Stoner climbs to 3rd place at Kyobo Bookstore,
maintains 1st place on Yes24 for two consecutive weeks
Renewed interest through Hong Jinkyung's YouTube channel
Dual Brain by Lee Sun Molik enters Yes24's top 5 with strong pre-orders
Popularity of Mosun, Geupryu, and Chaesikjuija continues
John Williams' novel Stoner rose 15 places from last week to rank 3rd overall at Kyobo Bookstore. It is gaining renewed attention through edited content on Hong Jin-kyung's YouTube channel, showing another reverse climb. The highest proportion of readers is in their 40s, accounting for 28%.
In addition, the popularity of novels such as Mosun, Geupryu, and Chaesikjuija continues.
Thanks to the success of director Bong Joon-ho's film Mickey 17, the original novel of the same name ranked 19th overall.
Choi Jae-chun's Yangsim rose 138 places to 25th (20th on Yes24) after the author appeared on a current affairs program, drawing attention. Lee Kyung-kyu's Salmiraneun Wanbyeokhan Nongdam climbed 30 places to 30th (9th on Yes24).
The popularity of Stoner was also confirmed on Yes24. It held the 1st place for two consecutive weeks, surpassing Han Kang's Sonyeoni Onda. The 3rd place was taken by Choyeok Bucheoui Mal, recommended by Jang Won-young.
Dual Brain by Lee Sun Molik, "the most influential figure in the field of artificial intelligence," entered Yes24's overall ranking at 4th place with pre-orders. It rose 12% compared to the previous week, driven by interest from the 40s and 50s age groups (66%). Author Lee Sun Molik is one of Time magazine's "100 Most Influential People in AI," actively advising AI companies and integrating AI into education. The book Dual Brain approaches AI from a practical perspective, focusing on how AI will change our lives rather than rosy futures or vague pessimism.
2025 Keunbyeolssaem Choi Taeseong's Byeolbyeol Hanguksa Hanguksaneungryeokgeomjeungsiheom Simhwa (Levels 1, 2, 3) Sang followed in 5th place.
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