As of August 18, 2026, the #1 fiction bestseller is "Aquarium" by Yoo Rae-hyuk (Poster Shop). This week's ranking includes one new entry, and the book with the most significant rise is "Demian" by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa).
TOP 10
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수족관
유래혁 · Kyobo
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2 |
투명한 나선
히가시노 게이고 · Kyobo
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3 |
싯다르타
헤르만 헤세 · Kyobo
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4 |
모순
양귀자 · Kyobo
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5 |
프로젝트 헤일메리
앤디 위어 · Kyobo
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6 |
데미안
헤르만 헤세 · Kyobo
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7 |
자몽살구클럽
한로로 · Kyobo
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8 |
브람스를 좋아하세요
프랑수아즈 사강 · Kyobo
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9 |
빵충 사육 준수 사항
김혜영 · Kyobo
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10 |
태양 아래 올리브
김초엽 · Kyobo
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Weekly Ranking Highlights (August 18, 2026)
The top spots this week were primarily held by "Aquarium" (Yoo Rae-hyuk, Poster Shop), "The Transparent Labyrinth" (Keigo Higashino, Bukda), and "Siddhartha" (Hermann Hesse, Minumsa).
Hermann Hesse notably has two books featured in the current rankings.
Insights into Korean Reading Trends
For international readers of KStories, this Kyobo Fiction Weekly ranking serves as a valuable reference to understand current reading trends in Korea.
It's important to look beyond just the sales rankings and consider which specific books, authors, and publishers are making a significant impact.
Among publishers, Minumsa stood out with three books in the top list.
Key Ranking Movements
The biggest upward movement was seen with "Demian" by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa), which climbed two spots from #8 to #6 last week.
Conversely, "Olive Under the Sun" by Kim Cho-yeop (Giant Books) experienced the largest drop, falling three places from #7 to #10.
Books that have exited the chart include "The Woman Who Wore a Straw Crown" by Park Sang-young (Kyobo), among others.
Kyobo Fiction Bestsellers: Top 10 (August 18, 2026)
1. Aquarium (Yoo Rae-hyuk, Poster Shop) – Maintained #1 from last week
2. The Transparent Labyrinth (Keigo Higashino, Bukda) – Maintained #2 from last week
3. Siddhartha (Hermann Hesse, Minumsa) – Maintained #3 from last week
4. Contradiction (Yang Gui-ja, Sseuda) – Maintained #4 from last week
5. Project Hail Mary (Andy Weir, R.H. Korea) – Maintained #5 from last week
6. Demian (Hermann Hesse, Minumsa) – Rose 2 spots from #8 last week
7. Grapefruit Apricot Club (Han Roro, Authentic) – Fell 1 spot from #6 last week
8. Do You Like Brahms? (Françoise Sagan, Minumsa) – Rose 1 spot from #9 last week
9. Bread Bug Rearing Compliance Regulations (Kim Hye-young, Anjeongagok) – New entry
10. Olive Under the Sun (Kim Cho-yeop, Giant Books) – Fell 3 spots from #7 last week