As of June 24, 2026, the top-ranked essay bestseller is 'Subin's Doosan, Doosan's Subin' (by Jung Soo-bin et al., Brainstore). This week's list features one new entry.
TOP 10
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수빈의 두산 두산의 수빈
정수빈 외 · Kyobo
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불안(리커버:K)
알랭 드 보통 · Kyobo
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사춘기 엄마의 오장육부
나민애 · Kyobo
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행복할 거야 이래도 되나 싶을 정도로(10만 부 기념 교보문고 단독 리커버)
일홍 · Kyobo
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다정한 사람이 이긴다(스페셜 양장 리커버판)
이해인 · Kyobo
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백지 앞에서
최은영 · Kyobo
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어른의 행복은 조용하다(40만 부 기념 스페셜 리커버)
태수 · Kyobo
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꾸준함을 기르는 일
수풀림 · Kyobo
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문워크
마이클 잭슨 외 · Kyobo
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너를 아끼며 살아라
나태주 · Kyobo
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Ranking Summary for June 24, 2026
The top positions are dominated by 'Subin's Doosan, Doosan's Subin' (Jung Soo-bin et al., Brainstore), 'Anxiety (Recover:K)' (Alain de Botton, Eunhaengnamu), and 'Puberty Mom's Five Viscera and Six Bowels' (Na Min-ae, Seogyo Bookshop).
Insights into Korean Reading Trends
For international readers of KStories, the Kyobo Essay Weekly ranking offers valuable insight into current reading trends in Korea.
It's important to look beyond mere sales figures and focus on the prominent books, authors, and publishers.
Key Ranking Changes
The biggest drop was 'Moonwalk' (Michael Jackson et al., Mirbook Company/Mirbooks), falling three spots from last week's 6th place to 9th.
Books that dropped off the chart this week include 'To Salvation' (Jung Young-wook, Kyobo).
Kyobo Essay Bestsellers: Top 10 for June 24, 2026
Here's the full list of Kyobo's Essay Bestsellers for June 24, 2026:
1st: 'Subin's Doosan, Doosan's Subin' (Jung Soo-bin et al., Brainstore) – New entry
2nd: 'Anxiety (Recover:K)' (Alain de Botton, Eunhaengnamu) – Down one spot from last week's #1
3rd: 'Puberty Mom's Five Viscera and Six Bowels' (Na Min-ae, Seogyo Bookshop) – Down one spot from last week's #2
4th: 'I'll Be So Happy I'll Wonder if This is Okay (Kyobo Bookstore Exclusive 100,000-Copy Commemorative Cover)' (Ilhong, Bookrum) – Down one spot from last week's #3
5th: 'Kind People Win (Special Hardcover Recover Edition)' (Lee Hae-in, Feelm) – Down one spot from last week's #4
6th: 'Before a Blank Page' (Choi Eun-young, Munhakdongne) – Down one spot from last week's #5
7th: 'Adult Happiness is Quiet (400,000-Copy Commemorative Special Cover)' (Taesu, Page2 Books) – Maintained last week's 7th place
8th: 'The Practice of Cultivating Steadiness' (Soopoolim, Dasan Books) – Maintained last week's 8th place
9th: 'Moonwalk' (Michael Jackson et al., Mirbook Company/Mirbooks) – Down three spots from last week's 6th place
10th: 'Live Cherishing Yourself' (Na Tae-joo, Double Book) – Down one spot from last week's #9
