{"id":1348,"date":"2026-07-02T01:40:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T01:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/structured-weekly_kyobo_essay_ranking-kyobo_essay_weekly-2026-07-01-en\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T02:00:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T02:00:20","slug":"structured-weekly_kyobo_essay_ranking-kyobo_essay_weekly-2026-07-01-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/structured-weekly_kyobo_essay_ranking-kyobo_essay_weekly-2026-07-01-en\/","title":{"rendered":"Kyobo Books’ Top 10 Essay Bestsellers (As of July 1, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kyobo Books' Top 10 Essay Bestsellers (As of July 1, 2026)<\/div>\n

As of July 1, 2026, the #1 bestselling essay is "Anxiety (Recover:K)" by Alain de Botton (published by Eunhaengnamu). This week's ranking features one new entry. The book showing the most significant rise is "The Happiness of Adults is Quiet (400,000-Copy Commemorative Special Cover)" by Taesu (published by Page2books).<\/p>\n

TOP 10<\/h2>\n
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Ranking Summary as of July 1, 2026<\/h2>\n

The top ranks are dominated by "Anxiety (Recover:K)" by Alain de Botton (Eunhaengnamu), "Adolescent Mom's Five Viscera and Six Bowels" by Namin Ae (Seogyo Books), and "I'll Be So Happy I Wonder If This is Okay (Kyobo Bookstore 100,000-Copy Commemorative Exclusive Cover)" by Ilhong (Bookrum).<\/p>\n

Insights into Korean Reading Trends<\/h2>\n

For international readers of KStories, this Kyobo Essay Weekly ranking serves as a valuable reference point, offering a glimpse into current reading trends in Korea.<\/p>\n

It is important to look beyond just the simple sales order and focus on which books, authors, and publishers are making a significant impact.<\/p>\n

Key Ranking Changes<\/h2>\n

Biggest Riser: #5 "The Happiness of Adults is Quiet (400,000-Copy Commemorative Special Cover)" by Taesu (Page2books) \u2014 climbed 2 spots from #7 last week.<\/p>\n

Biggest Drop: #7 "Soo-bin of Doosan, Doosan of Soo-bin" by Jung Soo-bin et al. (Brainstore) \u2014 fell 6 spots from #1 last week.<\/p>\n

Books that dropped out of the chart include "Moonwalk" by Michael Jackson et al. (Kyobo).<\/p>\n

Kyobo Essay Bestsellers Top 10 (July 1, 2026)<\/h2>\n

1. Anxiety (Recover:K) by Alain de Botton (Eunhaengnamu) – Up 1 spot from #2 last week<\/p>\n

2. Adolescent Mom's Five Viscera and Six Bowels by Namin Ae (Seogyo Books) – Up 1 spot from #3 last week<\/p>\n

3. I'll Be So Happy I Wonder If This is Okay (Kyobo Bookstore 100,000-Copy Commemorative Exclusive Cover) by Ilhong (Bookrum) – Up 1 spot from #4 last week<\/p>\n

4. Kind People Win (Special Hardcover Edition) by Lee Haein (Feelm) – Up 1 spot from #5 last week<\/p>\n

5. The Happiness of Adults is Quiet (400,000-Copy Commemorative Special Cover) by Taesu (Page2books) – Up 2 spots from #7 last week<\/p>\n

6. In Front of a Blank Page by Choi Eun-young (Munhakdongne) – Maintained #6 from last week<\/p>\n

7. Soo-bin of Doosan, Doosan of Soo-bin by Jung Soo-bin et al. (Brainstore) – Down 6 spots from #1 last week<\/p>\n

8. Cultivating Steadfastness by Soopoollim (Dasan Books) – Maintained #8 from last week<\/p>\n

9. Live Cherishing Yourself by Na Tae-ju (Double Book) – Up 1 spot from #10 last week<\/p>\n

10. Because There Is Love, We Live by Yoo Si-min et al. (Eunbit) – New entry<\/p>\n

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