[Kyobo Bookstore Bestseller] 'Pachinko' Ranks No.1 Amid Sales Suspension News

[Asia Economy Reporter Seomideum] Lee Min-jin's 'Pachinko,' which gained attention as the original novel of a global OTT drama, has risen to the top spot as a reverse-run bestseller. Interest surged especially as news of its sales suspension came amid growing attention to the drama. Since there has been no news of a reprint, sales sharply increased due to readers' impatience over the difficulty of obtaining the book for a while. Examining the age group of buyers, readers in their 40s accounted for the highest proportion at 31.5%. Compared to other original novels experiencing reverse runs due to drama issues, the proportion of readers in their 50s was higher, notably moving the hearts of somewhat older readers.

'2022 13th Young Writers Award Winning Works Collection' ranked 7th overall upon publication. Among domestic literary awards, it honors good short stories and consistently compiles winning works collections, forming a strong base of dedicated readers. Looking at the buyers, it is favored by female readers in their 20s and 30s, demonstrating the influence of young readers.

Additionally, Jeong Sora's 'Jeojutokki' (Cursed Rabbit) gradually showed growth as it was mentioned as a candidate for the Man Booker International Prize, and interest among domestic readers increased as it reached the final shortlist. This week, it rose 162 places to rank 31st overall.

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