As of August 22, 2026, the top-selling poetry book in Korea is Na Tae-joo's 'I See You as a Flower (1 Million Copy Commemorative Edition) (Recover: K),' published by Jihye. This week's chart sees two new entries, and the biggest riser is Jin Eun-young's 'I Love You Like an Old Street,' from Munhak-gwa Jiseongsa.
TOP 10
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꽃을 보듯 너를 본다(100만 부 기념 에디션)(리커버:K)
나태주 · Kyobo
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하늘과 바람과 별과 시(초판본)
윤동주 · Kyobo
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필사, 어른이 되는 시간
나태주 · Kyobo
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토마토 컵라면(스페셜 에디션)
차정은 · Kyobo
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나는 오래된 거리처럼 너를 사랑하고
진은영 · Kyobo
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사랑과 멸종을 바꿔 읽어보십시오
유선혜 · Kyobo
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너무 잘하려고 애쓰지 마라
나태주 · Kyobo
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그리하여 어느 날 사랑이여(본책+별책 세트)
최승자 · Kyobo
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서랍에 저녁을 넣어 두었다
한강 · Kyobo
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사랑하라 한번도 상처받지 않은 것처럼
류시화 · Kyobo
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Ranking Summary (August 22, 2026)
The top ranks are primarily held by Na Tae-joo's 'I See You as a Flower (1 Million Copy Commemorative Edition) (Recover: K)' (Jihye), Yoon Dong-joo's 'Sky, Wind, Star, and Poem (First Edition)' (The Story), and Na Tae-joo's 'Calligraphy, Time to Become an Adult' (Booklog Company).
Author Na Tae-joo notably has three books listed in the top rankings.
Insights into Korean Reading Trends
For KStories' international readers, this Kyobo Poetry Weekly ranking offers valuable insight into current Korean reading trends.
Beyond a simple list of sales rankings, it's crucial to observe which books, authors, and publishers are making a significant impact.
Munhak-gwa Jiseongsa stands out with four repeated entries on the list.
Notable Rank Changes
Biggest climb: 'I Love You Like an Old Street' by Jin Eun-young (Munhak-gwa Jiseongsa) rose one spot from #6 to #5.
Biggest drop: 'And So One Day, Love (Main Book + Separate Volume Set)' by Choi Seung-ja (Munhak-gwa Jiseongsa) fell three spots from #5 to #8.
Books falling off the chart include 'When I Leaned My Head on Your Shoulder' by Ko Myung-jae (Kyobo) and 'If I Had Known Then What I Know Now' by Ryu Si-hwa (Kyobo).
Top 10 Bestselling Poetry Books (August 22, 2026)
No. 1: 'I See You as a Flower (1 Million Copy Commemorative Edition) (Recover: K)' by Na Tae-joo (Jihye) — Holds steady at No. 1.
No. 2: 'Sky, Wind, Star, and Poem (First Edition)' by Yoon Dong-joo (The Story) — Holds steady at No. 2.
No. 3: 'Calligraphy, Time to Become an Adult' by Na Tae-joo (Booklog Company) — Holds steady at No. 3.
No. 4: 'Tomato Cup Ramen (Special Edition)' by Cha Jeong-eun (Bookk) — Holds steady at No. 4.
No. 5: 'I Love You Like an Old Street' by Jin Eun-young (Munhak-gwa Jiseongsa) — Up one spot from No. 6.
No. 6: 'Try Reading Love and Extinction Interchangeably' by Yoo Seon-hye (Munhak-gwa Jiseongsa) — Up one spot from No. 7.
No. 7: 'Don't Try So Hard' by Na Tae-joo (Yeollimwon) — New entry.
No. 8: 'And So One Day, Love (Main Book + Separate Volume Set)' by Choi Seung-ja (Munhak-gwa Jiseongsa) — Down three spots from No. 5.
No. 9: 'I Put the Evening in the Drawer' by Han Kang (Munhak-gwa Jiseongsa) — Down one spot from No. 8.
No. 10: 'Love as If You've Never Been Hurt' by Ryu Si-hwa (Oraedonmire) — New entry.