The Return of 'Slam Dunk Champ', Ranked 7th on Yes24 Bestsellers

[Asia Economy Reporter Seo Mideum] "The left hand is just an assistant." Introduced to Korea in 1992, Inoue Takehiko's basketball manga 'Slam Dunk Champ,' which has become a cherished memory of childhood for the 30s and 40s generations, has returned in one volume compressing its famous scenes and lines after 26 years. It ranked 7th in the comprehensive bestseller list for the first week of January. It entered the top ranks along with the popularity of the theatrical release 'The First Slam Dunk,' which opened on the 4th. According to Yes24's data, 87.68% of 'Slam Dunk Champ' buyers were in their 30s and 40s, and the majority were male (86.04%).

The No. 1 spot on Yes24's comprehensive bestseller list for the first week of January was taken by Kim Hyenam's 'If I Live My Life Again (100,000 Copies Commemorative Special Edition).' The second place was occupied by 'Uncomfortable Convenience Store.'

'I Could Be Wrong,' the story of a Swede who achieved brilliant social success in his 20s but gave up everything to spend 17 years in ascetic practice in the forest, followed in third place. 'Uncomfortable Convenience Store 2,' which continues the wit and deep insight of the previous work with an even more profound story, warmed readers' hearts and rose to fourth place, continuing the upward trend along with the previous volume. Fifth place was taken by 'Trend Korea 2023,' known as the textbook of trends, fitting for the first week of the new year.

Study materials attracted attention. 'ETS TOEIC Official Test Question Book 1000 Vol.3 READING,' 'ETS TOEIC Official Test Question Book 1000 Vol.3 LISTENING,' and 'Hackers TOEIC Official VOCA' ranked 14th, 17th, and 19th respectively. For public sector employment preparation, '2023 Keunbyeolssaem Choi Taeseong's Star Korean History Korean History Proficiency Test Advanced (Levels 1, 2, 3) Upper' and '2023 Keunbyeolssaem Choi Taeseong's Star Korean History Korean History Proficiency Test Advanced (Levels 1, 2, 3) Lower' ranked 11th and 12th consecutively.

The vocabulary improvement book 'Teacher Lee Eunkyung's Elementary Vocabulary Daily Practice 365' ranked 8th. 'Sky Bus,' an elementary study strategy book by a 20-year veteran entrance exam expert that leads directly to prestigious universities, entered at 16th place.

In the eBook category, the English speaking training book 'English Speaking Practice January 2023 Issue' took first place.

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