The weekly fiction ranking as of June 16, 2026, demonstrates remarkable stability, with many top-ranking titles maintaining their positions from the previous week. Amidst this steadfastness, two new releases have successfully entered the top 10, drawing significant reader attention.
TOP 10
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1 |
프로젝트 헤일메리
앤디 위어 · Kyobo
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2 |
싯다르타
헤르만 헤세 · Kyobo
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3 |
안녕이라 그랬어
김애란 · Kyobo
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4 |
자몽살구클럽
한로로 · Kyobo
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5 |
모순
양귀자 · Kyobo
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6 |
괴테는 모든 것을 말했다
스즈키 유이 · Kyobo
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7 |
수족관
유래혁 · Kyobo
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8 |
바다에서 온 소년
개럿 카 · Kyobo
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9 |
급류
정대건 · Kyobo
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10 |
우리동네 도서관
차인표 · Kyobo
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Weekly Ranking Overview and Top-Tier Stability
Andy Weir's "Project Hail Mary" firmly held onto the No. 1 spot this week. Hermann Hesse's "Siddhartha" remained at No. 2, and Kim Ae-ran's "I Said Goodbye" secured No. 3. This consistency in the top three reflects the enduring popularity of these beloved works among readers.
The overall stability of the upper ranks was particularly notable, with titles from No. 1 to No. 6 retaining their exact positions from the previous week. Han Roro's "Grapefruit Apricot Club," Yang Gui-ja's "A Contradiction," and Suzuki Yui's "Goethe Said Everything" also maintained their respective spots, indicating their sustained appeal to readers.
Exploring Korean Reading Trends and K-Books
For international readers of KStories, this weekly fiction ranking offers a glimpse into the types of novels that captivate Korean audiences. The harmonious blend of classic masterpieces, new works by contemporary Korean authors, and translated international books reflects the rich diversity of the Korean literary market.
This week's chart features a significant number of works by Korean authors, including Kim Ae-ran, Han Roro, Yang Gui-ja, Yoo Rae-hyuk, Jung Dae-geon, and Cha In-pyo, highlighting growing interest in K-Books. Notably, Minumsa Publishing House has two titles in the ranking, "Siddhartha" and "Torrent," underscoring the publisher's significant influence.
Notable New Entries and Minor Chart Shifts
Injecting new vitality into this week's ranking, two new titles made their debut in the Top 10. Yoo Rae-hyuk's "Aquarium" climbed to No. 7, and Cha In-pyo's "Our Neighborhood Library" secured No. 10. Both recent publications quickly captured readers' interest and earned their spots on the chart. "Our Neighborhood Library," in particular, is a very recent release, published on May 27, 2026.
Despite the overall stability at the top, there were minor shifts in the rankings. "The Boy from the Sea" dropped one spot from No. 7 to No. 8, while "Torrent" also fell one position from No. 8 to No. 9. "The 17th Young Writer's Award Collection (2026)," which was No. 9 last week, and "Chekhov Short Stories," previously at No. 10, have both exited the Top 10.
