[YES24 Bestseller] Lifehacker Jacheong's Life Strategy Self-Help Book 'Yeokhaengja' Ranks No.1

[Asia Economy Reporter Seomideum] The number one spot on Yes24's comprehensive bestseller list for the fourth week of June was claimed by the life hacker Jachang's self-development book "Yeokhaengja," which details strategies for achieving economic freedom. After debuting at number one in the fourth week of May, it has reclaimed the top position about a month later. Following this, the popular action manga combining espionage and comedy elements, "Spy Family 9," ranked second, and Kim Young-ha's novel "Farewell," which deeply contemplates the meaning of life and death, took third place. The warm neighborhood story "Uncomfortable Convenience Store," which comforts weary days, ranked fourth, while "Surviving Inflation," offering safe investment methods in the post-inflation era, came in fifth.

Children's educational books continued to show strong performance this week. "Common Siblings Science Exploration Team 5 Physics 1," which introduces hidden physical laws in an exciting amusement park, rose four places from the previous week to eighth, and "Seol Min-seok's Korean History Adventure 21," depicting the story of Princess Pyeonggang and Fool Ondal from the Samguk Sagi Ondal biography, ranked 14th. "Naked History 1," compiling essential elementary world history from the tvN educational variety show "Naked History," placed 18th.

With university students starting their summer vacation, TOEIC-related books also entered the rankings. "ETS TOEIC Official Test Question Book 1000 Vol.3 READING" and "ETS TOEIC Official Test Question Book 1000 Vol.3 LISTENING," which include past exam questions and predicted problems, ranked 15th and 20th respectively this week.

In the e-book category, the essay "Things Left Behind After Departure" by heirloom organizer Kim Saebyeol and Jeon Aewon held the number one spot for two consecutive weeks. The sincere essay "Proud Me" by Cheon Seon-ran, the third featured author in Yes24's "Looking for Writers" project introducing young writers who will shape the future of Korean literature, ranked second.

On the 15th, books by Professor Jung Seon-geun of Seoul National University's Department of Rehabilitation Medicine saw a surprise resurgence following his appearance on the tvN variety show "You Quiz on the Block," reaffirming the powerful influence of the so-called "You Quiz Seller." With Professor Jung, known as the "God of the Spine," sparking nationwide interest in back health, his books published last year, "Hundred-Year Back 2 Treatment Edition" and "Hundred-Year Back 1 Diagnosis Edition," ranked seventh and ninth respectively, while "Hundred-Year Exercise," published in 2019, placed 13th, drawing significant attention.

According to Yes24's analysis, sales of the three books "Hundred-Year Back 2 Treatment Edition," "Hundred-Year Back 1 Diagnosis Edition," and "Hundred-Year Exercise" increased by 279% compared to the previous week, starting from the broadcast date on the 15th. The largest group of buyers were in their 40s (37.5%), followed closely by those in their 50s (24.3%) and 30s (23.9%). The gender ratio was approximately 4:6, with a higher proportion of female buyers.

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