As of July 1, 2026, the #1 bestselling essay is "Anxiety (Recover:K)" by Alain de Botton (published by Eunhaengnamu). This week's ranking features one new entry. The book showing the most significant rise is "The Happiness of Adults is Quiet (400,000-Copy Commemorative Special Cover)" by Taesu (published by Page2books).
TOP 10
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불안(리커버:K)
알랭 드 보통 · Kyobo
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사춘기 엄마의 오장육부
나민애 · Kyobo
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3 |
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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어른의 행복은 조용하다(40만 부 기념 스페셜 리커버)
태수 · Kyobo
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6 |
백지 앞에서
최은영 · Kyobo
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수빈의 두산 두산의 수빈
정수빈 외 · Kyobo
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8 |
꾸준함을 기르는 일
수풀림 · Kyobo
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9 |
너를 아끼며 살아라
나태주 · Kyobo
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사랑이 있으니 살아집디다
유시민 외 · Kyobo
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Ranking Summary as of July 1, 2026
The top ranks are dominated by "Anxiety (Recover:K)" by Alain de Botton (Eunhaengnamu), "Adolescent Mom's Five Viscera and Six Bowels" by Namin Ae (Seogyo Books), and "I'll Be So Happy I Wonder If This is Okay (Kyobo Bookstore 100,000-Copy Commemorative Exclusive Cover)" by Ilhong (Bookrum).
Insights into Korean Reading Trends
For international readers of KStories, this Kyobo Essay Weekly ranking serves as a valuable reference point, offering a glimpse into current reading trends in Korea.
It is important to look beyond just the simple sales order and focus on which books, authors, and publishers are making a significant impact.
Key Ranking Changes
Biggest Riser: #5 "The Happiness of Adults is Quiet (400,000-Copy Commemorative Special Cover)" by Taesu (Page2books) — climbed 2 spots from #7 last week.
Biggest Drop: #7 "Soo-bin of Doosan, Doosan of Soo-bin" by Jung Soo-bin et al. (Brainstore) — fell 6 spots from #1 last week.
Books that dropped out of the chart include "Moonwalk" by Michael Jackson et al. (Kyobo).
Kyobo Essay Bestsellers Top 10 (July 1, 2026)
1. Anxiety (Recover:K) by Alain de Botton (Eunhaengnamu) – Up 1 spot from #2 last week
2. Adolescent Mom's Five Viscera and Six Bowels by Namin Ae (Seogyo Books) – Up 1 spot from #3 last week
3. I'll Be So Happy I Wonder If This is Okay (Kyobo Bookstore 100,000-Copy Commemorative Exclusive Cover) by Ilhong (Bookrum) – Up 1 spot from #4 last week
4. Kind People Win (Special Hardcover Edition) by Lee Haein (Feelm) – Up 1 spot from #5 last week
5. The Happiness of Adults is Quiet (400,000-Copy Commemorative Special Cover) by Taesu (Page2books) – Up 2 spots from #7 last week
6. In Front of a Blank Page by Choi Eun-young (Munhakdongne) – Maintained #6 from last week
7. Soo-bin of Doosan, Doosan of Soo-bin by Jung Soo-bin et al. (Brainstore) – Down 6 spots from #1 last week
8. Cultivating Steadfastness by Soopoollim (Dasan Books) – Maintained #8 from last week
9. Live Cherishing Yourself by Na Tae-ju (Double Book) – Up 1 spot from #10 last week
10. Because There Is Love, We Live by Yoo Si-min et al. (Eunbit) – New entry
