo
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2 |
행복할 거야 이래도 되나 싶을 정도로(10만 부 기념 교보문고 단독 리커버)
일홍 · Kyobo
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3 |
불안(리커버:K)
알랭 드 보통 · Kyobo
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4 |
사랑이 있으니 살아집디다
유시민 외 · Kyobo
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백지 앞에서
최은영 · Kyobo
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사춘기 엄마의 오장육부
나민애 · Kyobo
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어른의 행복은 조용하다(40만 부 기념 스페셜 리커버)
태수 · Kyobo
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너를 아끼며 살아라
나태주 · Kyobo
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어른의 품위(10만 부 기념 교보문고 단독 스페셜 리커버)
최서영 · Kyobo
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10 |
구원에게
정영욱 · Kyobo
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Ranking Summary as of June 3, 2026
The top ranks are primarily held by Lee Hae-in's "The Kind Person Wins (Special Hardcover Edition)" (Feelm), Ilhong's "I'll Be Happy to the Point of Wondering If This Is Okay (100,000 Copies Commemorative Kyobo Bookstore Exclusive Cover)" (Bookrum), and Alain de Botton's "Anxiety (Cover: K)" (Eunhaengnamu).
Insights into Korean Reading Trends
For KStories' international readers, the Kyobo Essay Weekly ranking serves as a valuable reference, offering a glimpse into current Korean reading trends.
Beyond just a list of sales ranks, it's important to focus on which books, authors, and publishers are prominent.
Bookrum stands out among publishers, appearing twice on the list.
Key Ranking Changes
The biggest jump: "The Quiet Happiness of Adults (400,000 Copies Commemorative Special Cover)" by Tae-soo (Page 2 Books), climbing two spots from last week's 9th to 7th.
The biggest drop: "Before the Blank Page" by Choi Eun-young (Munhakdongne), falling three spots from last week's 2nd to 5th.
Books that dropped off the chart include "Beloved Outward Appearances" by Lee Ok-to (Kyobo).
Kyobo Essay Bestseller Top 10 (as of June 3, 2026)
1. "The Kind Person Wins (Special Hardcover Edition)" by Lee Hae-in (Feelm) – Maintained its No. 1 position from last week.
2. "I'll Be Happy to the Point of Wondering If This Is Okay (100,000 Copies Commemorative Kyobo Bookstore Exclusive Cover)" by Ilhong (Bookrum) – Rose one spot from No. 3 last week.
3. "Anxiety (Cover: K)" by Alain de Botton (Eunhaengnamu) – Rose one spot from No. 4 last week.
4. "Because There Is Love, We Live" by Yoo Shi-min et al. (Eunbit) – New entry.
5. "Before the Blank Page" by Choi Eun-young (Munhakdongne) – Dropped three spots from No. 2 last week.
6. "The Five Organs of a Teenage Mother" by Na Min-ae (Seogyo Books) – Maintained its No. 6 position from last week.
7. "The Quiet Happiness of Adults (400,000 Copies Commemorative Special Cover)" by Tae-soo (Page 2 Books) – Rose two spots from No. 9 last week.
8. "Live Cherishing Yourself" by Na Tae-ju (Doublebook) – Dropped one spot from No. 7 last week.
9. "The Dignity of an Adult (100,000 Copies Commemorative Kyobo Bookstore Exclusive Special Cover)" by Choi Seo-young (Book Romance) – Dropped one spot from No. 8 last week.
10. "To Salvation" by Jeong Young-wook (Bookrum) – Maintained its No. 10 position from last week.
