As of May 31, 2026, 'A Knowledge Briefing for Dignified Conversation' by Kim Jin (Book Pleaser) holds the top spot in Kyobo Book Centre's humanities bestseller list. This week's ranking features one new entry, and 'Speaking Without Speaking' by Kim Jung-woon (21st Century Books) saw the most significant climb.
TOP 10
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품격 있는 대화를 위한 지식 브리핑
김진 · Kyobo
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니체의 초월자
프리드리히 니체 · Kyobo
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인생을 위한 최소한의 생각
신영준 외 · Kyobo
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4 |
완벽한 원시인
자청 · Kyobo
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5 |
말하지 않고 말하기
김정운 · Kyobo
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6 |
다크 심리학 2
다크 사이드 프로젝트 · Kyobo
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위버멘쉬
프리드리히 니체 · Kyobo
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다크 심리학(20만 부 한정판 스페셜 에디션)
다크 사이드 프로젝트 · Kyobo
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9 |
이향인
라미 카민스키 · Kyobo
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쇼펜하우어 인생수업(30만 부 기념 개정증보판)
쇼펜하우어 · Kyobo
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Ranking Summary: May 31, 2026
The top ranks are dominated by 'A Knowledge Briefing for Dignified Conversation' (Kim Jin, Book Pleaser), 'Nietzsche's Übermensch' (Friedrich Nietzsche, Heeut), and 'Minimal Thoughts for Life' (Shin Young-joon et al., Sangsang Square).
Authors with multiple entries include Dark Side Project and Friedrich Nietzsche, each with two books on the list.
Insights into Korean Reading Trends
For KStories' international readers, this Kyobo Humanities Weekly ranking offers valuable insight into current reading trends in Korea.
It's important to look beyond mere sales figures and observe which specific books, authors, and publishers are making a significant impact.
Publishers with multiple recurring titles include 21st Century Books and Ascending, each with two books.
Key Ranking Changes
Biggest Jump: 'Speaking Without Speaking' by Kim Jung-woon (21st Century Books) climbed one spot from No. 6 to No. 5.
Biggest Drop: 'Dark Psychology 2' by Dark Side Project (Ascending) fell one spot from No. 5 to No. 6.
Books that dropped off the chart include 'Dark Psychology' by Dark Side Project.
Kyobo's Top 10 Humanities Bestsellers (May 31, 2026)
1. A Knowledge Briefing for Dignified Conversation (Kim Jin, Book Pleaser) – Maintained No. 1
2. Nietzsche's Übermensch (Friedrich Nietzsche, Heeut) – Maintained No. 2
3. Minimal Thoughts for Life (Shin Young-joon et al., Sangsang Square) – Maintained No. 3
4. The Perfect Primitive (Jachung, Philotic) – Maintained No. 4
5. Speaking Without Speaking (Kim Jung-woon, 21st Century Books) – Up 1 spot from No. 6
6. Dark Psychology 2 (Dark Side Project, Ascending) – Down 1 spot from No. 5
7. Übermensch (Friedrich Nietzsche, RISE) – Up 1 spot from No. 8
8. Dark Psychology (200,000-copy Limited Edition Special) (Dark Side Project, Ascending) – New Entry
9. Lee Hyang-in (Rami Kaminski, 21st Century Books) – Maintained No. 9
10. Schopenhauer's Life Lessons (Revised and Expanded 300,000-copy Commemorative Edition) (Schopenhauer, Hist) – Maintained No. 10
