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[2026] Crowd-Pleaser Songs for the After-Party: Trending Hits and All-Time Classics

For many people, the real fun of events like weddings and year-end parties is the after-party.

Don’t you think so too?

After-parties often end up at karaoke, and if you’re ready to go all-in with a hilarious, crowd-pleasing song to hype things up, this article is packed with recommendations just for you!

We’ve rounded up not only those timeless classics and guaranteed crowd-pleasers but also the latest, joke-filled tracks.

Check the age range of the attendees and pick the song that’s most likely to get everyone fired up at the after-party.

[2026] Crowd-Pleasing Party Songs for the After-Party: Trending Hits and Timeless Classics (41–50)

Sorry for Being Cute feat. Chu-tan (CV: Saori Hayami)HONEY WORKS

Sorry for Being Cute feat. Chuutan (CV: Saori Hayami) / HoneyWorks
Sorry for Being Cute feat. Chu-tan (CV: Saori Hayami)HONEY WORKS

This song by HoneyWorks features lyrics brimming with self-affirmation and an irresistibly catchy melody that makes you want to dance.

Saori Hayami’s adorable vocals as Chuutan further enhance the song’s world.

Released in November 2022, it sparked a huge boom on TikTok and achieved the remarkable feat of holding the No.

1 spot for six consecutive weeks.

It’s the perfect pick for getting everyone pumped at occasions like wedding after-parties or year-end gatherings.

It’s also recommended for those who want to cherish their individuality or lift their spirits with something positive.

[2026] Crowd-pleasing novelty songs for the after-party: trending hits and time-tested classics (51–60)

Let It Go ~As I Am~May J.

May J. / Let It Go ~As It Is~ [Heartful ver.] (from the cover album 'Heartful Song Covers')
Let It Go ~As I Am~May J.

This is a song that became popular with both children and adults as the theme song of the blockbuster film Frozen.

Simply performing this song flawlessly is already a pretty advanced act.

Put on a dress, become Elsa from Frozen, and sing it out like a musical.

younger boykyandīzu

A Younger Boy / Candies (Cover)
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Released in 1975 as Candies’ fifth single.

It was their first hit and a well-known song.

If there are younger men in the audience, be sure to point at them to get some laughs.

Coordinating cute outfits will make the performance even more fun.

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It’s a bit old, but I think many people know its distinctive dance.

The choreography is very simple, so I think you can learn it quickly.

It’s a song that’s well-received by parents’ generation and teachers, so it tends to be a crowd-pleaser.

It works best if you wear flashy costumes to stand out and dance in an exaggerated way to hype it up.

Follow meE-girls

E-Girls / Follow Me ~Short Version~
Follow meE-girls

It was released as E-girls’ third single in 2012.

It works well as background music for parties or entertainment, and if you gather some girls and practice the dance, it’ll be even more exciting.

It’s a song that people can enjoy even if they don’t know it.

PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH

【MV】PERFECT HUMAN / RADIO FISH
PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH

It became a big hit as a song by REDIO FISH, a dance and vocal unit formed around the comedy duo Oriental Radio.

If you put on sunglasses, perfectly copy the rap, sing, and dance, it’s a current crowd-pleaser that will really hype things up.

It’s a recommended song for men.

Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā

This song, which candidly voices the feelings of a heartbroken man, was released in October 2009 and quickly soared in popularity.

The sight of people raising their hands and singing along to the chorus creates a unifying atmosphere that feels just like being at a live concert.

In 2013, it set a new record by topping the Oricon karaoke rankings for 49 consecutive weeks.

The following year, it became the first indie work to win the JASRAC Gold Award, among other remarkable achievements.

It’s a surefire choice to instantly elevate the mood at events where everyone wants to get hyped, such as wedding after-parties or year-end gatherings.