[2026] Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke! A Roundup of Easy-to-Sing Johnny’s Tracks
Johnny & Associates has wielded immense influence over Japan’s entertainment industry across the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras, continually producing nationally beloved idols.
Now renamed “SMILE-UP., Inc.” and having established a new agency company, “STARTO ENTERTAINMENT,” the former Johnny’s office remains in transition.
In this feature, we focus on “easy-to-sing” songs from the former Johnny’s group catalog, researching picks across eras—from Showa to today’s Reiwa—without limiting the timeframe.
While some songs may have higher keys for men that, conversely, make them easier for women to sing, we’ll deliver a review that highlights the key points of singability from multiple perspectives!
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[2026] Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke! Easy-to-Sing Johnny’s Tracks (21–30)
I’m being down to earth.Ryota Miyadate / Daisuke Sakuma
A unit composed of Ryota Miyadate, who exudes a royal charm, and Daisuke Sakuma, who leverages his love of anime to make a mark as a voice actor—this is a track by Ryota Miyadate / Daisuke Sakuma.
Included on the album Onko Chishin, released in November 2025, it’s a humor-filled number written and composed by Hyadain.
With lyrics that sing of a vast, planet-sized love and arrangements packed with energetic call-and-response shouts, it’s the kind of song that makes you want to chime in at karaoke.
It’s top-tier dance pop brimming with festival vibes—bright, unifying, and perfect for getting swept up in the excitement with everyone around you.
To You Who Don’t Know LoveNEWS
NEWS’s popular ballad, which sings of the bittersweet ache of a summer romance, served as the ending theme for the NTV Saturday drama “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time,” released in July 2016.
Boosted by the synergy with the drama featuring member Shigeaki Kato, it sold approximately 154,000 copies in its first week on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, earning the group their 20th consecutive No.
1 since debut.
Delicately portraying summer scenes and the pain of heartbreak, this song blends freshness and poignancy in exquisite balance, marking a new frontier for NEWS as a gem of a ballad.
Even if you feel that recent J-pop is difficult, this track’s straightforward, ballad-like melodic development should make it easy to sing.
ChankapanaNEWS
The song NEWS released in July 2012 is an upbeat kayō-style track with an exotic flair, featuring an unforgettable, catchy chorus that sticks after just one listen.
The title, imbued with the meaning “beloved person,” reflects the group’s deep affection for their fans.
It debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon chart with first-week sales of about 245,000 copies.
Praised as an Asian-flavored love-disco kayō song that brightens the summer, it also features a pre-chorus section with members’ spoken lines—a must-hear highlight for fans.
At karaoke, imagining your partner or someone special can help you sing it with even more emotion.
Midnight ShuffleKondō Masahiko
Known by the nickname “Match,” singer Masahiko Kondo dominated the idol scene in the 1980s while also thriving as a race car driver.
His 40th single, “Midnight Shuffle,” was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Silver Wolf: A Boy with Two Brains” and became a major hit.
Its melody is relaxed against a driving beat, and the key is low, making it easy to sing at karaoke.
With its high-energy ensemble that livens up any karaoke session, this rock tune is recommended even for those who aren’t confident singers.
Believearashi
This is a captivating track that features lyrics conveying a strong will to move toward the future, paired with a driving sound highlighted by resonant strings.
Released as a single in March 2009, it became widely known as the theme song for the live-action film Yatterman, starring Sho Sakurai.
With its fast tempo and a rap section by Sakurai, the difficulty level is a bit high, but the chorus is sung in unison, making it easy to learn—and guaranteed to get everyone pumped when sung together.
It’s a song that can put you in the spotlight if you nail it, so be sure to add it to your repertoire.
CharismaxSnow Man
A striking track that blends para para—the dance craze of the 1990s—with rapid-fire rap and a modern dance sound.
It’s a song released by Snow Man, known for their acrobatic performances, in August 2025.
The lyrics depict people stuck in dull routines unleashing their hidden brilliance and stepping into the spotlight, delivering a positive message that listeners themselves can become “charisma.” The music video even features a breathtaking scene with 250 dancers taking over the Shibuya crossing, visually amplifying the song’s energetic appeal.
Released after the single “SERIOUS,” this track is guaranteed to lift your mood.
Give it a listen when you want to boost your energy during housework or a workout!
HELLO HELLOSnow Man
The group’s 4th single “HELLO HELLO,” used as the theme song for the film Honey Lemon Soda, which features member Raul in his first starring role.
It’s the group’s first romantic pop song, and the ensemble featuring refreshing strings is particularly striking.
The melody moves up and down in small intervals, so you’ll need to pay attention, but there aren’t many large leaps, making it relatively easy to sing at karaoke.
However, since there are some high notes here and there, if it’s difficult, adjust the key to suit your voice.