[YES24 Bestsellers] 'Yeokhaengja' Ranks No.1... 'Abeojiui Haebangilji' Sales Increase 20 Times

[Asia Economy Reporter Seo Mideum] The number one spot on Yes24's comprehensive bestseller list for the third week of September was claimed by life hacker Jachang's life comeback strategy book, Yeokhaengja (The Reverser). Having previously held the top position for three consecutive weeks in July, Yeokhaengja regained the number one spot after about two months, drawing enthusiastic responses from readers with the release of a 100,000-copy commemorative fake edition.

In second place was the novel Bulpeonhan Pyeonuijeom 2 (The Uncomfortable Convenience Store 2), which warmly comforts the lives of our neighbors living through difficult times. The novel Haerbin (Harbin), depicting the passionate time of young An Jung-geun, who was not a hero, ranked third, while author Jeong Jia’s first full-length novel in 32 years, Abeojiui Haebangilji (Father’s Liberation Diary), took fourth place. According to Yes24’s data, sales of Abeojiui Haebangilji, published on September 2, increased about 20 times in the second week compared to the first week after release. Notably, 81.1% of buyers were in their 40s and 50s. Alongside the new release, the well-received Bulpeonhan Pyeonuijeom remained in fifth place.

Two steady sellers in the self-development category continue to enjoy consistent popularity. The One Thing, which ranked tenth, was published in 2013 and emphasizes the illusion of multitasking in a complex world and the power of simplicity. Grit: 100th Print Commemorative Recover Edition, published in 2016 and having surpassed 100 printings, ranked eleventh. This book reminds readers of the power of passion and perseverance that transcend talent and environment.

New comic releases also attracted attention this week. Yatsuda Teki’s Yakuza’s Fan Life 1, about a gangster uncle obsessed with K-POP, ranked 14th, and the collected volumes Horangi Hyeongnim 1~3 Set (Tiger Brother 1~3 Set), based on the hit Naver Webtoon, took 17th place through pre-orders.

In the eBook category, the new release Gajang Maehokjeogin (The Most Fascinating) by young author Han Jeong-hyun, part of Yes24’s “Recent Talk” series introducing notable young writers each month, ranked first. Following closely was Jeong Jia’s new novel Abeojiui Haebangilji, which took second place.

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