As of May 25, 2026, the number one spot on the bestseller list is claimed by 'Knowledge Briefing for Elegant Conversation' by Kim Jin (Bookpleasure). This week's ranking features three new entries, with 'Siddhartha' by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa) showing the most significant climb.
TOP 10
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1 |
품격 있는 대화를 위한 지식 브리핑
김진 · Kyobo
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2 |
프로젝트 헤일메리
앤디 위어 · Kyobo
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3 |
흔한남매 22
흔한남매 · Kyobo
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4 |
안녕이라 그랬어
김애란 · Kyobo
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5 |
자몽살구클럽
한로로 · Kyobo
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6 |
하나님께 붙들린 글로벌 장사꾼
박한길 · Kyobo
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7 |
싯다르타
헤르만 헤세 · Kyobo
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8 |
모순
양귀자 · Kyobo
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9 |
니체의 초월자
프리드리히 니체 · Kyobo
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10 |
괴테는 모든 것을 말했다
스즈키 유이 · Kyobo
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Ranking Summary: May 25, 2026
The top positions are primarily held by 'Knowledge Briefing for Elegant Conversation' by Kim Jin (Bookpleasure), 'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir (R.H.Korea), and 'Heunhan Nammae 22' by Heunhan Nammae (Miraen Iseum).
Insights into Korean Reading Trends
For international readers of KStories, the Kyobo Total Weekly ranking offers valuable insights into current Korean reading trends.
It is important to look beyond simple sales figures and observe which books, authors, and publishers are making a notable impact.
Key Ranking Changes
The biggest climber this week is 'Siddhartha' by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa), which rose two spots from 9th to 7th.
Conversely, 'Goethe Said Everything' by Yui Suzuki (Leaf) experienced the biggest drop, falling five places from 5th to 10th.
Books that exited the top 10 include 'Pokémon Ecological Guidebook' by Yoshinari Yonehara (Kyobo), 'The 17th Young Writers' Award Anthology (2026)' by Kim Chae-won et al. (Kyobo), and 'Minimum Thoughts for Life' by Shin Young-jun et al. (Kyobo).
Top 10 Bestselling Books: May 25, 2026
1. 'Knowledge Briefing for Elegant Conversation' by Kim Jin (Bookpleasure) – New entry
2. 'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir (R.H.Korea) – Down 1 spot from last week (previously #1)
3. 'Heunhan Nammae 22' by Heunhan Nammae (Miraen Iseum) – Down 1 spot from last week (previously #2)
4. 'I Said Goodbye' by Kim Ae-ran (Munhakdongne) – Down 1 spot from last week (previously #3)
5. 'Grapefruit Apricot Club' by Han Roro (Authentic) – Down 1 spot from last week (previously #4)
6. 'Global Salesman Caught by God' by Park Han-gil (Kookmin Ilbo) – New entry
7. 'Siddhartha' by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa) – Up 2 spots from last week (previously #9)
8. 'Contradiction' by Yang Gui-ja (Sseuda) – Down 1 spot from last week (previously #7)
9. 'Nietzsche's Transcendent Being' by Friedrich Nietzsche (Hieut) – New entry
10. 'Goethe Said Everything' by Yui Suzuki (Leaf) – Down 5 spots from last week (previously #5)
