VOL.72/2024.07

2nd Week, June 2024

Best seller Trends in the Four Biggest Online Bookstores in Korea

2024.07.01

As the heat arrived earlier than usual, the second week of June saw the emergence of several great books to read. Ranked 9th on the list is Two People’s International, a short story collection by Kim Ki-Tae, winner of the 2024 Young Writer Award. The title story has gone viral on social media, becoming the 3rd most viewed story in the history of Munjang Webzine, drawing significant attention to the collection. Meanwhile, the script book set for the popular drama “Lovely Runner” secured the 3rd spot, highlighting how TV popularity can translate into book sales. The series’ success was evident as the Lovely Runner script Book Set quickly hit the best seller list with a substantial number of pre-orders.

* K-Book Trends Vol. 62 – See books recommended by writer Kim Ki-Tae

The No. 9 non-fiction book, At the Age of 50, I Decided to Live for Fun, became a best seller within a month of its release. The book, which suggests “38 ways to age in style by doing what you love,” invites the readers to complete the book together, giving them time for contemplation and a chance to reflect on their lives. Another book in the top 10 is The Money Book, a collection of 100 financial must-know facts for a good life by Toss, a Korean financial platform.
For children’s books for the 2nd week of June, Common Siblings Science Expedition 10: Ecosystem has taken the top spot among the top 5 best sellers. Designed to get elementary school children enthused about science, this 10th volume follows Hunhan Nammae as they save the planet. Other books on the list include Mom’s History Letter at No. 4 and Seol Min-Seok’s Korean History Adventure 29 at No. 2, which are fun and informative books that introduce children to history. Meanwhile, Doggy Poo by Kwon Jeong-Saeng, at No. 5, has been released in a new edition that retains the original story and features commentary. Hopefully, this masterwork of Korean picture books will once again impress and console adults and children with its new look.

* K-Book Trends Vol. 70 – Go to the introduction of the Kwon Jeong-Saeng Fairy Tale Museum

* The rank of best sellers below was organized after integrating domestic best sellers in the second week of June from the four biggest online bookstores in Korea – Kyobo Bookstore, Aladdin, Yes 24, and Interpark.

Top 10 best sellers for the 2nd week of June
1		A Little Life 1 Author│Hanya Yanagihara Publisher│Sigongsa Genre│Fiction
2		A Little Life 2 Author│Hanya Yanagihara Publisher│Sigongsa Genre│Fiction
3		Lovely Runner script Book Set Author│Lee Si-Eun Publisher│Booklog Company Genre│Art / pop culture
4		Same as Ever Author│Morgan Housel Publisher│Seosamdok Genre│Business
5		One Page a Day: A Transcribing Note for Your Vocabulary Author│Yoo Seon-Kyeong Publisher│Wisdom House Genre│Self-Help
6		THE MONEY BOOK Author│Toss Publisher│Viva Republica Genre│Business
6		Understatement Author│Matthias Nöllke Publisher│First Penguin Genre│Self-help
8		Reading Schopenhauer at Forty Author│Kang Yong-Soo Publisher│Uknowbooks Genre│Philosophy
9		Two People’s International Author│Kim Ki-Tae Publisher│Munhakdongne Publishing Group Genre│Fiction
9		At the Age of 50, I Decided to Live for Fun Author│Lee Seo-Won Publisher│Namusai Genre│Non-Fiction

 

Top 5 children’s books for the 2nd week of June
1		Common Siblings Science Expedition 10: Ecosystem Author│Kim Un-Jung, Lee Hyeon-Jin Publisher│Gimmyoung Junior
2		Seol Min-Seok’s Korean History Adventure 29 Author│Seol Min-Seok Publisher│Dankkumi
3		Common Siblings 16 Author│Hunhan Nammae Publisher│Mirae N (I-Seum)
4		Mom’s History Letter Author│Park Eun-Bong Publisher│With Book Kids
5		Doggy Poo Author│Kwon Jeong-Saeng Publisher│Gilbut Kids
5		Kirby’s Dream Land Pupupu Hero 4: The Mysterious Boat and Magolor! Author│Kei Aoki, Mikamaru Publisher│Dasan Kids