{"id":1637,"date":"2026-08-21T17:27:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T17:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/structured-weekly_kyobo_poetry_ranking-kyobo_poetry_weekly-2026-08-22-en\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T17:27:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T17:27:26","slug":"structured-weekly_kyobo_poetry_ranking-kyobo_poetry_weekly-2026-08-22-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/structured-weekly_kyobo_poetry_ranking-kyobo_poetry_weekly-2026-08-22-en\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Bestselling Poetry Books in Korea (As of August 22, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Top 10 Bestselling Poetry Books in Korea (As of August 22, 2026)<\/div>\n

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.<\/p>\n

TOP 10<\/h2>\n
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Ranking Summary (August 22, 2026)<\/h2>\n

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).<\/p>\n

Author Na Tae-joo notably has three books listed in the top rankings.<\/p>\n

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

For KStories' international readers, this Kyobo Poetry Weekly ranking offers valuable insight into current Korean reading trends.<\/p>\n

Beyond a simple list of sales rankings, it's crucial to observe which books, authors, and publishers are making a significant impact.<\/p>\n

Munhak-gwa Jiseongsa stands out with four repeated entries on the list.<\/p>\n

Notable Rank Changes<\/h2>\n

Biggest climb: 'I Love You Like an Old Street' by Jin Eun-young (Munhak-gwa Jiseongsa) rose one spot from #6 to #5.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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).<\/p>\n

Top 10 Bestselling Poetry Books (August 22, 2026)<\/h2>\n

No. 1: 'I See You as a Flower (1 Million Copy Commemorative Edition) (Recover: K)' by Na Tae-joo (Jihye) \u2014 Holds steady at No. 1.<\/p>\n

No. 2: 'Sky, Wind, Star, and Poem (First Edition)' by Yoon Dong-joo (The Story) \u2014 Holds steady at No. 2.<\/p>\n

No. 3: 'Calligraphy, Time to Become an Adult' by Na Tae-joo (Booklog Company) \u2014 Holds steady at No. 3.<\/p>\n

No. 4: 'Tomato Cup Ramen (Special Edition)' by Cha Jeong-eun (Bookk) \u2014 Holds steady at No. 4.<\/p>\n

No. 5: 'I Love You Like an Old Street' by Jin Eun-young (Munhak-gwa Jiseongsa) \u2014 Up one spot from No. 6.<\/p>\n

No. 6: 'Try Reading Love and Extinction Interchangeably' by Yoo Seon-hye (Munhak-gwa Jiseongsa) \u2014 Up one spot from No. 7.<\/p>\n

No. 7: 'Don't Try So Hard' by Na Tae-joo (Yeollimwon) \u2014 New entry.<\/p>\n

No. 8: 'And So One Day, Love (Main Book + Separate Volume Set)' by Choi Seung-ja (Munhak-gwa Jiseongsa) \u2014 Down three spots from No. 5.<\/p>\n

No. 9: 'I Put the Evening in the Drawer' by Han Kang (Munhak-gwa Jiseongsa) \u2014 Down one spot from No. 8.<\/p>\n

No. 10: 'Love as If You've Never Been Hurt' by Ryu Si-hwa (Oraedonmire) \u2014 New entry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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