Hermann Hesse's 'Siddhartha' (Minumsa) claimed the top spot on the Kyobo Fiction Weekly Bestseller list as of July 28, 2026. This week's ranking features two new entries, with Hermann Hesse's 'Demian' (Minumsa) showing the most significant climb.
TOP 10
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싯다르타
헤르만 헤세 · Kyobo
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2 |
수족관
유래혁 · Kyobo
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3 |
모순
양귀자 · Kyobo
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4 |
프로젝트 헤일메리
앤디 위어 · Kyobo
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5 |
안녕이라 그랬어(집에디션 리커버)
김애란 · Kyobo
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6 |
자몽살구클럽
한로로 · Kyobo
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7 |
브람스를 좋아하세요
프랑수아즈 사강 · Kyobo
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8 |
데미안
헤르만 헤세 · Kyobo
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9 |
급류
정대건 · Kyobo
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10 |
신 퇴마록 신세편 1
이우혁 · Kyobo
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Ranking Summary (as of July 28, 2026)
The top ranks were dominated by 'Siddhartha' by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa), 'Aquarium' by Yu Rae-hyeok (Poster Shop), and 'Contradictions' by Yang Gwi-ja (Sseuda).
Hermann Hesse is noteworthy, with two of his works appearing on the list.
Insights into Korean Reading Trends
For international readers of KStories, the Kyobo Fiction Weekly ranking offers valuable insights into current reading trends in Korea.
Beyond just sales numbers, it's important to observe which books, authors, and publishers stand out.
Minumsa, a publisher, had four books repeatedly appear on the list.
Key Ranking Changes
The biggest climber was 'Demian' by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa), rising two spots from 10th last week to 8th.
The most significant drop was 'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir (RHK), falling one spot from 3rd last week to 4th.
Books that fell off the chart include 'The Soul's Waltz 1' by Bernard Werber (Kyobo) and the pre-order edition of 'Shin Toemarok Shinsepyeon 1' by Lee Woo-hyuk (Kyobo).
Kyobo Fiction Weekly Bestsellers: Top 10 (as of July 28, 2026)
1st: 'Siddhartha' by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa) – maintains 1st place from last week.
2nd: 'Aquarium' by Yu Rae-hyeok (Poster Shop) – maintains 2nd place from last week.
3rd: 'Contradictions' by Yang Gwi-ja (Sseuda) – climbed one spot from 4th last week.
4th: 'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir (RHK) – dropped one spot from 3rd last week.
5th: 'I Said Goodbye (Home Edition Recover)' by Kim Ae-ran (Munhakdongne) – maintains 5th place from last week.
6th: 'Grapefruit Apricot Club' by Han Ro-ro (Authentic) – maintains 6th place from last week.
7th: 'Do You Like Brahms?' by Françoise Sagan (Minumsa) – climbed one spot from 8th last week.
8th: 'Demian' by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa) – climbed two spots from 10th last week.
9th: 'Torrent' by Jeong Dae-geon (Minumsa) – new entry.
10th: 'Shin Toemarok Shinsepyeon 1' by Lee Woo-hyuk (Banta) – new entry.
