As of June 8, 2026, 'A Briefing of Knowledge for Dignified Conversations' by Kim Jin (Book Pleaser) takes the top spot on the Kyobo bestseller list. This week's chart sees two new titles making their debut, while Jim Murphy's 'Inner Muscle' (Will Book) showed the most significant climb.
TOP 10
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품격 있는 대화를 위한 지식 브리핑
김진 · Kyobo
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2 |
프로젝트 헤일메리
앤디 위어 · Kyobo
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3 |
싯다르타
헤르만 헤세 · Kyobo
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4 |
예약판매멜로우TV 팀나빠 1: 나사 빠진 친구들
멜로우TV · Kyobo
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5 |
내면 근력
짐 머피 · Kyobo
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6 |
안녕이라 그랬어
김애란 · Kyobo
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7 |
향기로운 꽃은 늠름하게 핀다 20
Saka Mikami · Kyobo
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8 |
니체의 초월자
프리드리히 니체 · Kyobo
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9 |
자몽살구클럽
한로로 · Kyobo
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흔한남매 22
흔한남매 · Kyobo
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Ranking Highlights: June 8, 2026
The top positions on the chart are primarily held by 'A Briefing of Knowledge for Dignified Conversations' by Kim Jin (Book Pleaser), 'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir (R.H. Korea), and 'Siddhartha' by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa).
A Look at Korean Reading Trends
For KStories international readers, this Kyobo Total Weekly ranking offers insight into current Korean reading trends.
It's essential to look beyond mere sales positions and identify which books, authors, and publishers are gaining significant attention.
Significant Ranking Shifts
The most significant upward movement was seen by 'Inner Muscle' by Jim Murphy (Will Book), which climbed four spots from last week's #9 to reach #5.
Conversely, 'Common Siblings 22' by Common Siblings (MiraeN Iseum) experienced the steepest drop, falling seven places from #3 to #10.
Titles that exited the top 10 this week include 'Contradiction' by Yang Gui-ja (Kyobo) and 'Goethe Said Everything' by Yui Suzuki (Kyobo).
Top 10 Kyobo Bestsellers (June 8, 2026)
1. A Briefing of Knowledge for Dignified Conversations (Kim Jin, Book Pleaser) – Maintained #1 spot.
2. Project Hail Mary (Andy Weir, R.H. Korea) – Maintained #2 spot.
3. Siddhartha (Hermann Hesse, Minumsa) – Rose 2 spots from #5.
4. Pre-order Mellow TV Team Nappa 1: Friends with Loose Screws (Mellow TV, Haksan Kids) – New entry.
5. Inner Muscle (Jim Murphy, Will Book) – Rose 4 spots from #9.
6. I Said Goodbye (Kim Ae-ran, Munhakdongne) – Dropped 2 spots from #4.
7. Fragrant Flowers Bloom Gallantly 20 (Saka Mikami, Daewon C.I.) – New entry.
8. Nietzsche's Übermensch (Friedrich Nietzsche, Heeut) – Maintained #8 spot.
9. Grapefruit Apricot Club (Han Ro-ro, Authentic) – Dropped 3 spots from #6.
10. Common Siblings 22 (Common Siblings, MiraeN Iseum) – Dropped 7 spots from #3.
