As of July 25, 2026, Alain de Botton's 'Anxiety (K Cover Edition)' (published by Eunhaengnamu) takes the top spot in Kyobo Book Centre's weekly essay bestseller list. This week's chart sees one new entry, and 'Anxiety (K Cover Edition)' also recorded the most significant rise in rank.
TOP 10
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불안(리커버:K)
알랭 드 보통 · Kyobo
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2 |
안녕, 피터팬
전경철 · Kyobo
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3 |
행복할 거야 이래도 되나 싶을 정도로(10만 부 기념 교보문고 단독 리커버)
일홍 · Kyobo
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4 |
다정한 사람이 이긴다(스페셜 양장 리커버판)
이해인 · Kyobo
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5 |
구원에게
정영욱 · Kyobo
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6 |
사춘기 엄마의 오장육부
나민애 · Kyobo
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7 |
결혼ᆞ여름
알베르 카뮈 · Kyobo
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너를 아끼며 살아라
나태주 · Kyobo
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어른의 행복은 조용하다
태수 · Kyobo
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당신의 독자가 될게요
정세랑 · Kyobo
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Ranking Summary as of July 25, 2026
The top positions are dominated by 'Anxiety (K Cover Edition)' by Alain de Botton (Eunhaengnamu), 'Goodbye, Peter Pan' by Jeon Kyung-chul (Iyaegijangsu), and 'I'll Be Happy to an Unbelievable Degree (Kyobo Book Centre Exclusive 100,000-Copy Commemorative Edition)' by Ilhong (Bookrum).
Insights into Korean Reading Trends
For KStories' international readers, the Kyobo Essay Weekly ranking offers valuable insights into current reading trends in South Korea.
It's important to look beyond just the sales rankings and observe which books, authors, and publishers are making a significant impact.
Notably, Bookrum appeared multiple times, with two books on the list.
Key Rank Changes
Biggest Jump: 'Anxiety (K Cover Edition)' by Alain de Botton (Eunhaengnamu), climbing one spot from last week's No. 2 to No. 1.
Biggest Drop: 'The Happiness of Adults is Quiet' by Taesu (Page2Books), falling two spots from last week's No. 7 to No. 9.
Books that dropped out of the top 10 include 'The Sensibilities of an Everyday Person' by Kim Ina (Kyobo).
Kyobo Essay Bestseller Top 10 as of July 25, 2026
1st: 'Anxiety (K Cover Edition)' by Alain de Botton (Eunhaengnamu) — up one spot from No. 2 last week.
2nd: 'Goodbye, Peter Pan' by Jeon Kyung-chul (Iyaegijangsu) — down one spot from No. 1 last week.
3rd: 'I'll Be Happy to an Unbelievable Degree (Kyobo Book Centre Exclusive 100,000-Copy Commemorative Edition)' by Ilhong (Bookrum) — maintaining its No. 3 position from last week.
4th: 'Gentle People Win (Special Hardcover Recover Edition)' by Lee Hae-in (Feelm) — maintaining its No. 4 position from last week.
5th: 'To Salvation' by Jung Young-wook (Bookrum) — up one spot from No. 6 last week.
6th: 'The Inner Workings of a Teenage Mom' by Nah Min-ae (Seogyo Bookshop) — down one spot from No. 5 last week.
7th: 'Marriage · Summer' by Albert Camus (Noksaekwangseon) — up one spot from No. 8 last week.
8th: 'Live Cherishing Yourself' by Nah Tae-joo (Double Book) — up one spot from No. 9 last week.
9th: 'The Happiness of Adults is Quiet' by Taesu (Page2Books) — down two spots from No. 7 last week.
10th: 'I Will Be Your Reader' by Jung Saerang (Maeumsanchek) — new entry.