As of July 1, 2026, Song Hee-gu's "My First Real Estate Textbook" (Seosamdok) has claimed the No. 1 spot on the bestseller list. This week's ranking features three new entries, with Hermann Hesse's classic "Siddhartha" (Minumsa) showing the most remarkable jump in position.
TOP 10
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나의 첫 번째 부동산 교과서
송희구 · Kyobo
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싯다르타
헤르만 헤세 · Kyobo
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품격 있는 대화를 위한 지식 브리핑
김진 · Kyobo
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패밀리 레스토랑 가자(하)(완결)
와야마 야마 · Kyobo
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5 |
부의 갈림길
오건영 · Kyobo
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프로젝트 헤일메리
앤디 위어 · Kyobo
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니체의 초월자
프리드리히 니체 · Kyobo
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8 |
달러 역설
오태민 · Kyobo
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내면 근력
짐 머피 · Kyobo
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안녕이라 그랬어(집에디션 리커버)
김애란 · Kyobo
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Ranking Summary (July 1, 2026)
The top ranks are primarily held by "My First Real Estate Textbook" by Song Hee-gu (Seosamdok), "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa), and "Knowledge Briefing for Dignified Conversations" by Kim Jin (Book Pleasure).
Insights into Korean Reading Trends
For KStories international readers, the Kyobo Total Weekly ranking serves as a valuable reference, offering a glimpse into current reading trends in South Korea.
Rather than merely listing sales ranks, it is insightful to observe which specific books, authors, and publishers are gaining prominence.
Munhakdongne is a notable publisher, with two books appearing on this week's list.
Key Ranking Changes
Largest Jump: Hermann Hesse's "Siddhartha" (Minumsa) climbed two spots from last week's 4th place to reach 2nd.
Largest Drop: Jim Murphy's "Inner Strength" (Willbook) fell one spot from 8th to 9th.
Books that dropped out of the top 10 this week include "The Double-Decker Bus of Richmond Hill" by Lee Kyung-jin (Kyobo), "I Said Goodbye" by Kim Ae-ran (Kyobo), and "Subin's Doosan, Doosan's Subin" by Jung Su-bin et al. (Kyobo).
Kyobo Bestseller Top 10 (July 1, 2026)
1. "My First Real Estate Textbook" by Song Hee-gu (Seosamdok) – Maintains No. 1 position.
2. "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa) – Climbed two spots from 4th last week.
3. "Knowledge Briefing for Dignified Conversations" by Kim Jin (Book Pleasure) – Maintains 3rd position.
4. "Let's Go to the Family Restaurant (Part 2, Complete)" by Wayama Yama (Munhakdongne) – New entry.
5. "The Crossroads of Wealth" by Oh Geon-yeong (Forest Books) – Maintains 5th position.
6. "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir (RH Korea) – Maintains 6th position.
7. "Nietzsche's Overman" by Friedrich Nietzsche (Hieut) – Maintains 7th position.
8. "The Dollar Paradox" by Oh Tae-min (Heritage Books) – New entry.
9. "Inner Strength" by Jim Murphy (Willbook) – Dropped one spot from 8th last week.
10. "I Said Goodbye (Home Edition Recover)" by Kim Ae-ran (Munhakdongne) – New entry.