As of July 7, 2026, Hermann Hesse's classic 'Siddhartha,' published by Minumsa, continues to dominate the Kyobo Book Centre's fiction bestseller list at number one. This week's ranking features two new additions, and Yang Gui-ja's 'Contradiction' (Sseuda) recorded the most significant jump in positions.
TOP 10
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싯다르타
헤르만 헤세 · Kyobo
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2 |
프로젝트 헤일메리
앤디 위어 · Kyobo
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3 |
안녕이라 그랬어(집에디션 리커버)
김애란 · Kyobo
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4 |
수족관
유래혁 · Kyobo
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5 |
모순
양귀자 · Kyobo
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6 |
리치먼드힐의 이층 버스
이경진 · Kyobo
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7 |
영혼의 왈츠 1
베르나르 베르베르 · Kyobo
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8 |
자몽살구클럽
한로로 · Kyobo
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9 |
괴테는 모든 것을 말했다
스즈키 유이 · Kyobo
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매스커레이드 라이프
히가시노 게이고 · Kyobo
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Ranking Summary for July 7, 2026
The top spots on the chart were held firmly by 'Siddhartha' by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa), 'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir (RH Korea), and 'I Said Goodbye (Home Edition Recover)' by Kim Ae-ran (Munhakdongne).
Understanding Korean Reading Trends
For KStories' global audience, the Kyobo Fiction Weekly ranking offers valuable insights into current reading trends within Korea.
It's crucial to analyze not just the simple sales order, but also which books, authors, and publishers are capturing significant public interest.
Key Changes in the Rankings
The most notable climb was 'Contradiction' by Yang Gui-ja (Sseuda), which rose one spot from 6th to 5th place.
Conversely, 'The Double-Decker Bus of Richmond Hill' by Lee Kyung-jin (Book Pleasure) experienced the biggest drop, falling one place from 5th to 6th.
Books that have fallen off the chart include 'Torrent' by Jung Dae-geon (Kyobo) and 'New Exorcist Records: New Generation Part 1' by Lee Woo-hyuk (Kyobo).
Kyobo Book Centre's Top 10 Fiction Bestsellers (July 7, 2026)
1. Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa) – Maintained its #1 position.
2. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (RH Korea) – Maintained its #2 position.
3. I Said Goodbye (Home Edition Recover) by Kim Ae-ran (Munhakdongne) – Maintained its #3 position.
4. Aquarium by Yoo Rae-hyuk (Poster Shop) – Maintained its #4 position.
5. Contradiction by Yang Gui-ja (Sseuda) – Rose one spot from #6.
6. The Double-Decker Bus of Richmond Hill by Lee Kyung-jin (Book Pleasure) – Dropped one spot from #5.
7. The Waltz of the Soul 1 by Bernard Werber (Open Books) – New entry.
8. Grapefruit Apricot Club by Han Ro-ro (Authentic) – Dropped one spot from #7.
9. Goethe Said Everything by Suzuki Yui (Leaf) – Dropped one spot from #8.
10. Masquerade Life by Keigo Higashino (Hyundae Munhak) – New entry.
