As of August 11, 2026, Yu Rae-hyuk's 'Aquarium' (Publisher: Poster Shop) maintains its position as the number one fiction bestseller. This week's ranking features one new entry, while Hermann Hesse's 'Demian' (Publisher: Minumsa) recorded the most significant jump in positions.
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 |
자몽살구클럽
한로로 · Kyobo
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7 |
태양 아래 올리브
김초엽 · Kyobo
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8 |
데미안
헤르만 헤세 · Kyobo
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9 |
브람스를 좋아하세요
프랑수아즈 사강 · Kyobo
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10 |
지푸라기 왕관을 쓴 여자
박상영 · Kyobo
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August 11, 2026 Ranking Summary
This week's top positions are primarily held by 'Aquarium' by Yu Rae-hyuk (Poster Shop), 'Transparent Helix' by Keigo Higashino (Bookda), and 'Siddhartha' by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa).
Hermann Hesse is notable for having two titles on the list.
Insights into Korean Reading Trends
For KStories' international readers, this Kyobo Fiction Weekly ranking serves as a valuable reference to understand current reading trends in Korea.
It is more insightful to focus on which books, authors, and publishers are prominent rather than merely observing the sales order.
Minumsa is a repeatedly appearing publisher, with three of their titles featured.
Key Rank Changes
Biggest Rise: 'Demian' by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa) jumped two spots from 10th last week to 8th.
Biggest Drop: 'The Woman Who Wore a Straw Crown' by Park Sang-young (Rabbithole) fell six places from 4th last week to 10th.
Books that dropped out of the chart include Kim Ae-ran's 'I Said Goodbye (Home Edition Recover)' (Kyobo).
Kyobo Fiction Bestseller Top 10 (August 11, 2026)
1. 'Aquarium' by Yu Rae-hyuk (Poster Shop) – Retained its #1 position from last week.
2. 'Transparent Helix' by Keigo Higashino (Bookda) – Rose one spot from 3rd last week.
3. 'Siddhartha' by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa) – Dropped one spot from 2nd last week.
4. 'Contradiction' by Yang Gwi-ja (Sseuda) – Rose one spot from 5th last week.
5. 'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir (RH Korea) – Rose one spot from 6th last week.
6. 'Grapefruit Apricot Club' by Han Ro-ro (Authentic) – Rose one spot from 7th last week.
7. 'Olives Under the Sun' by Kim Cho-yeop (Giant Books) – New entry.
8. 'Demian' by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa) – Rose two spots from 10th last week.
9. 'Do You Like Brahms?' by Françoise Sagan (Minumsa) – Maintained its 9th position from last week.
10. 'The Woman Who Wore a Straw Crown' by Park Sang-young (Rabbithole) – Dropped six spots from 4th last week.
