"Lee Hae-chan Memoir" climbed two spots from the previous week to claim the top position in Kyobo Bookstore's bestseller rankings for the second week of February. Following news of his sudden passing, readers have shown keen interest in the late politician's life and career. Male readers accounted for 53.1% of purchases, with the strongest response coming from readers in their 50s.
Morgan Housel's "The Psychology of Money" held steady at second place, while Yui Suzuki's "Goethe Said Everything," which had ranked first for four consecutive weeks, dropped to third.
"The Use of History (Special Combined Edition)" by popular instructor Choi Tae-sung, known as "Big Star Teacher," entered the rankings at seventh place. Interest from exam-takers surged following his live YouTube broadcast after the Korean History Proficiency Test and an exclusive online autograph signing event.
Jung You-jeong's "Shoot My Heart" debuted at 17th place immediately upon release. Female readers comprised 92.3% of purchasers, with women in their 20s accounting for 51.3%, indicating strong interest among younger demographics.