As of July 18, 2026, the number one poetry bestseller is 'I See You As a Flower (1 Million Copies Commemorative Edition) (Recover:K)' by Na Tae-ju, published by Jihye. This week's rankings feature three new entries, and the book with the most significant jump was 'Sky, Wind, Star, and Poem (First Edition)' by Yun Dong-ju, published by The Story.
TOP 10
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꽃을 보듯 너를 본다(100만 부 기념 에디션)(리커버:K)
나태주 · Kyobo
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골목길 나의 집
이언진 · Kyobo
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하늘과 바람과 별과 시(초판본)
윤동주 · Kyobo
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토마토 컵라면(스페셜 에디션)
차정은 · Kyobo
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만일 그대가 나보다 먼저 간다면
허수경 · Kyobo
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나는 오래된 거리처럼 너를 사랑하고
진은영 · Kyobo
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필사, 어른이 되는 시간
나태주 · Kyobo
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어깨에 머리를 기대던 시절
고명재 · Kyobo
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러브 온 더 락
고선경 · Kyobo
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그리하여 어느 날 사랑이여(본책+별책 세트)
최승자 · Kyobo
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Ranking Summary for July 18, 2026
The top positions are dominated by 'I See You As a Flower (1 Million Copies Commemorative Edition) (Recover:K)' by Na Tae-ju (Jihye), 'My Home on the Alley' by Lee Eon-jin (Dolbegae), and 'Sky, Wind, Star, and Poem (First Edition)' by Yun Dong-ju (The Story).
Poet Na Tae-ju has multiple entries, with two books appearing on the list.
Insights into Korean Reading Trends
For KStories international readers, this Kyobo Poetry Weekly ranking offers insight into current Korean reading trends.
Beyond just a list of sales rankings, it's crucial to observe which books, authors, and publishers are making a significant impact.
Publishers with multiple recurring entries include Nanda and Munhak kwa Jiseongsa, each with two books on the list.
Key Ranking Changes
Largest Ascent: 'Sky, Wind, Star, and Poem (First Edition)' by Yun Dong-ju (The Story) climbed two spots from last week's 5th place to 3rd.
Largest Decline: 'The Days We Leaned Our Heads on Shoulders' by Go Myung-jae (Nanda) fell six spots from last week's 2nd place to 8th.
Books that dropped out of the top 10 include 'Poetry Made with S: Reading' by Joo Hong-bit (Kyobo), 'I Put the Evening in a Drawer' by Han Kang (Kyobo), and 'Try Reading Love and Extinction Differently' by Yoo Sun-hye (Kyobo).
Kyobo Poetry Bestsellers: Top 10 (July 18, 2026)
1st: 'I See You As a Flower (1 Million Copies Commemorative Edition) (Recover:K)' by Na Tae-ju (Jihye) – Maintained its #1 position from last week.
2nd: 'My Home on the Alley' by Lee Eon-jin (Dolbegae) – New entry.
3rd: 'Sky, Wind, Star, and Poem (First Edition)' by Yun Dong-ju (The Story) – Rose two spots from #5 last week.
4th: 'Tomato Cup Ramen (Special Edition)' by Cha Jung-eun (Bookk) – New entry.
5th: 'If You Go Before Me' by Heo Su-kyung (Nanda) – Dropped one spot from #4 last week.
6th: 'I Love You Like an Old Street' by Jin Eun-young (Munhak kwa Jiseongsa) – Maintained its #6 position from last week.
7th: 'Transcription, Time to Become an Adult' by Na Tae-ju (Booklog Company) – Rose two spots from #9 last week.
8th: 'The Days We Leaned Our Heads on Shoulders' by Go Myung-jae (Nanda) – Fell six spots from #2 last week.
9th: 'Love on the Rock' by Go Sun-kyung (Changbi) – Fell two spots from #7 last week.
10th: 'And So One Day, Love (Main Book + Separate Book Set)' by Choi Seung-ja (Munhak kwa Jiseongsa) – New entry.
