As of July 2, 2026, Na Tae-joo's 'I See You as a Flower' (1 Million-Copy Anniversary Edition) (Re-cover:K), published by Jihye, holds the top spot on the poetry bestseller list. This week's ranking features two new entries.
TOP 10
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꽃을 보듯 너를 본다(100만 부 기념 에디션)(리커버:K)
나태주 · Kyobo
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어깨에 머리를 기대던 시절
고명재 · Kyobo
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시옷으로 지은 시, 읽기
주홍빛 · Kyobo
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만일 그대가 나보다 먼저 간다면
허수경 · Kyobo
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하늘과 바람과 별과 시(초판본)
윤동주 · Kyobo
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나는 오래된 거리처럼 너를 사랑하고
진은영 · Kyobo
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러브 온 더 락
고선경 · Kyobo
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서랍에 저녁을 넣어 두었다
한강 · Kyobo
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필사, 어른이 되는 시간
나태주 · Kyobo
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사랑과 멸종을 바꿔 읽어보십시오
유선혜 · Kyobo
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Ranking Summary (July 2, 2026)
The top ranks are dominated by 'I See You as a Flower' (1 Million-Copy Anniversary Edition) (Re-cover:K) by Na Tae-joo (Jihye), 'Days When I Leaned My Head on Your Shoulder' by Ko Myung-jae (Nanda), and 'Reading Poems Made with the Letter 'Shiot'' by Joo Hong-bit (Myungmun).
Notably, Na Tae-joo has two books in the rankings.
Insights into Korean Reading Trends
For KStories' international readers, the Kyobo Poetry Weekly ranking serves as a valuable reference to understand current reading trends in Korea.
It is important to focus not just on the sales rankings, but also on which books, authors, and publishers are prominent.
Publishers with multiple appearances include Munhakgwa Jiseongsa (3 books) and Nanda (2 books).
Notable Ranking Changes
The biggest drop was 'Love on the Rock' by Ko Seon-kyung (Changbi), which fell three places from last week's #4 to #7.
Books that fell off the chart include 'Tomato Cup Ramen (Special Edition)' by Cha Jeong-eun (Kyobo) and 'Wild Eyes and Wild Inside the Eyes' by Kim Ri-yoon (Kyobo).
Top 10 Poetry Bestsellers (July 2, 2026)
1st Place: 'I See You as a Flower' (1 Million-Copy Anniversary Edition) (Re-cover:K) by Na Tae-joo (Jihye) – Maintained #1 spot from last week.
2nd Place: 'Days When I Leaned My Head on Your Shoulder' by Ko Myung-jae (Nanda) – New entry.
3rd Place: 'Reading Poems Made with the Letter 'Shiot'' by Joo Hong-bit (Myungmun) – New entry.
4th Place: 'If You Go Before Me' by Heo Su-kyung (Nanda) – Down two spots from #2 last week.
5th Place: 'Sky, Wind, Stars, and Poem' (First Edition) by Yoon Dong-joo (The Story) – Down two spots from #3 last week.
6th Place: 'I Love You Like an Old Street' by Jin Eun-young (Munhakgwa Jiseongsa) – Down one spot from #5 last week.
7th Place: 'Love on the Rock' by Ko Seon-kyung (Changbi) – Down three spots from #4 last week.
8th Place: 'I Put Evening in My Drawer' by Han Kang (Munhakgwa Jiseongsa) – Down two spots from #6 last week.
9th Place: 'Transcription, the Time to Become an Adult' by Na Tae-joo (Booklog Company) – Maintained #9 spot from last week.
10th Place: 'Please Exchange Love and Extinction' by Yoo Seon-hye (Munhakgwa Jiseongsa) – Down three spots from #7 last week.
