{"id":1442,"date":"2026-07-24T01:59:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T01:59:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/structured-weekly_kyobo_fiction_ranking-kyobo_fiction_weekly-2026-07-21-en\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T02:14:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T02:14:26","slug":"structured-weekly_kyobo_fiction_ranking-kyobo_fiction_weekly-2026-07-21-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/structured-weekly_kyobo_fiction_ranking-kyobo_fiction_weekly-2026-07-21-en\/","title":{"rendered":"Fiction Bestsellers Top 10 (As of July 21, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fiction Bestsellers Top 10 (As of July 21, 2026)<\/div>\n

As of July 21, 2026, the #1 fiction bestseller is *Siddhartha* by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa). This week's ranking includes three new entries, with *Aquarium* by Yoo Rae-hyuk (Poster Shop) showing the most significant rise.<\/p>\n

TOP 10<\/h2>\n
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Ranking Summary: July 21, 2026<\/h2>\n

The top ranks are dominated by *Siddhartha* by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa), *Aquarium* by Yoo Rae-hyuk (Poster Shop), and *Project Hail Mary* by Andy Weir (RH Korea).<\/p>\n

Notably, Hermann Hesse has multiple entries, with two books appearing on the list.<\/p>\n

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

For international KStories readers, this Kyobo Fiction Weekly ranking serves as a valuable reference for understanding current Korean reading trends.<\/p>\n

Beyond just listing sales rankings, it's important to observe which books, authors, and publishers are making a significant impact.<\/p>\n

Minumsa notably appears multiple times with three books on the list.<\/p>\n

Key Ranking Changes<\/h2>\n

Largest Jump: *Aquarium* by Yoo Rae-hyuk (Poster Shop) climbed two spots from #4 to #2.<\/p>\n

Largest Drop: *Hello, I Said* (Home Edition Recover) by Kim Ae-ran (Munhakdongne) fell two spots from #3 to #5.<\/p>\n

Books that dropped off the chart include *The Double-Decker Bus of Richmond Hill* by Lee Kyung-jin (Kyobo), *Goethe Said It All* by Suzuki Yui (Kyobo), and *Masquerade Life* by Keigo Higashino (Kyobo).<\/p>\n

Fiction Bestsellers Top 10: July 21, 2026<\/h2>\n

#1 *Siddhartha* by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa) – Held steady at #1.<\/p>\n

#2 *Aquarium* by Yoo Rae-hyuk (Poster Shop) – Climbed two spots from #4.<\/p>\n

#3 *Project Hail Mary* by Andy Weir (RH Korea) – Fell one spot from #2.<\/p>\n

#4 *Contradictions* by Yang Gwi-ja (Sseuda) – Climbed one spot from #5.<\/p>\n

#5 *Hello, I Said* (Home Edition Recover) by Kim Ae-ran (Munhakdongne) – Fell two spots from #3.<\/p>\n

#6 *Grapefruit Apricot Club* by Han Roro (Authentic) – Climbed two spots from #8.<\/p>\n

#7 *The Waltz of the Spirits 1* by Bernard Werber (Open Books) – Held steady at #7.<\/p>\n

#8 *Aimez-vous Brahms…* by Fran\u00e7oise Sagan (Minumsa) – New Entry.<\/p>\n

#9 *New Exorcist Chronicle: New Age Edition 1* (Pre-order) by Lee Woo-hyuk (Banta) – New Entry.<\/p>\n

#10 *Demian* by Hermann Hesse (Minumsa) – New Entry.<\/p>\n

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