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With K-pop’s current popularity, haven’t you ever wanted to sing at karaoke and aim for a high score? K-pop’s catchy melodies and distinctive rhythms are delightful, but when you try singing in scoring mode, many of you may have experienced your score not improving as much as you’d hoped.
In fact, there are plenty of K-pop songs that make it easy to stay on pitch and ride the rhythm! In this article, we’ll introduce K-pop tracks that make it easier to aim for high scores in karaoke.
Many of them feature primarily Japanese lyrics and are easy to sing, so be sure to give them a try at your next karaoke session!
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[K-POP] Japanese-lyric songs that are easy to score high on in karaoke (1–10)
ELEVEN (Japanese ver.)ive
It was a massive hit in Korea and has been released in a Japanese version, so even K-pop beginners can handle the lyrics steadily.
I mostly remember hearing it on cable radio, and the chorus kind of stuck in my ears.
There are many places where the melody line is sharply cut, so the key is to keep the rhythm from slipping.
Since there are also bouncy rhythms, it helps to use your body well and keep a fine, precise pulse.
Also, the section before the chorus slows down, then it picks up speed from the chorus, so be careful not to rush the tempo.
If you consciously sing with a bright tone at all times, you can switch more easily without your pitch dropping, even when the rhythm or melody changes!
FEARLESS (Japanese ver.)LE SSERAFIM
Expresses moving forward without fear of public scrutiny in the Japanese version of their Korean debut song.
It was played a lot on cable radio, so even those not familiar with K-pop may have heard it at some point.
Looking at the lyrics, there’s a lot of English, but there are many catchy phrases, so you don’t need to overprepare—just sing it lightly as if letting it flow.
However, if your timing slips, you’ll lose points, so keep a solid rhythm.
For the high part before the chorus, consciously match the timing using your hand to feel the rhythm and pitch, and project your voice without hesitation!
WISH (Japanese Ver.)NCT WISH
If you want to aim for a high score with a refreshing-style song, WISH (Japanese Ver.) is recommended! In K-pop, especially in male groups, there’s always a member assigned to the “high notes.” If you’re not good at high notes, you’ll need to get past this part.
Since belting high notes in chest voice is harder than using falsetto, here are a few tips.
For those piercing high notes, lift your facial muscles firmly and project your voice decisively toward the distance or your chest! If you hesitate, your timing will be off and you won’t hit the note well.
When you feel “This is it!” go for it with momentum!
Expiration dateSEVENTEEN
This Japanese original song, released on November 27, 2024, is one of the easiest K-pop Japanese ballads to score high on! It’s also the theme song for NHK’s late-night drama “Will My Future Self Blow Me Away!?” and has a sophisticated, bittersweet vibe.
The song itself is a short 3 minutes and 10 seconds with a slow tempo, making it very easy to sing.
It’s not a song to belt out in chest voice; it suits a style where you close your eyes and sing in falsetto.
Since actually closing your eyes makes it harder to keep pitch, I recommend raising your hand and moving it to guide your intonation.
Keeping your eyebrows raised the whole time is important, too! Try singing it gently, almost as if you’re speaking.
HaruHaru -Japanese Version-BIGBANG
Released in 2008, this is a ballad whose Korean title means “day by day,” featuring a dramatic sound themed around heartbreaking breakups and partings.
It’s a signature song that became extremely popular in Japan as well, with a Japanese version released later.
Since it’s sung by five members, some parts have overlapping melodies, but the main melody line is very easy to follow, so even first-time listeners should find it easy to learn.
However, because it’s such a sorrowful song, adding too much expressiveness might actually lower your score.
For scoring, try singing as plainly as possible at first, then adjust little by little if your expressiveness ends up being too low.
Go Go Summer!KARA
It’s a bright, poppy summer song and one of the signature tracks that further boosted KARA’s popularity in Japan.
Released in 2011, it was used as the CM song for LG Electronics’ smartphone “Optimus bright,” and KARA themselves appeared in the commercial, which became a hot topic.
Although the chorus leaves the strongest impression, the song as a whole spans a wide vocal range from A3 to F5.
The pitch steadily rises from the A-melody to the chorus, so singing with growing momentum and energy can help you keep your pitch from dropping and maintain solid vocal fold engagement.
Be careful not to get overly carried away with the groove so the tempo doesn’t rush.
NEW LOOKMISAMO
A cool, mature song that captivates more with groove and stability than flash.
The range isn’t too wide and the melody is quite linear, so singers who can stay relaxed and sing accurately tend to score higher.
Where the same melody continues from the intro with more words, the key is not to enunciate too sharply—release small bursts of air as if tonguing.
The song itself has a calm vibe, so it may be better to sing evenly and avoid shouting.
If you want to add expressive nuance, try changing the position of the mic as you sing.
When the song reaches its peak, bring the mic closer to your mouth and give it a try.