What’s behind Jang Won-young’s ‘Lucky Vicky’ mindset
Key takeaways
Quick summary- 1When Kyobo Book Center released its list of the top 10 bestsellers for 2025, one title stood out amid a sea of Korean books: “Super-Translated Buddha's Words,”…
- 2Its unlikely rise can be traced to a single moment.
- 3In January, Jang Won-young of the K-pop group Iv
When Kyobo Book Center released its list of the top 10 bestsellers for 2025, one title stood out amid a sea of Korean books: “Super-Translated Buddha's Words,” by a Japanese monk. Its unlikely rise can be traced to a single moment. In January, Jang Won-young of the K-pop group Ive
mentioned the book during her appearance on tvN talk show “You Quiz on the Block.” Almost immediately, sales took off. Originally published in May 2024, the book climbed rapidly into the upper ranks of the weekly bests
Related groups
Click the same reaction again to remove it.
(Updates after load — yes, your readers are humans… mostly.)
Top reads this week
Last 7 days
NCHIVE To Make Their Comeback With 1st Mini Album 'ACHIEVE' on September 26
4d ago
The K-Update: 8/31/26
5d ago
Upcoming K-Dramas to Watch in September 2026: Release Dates, Cast & Where to Stream
2d ago
K-pop Idols Are Embracing Korea’s Viral “Lucky Turtle” Trend
1d ago
ATEEZ Takes Home 8th Daesang at 2026 K-World Dream Awards
5d ago