Hermann Hesse's *Siddhartha* (published by Minumsa) claimed the top spot on the fiction bestseller list as of June 24, 2026. This week's ranking saw one new entry. *Aquarium* by Yoo Rae-hyuk (published by Poster Shop) recorded the most significant climb.
TOP 10
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싯다르타
헤르만 헤세 · Kyobo
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2 |
프로젝트 헤일메리
앤디 위어 · Kyobo
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3 |
안녕이라 그랬어(집에디션 리커버)
김애란 · Kyobo
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4 |
수족관
유래혁 · Kyobo
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5 |
리치먼드힐의 이층 버스
이경진 · Kyobo
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6 |
모순
양귀자 · Kyobo
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7 |
자몽살구클럽
한로로 · Kyobo
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8 |
괴테는 모든 것을 말했다
스즈키 유이 · 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 Highlights for June 24, 2026
The top positions were largely dominated by *Siddhartha* by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa), *Project Hail Mary* by Andy Weir (RH Korea), and *I Said Goodbye (Home Edition Recover)* by Kim Ae-ran (Munhakdongne).
Insight into Korean Reading Trends
For KStories' international readers, this Kyobo Fiction Weekly ranking serves as a valuable reference, offering insights into current Korean reading trends.
It is important to look beyond simple sales rankings and instead focus on which books, authors, and publishers are making a significant impact.
Notably, Minumsa had two titles appearing on the list this week.
Key Ranking Changes
Largest Rise: *Aquarium* by Yoo Rae-hyuk (Poster Shop) climbed 3 spots to No. 4, up from No. 7 last week.
Largest Drop: *The Double-Decker Bus of Richmond Hill* by Lee Kyung-jin (BookPleasure) fell 4 spots to No. 5, down from No. 1 last week.
Books that dropped out of the top rankings include *The Boy from the Sea* by Garrett Carr (Kyobo).
Kyobo Fiction Bestsellers: Top 10 (June 24, 2026)
1. *Siddhartha* by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa) – Up 1 spot from No. 2 last week.
2. *Project Hail Mary* by Andy Weir (RH Korea) – Up 1 spot from No. 3 last week.
3. *I Said Goodbye (Home Edition Recover)* by Kim Ae-ran (Munhakdongne) – Up 1 spot from No. 4 last week.
4. *Aquarium* by Yoo Rae-hyuk (Poster Shop) – Up 3 spots from No. 7 last week.
5. *The Double-Decker Bus of Richmond Hill* by Lee Kyung-jin (BookPleasure) – Down 4 spots from No. 1 last week.
6. *Contradictions* by Yang Gwi-ja (Sseuda) – Down 1 spot from No. 5 last week.
7. *Grapefruit Apricot Club* by Han Roro (Authentic) – Down 1 spot from No. 6 last week.
8. *Goethe Said Everything* by Suzuki Yui (Reaf) – Maintained position at No. 8.
9. *Torrent* by Jung Dae-geon (Minumsa) – Up 1 spot from No. 10 last week.
10. *Shin Toemarok: New World Chapter 1* by Lee Woo-hyuk (Banta) – New entry.
