[Asia Economy Reporter Seo Mideum] For three consecutive weeks, Jacheong's 'The Contrarian' has maintained its position as the overall number one, with strong performances continuing in the novel category among the top ranks. 'The Uncomfortable Convenience Store' and 'Farewell' followed closely, with five titles making it into the overall top 10. It appears that as readers enjoy more leisure time during the vacation and holiday season, interest in bestselling novels is increasing, marking the literary high season.
The children's literature series beloved by young readers, 'The Strange Candy Store Jeoncheondang 15,' debuted at number 8 overall upon release. Having surpassed 1.7 million copies in cumulative sales, it is unusually popular for a children's literature series. As a result, each new release quickly climbs to the top ranks, surpassing adult single-volume books. 'Egg Doctor' also jumped to 14th place, and 'Greek and Roman Mythology 29' entered the overall chart at 23rd, showing that children's comic series are also enjoying considerable popularity.
The original novel 'Intimate Stranger' by Jeong Hana, which inspired the OTT drama 'Anna,' continues to attract readers even after the drama ended. It rose three places to rank 7th overall, and given the drama's strong buzz, reader interest is expected to continue for some time.
A signing event was held for Son Woong-jung, father of world-class soccer player Son Heung-min. Despite being on a weekday morning, the event was bustling with readers waiting for autographs. As a result, 'Everything Starts from the Basics' jumped 15 places to rank 36th overall.
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