[K-POP] Korean songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke: classic crowd-pleasers

HAPPYDAY6

DAY6 – HAPPY (Official Audio)

Shining in the Korean music scene, this song by DAY6 is also a karaoke favorite.

Contrary to its bright, poppy melody, it earnestly sings of the heartfelt wish to “be happy” while carrying everyday worries and anxieties.

Crafted by the members themselves, its alternative rock sound is included on the album Fourever.

It conveys relatable feelings—struggling with the prominence of so-called winners in our social-media age and the difficulty of living simply.

In September 2024, six months after the album’s release, they became the first male artist of the year to achieve a Perfect All-Kill.

The gentle tones that embrace inner turmoil are sure to resonate with anyone who wants to keep moving forward despite their fears and concerns.

LOVE 119RIIZE

RIIZE 라이즈 ‘Love 119’ MV

RIIZE’s digital single left a striking impression.

The luscious piano riff and driving drumline are especially memorable.

With vocals that harness a thrilling yet sweet allure—much like the song’s own world—each member’s individuality shines through.

By the time you finish the track, you’ll feel wrapped in the sensation of having fallen in love.

Released in January 2024, it reached No.

1 on Korea’s MelOn HOT100 and Bugs’ real-time chart.

As a RIIZE hit, it has a laid-back, pleasant vibe that softens the mood.

It’s perfect not only when you want to get hyped, but also when you want to savor the feeling of being in love.

You Were Beautiful (예뻤어)DAY6

DAY6 “You Were Beautiful(예뻤어)” M/V

DAY6, a band that represents Korea’s band sound, released this heartrending number in February 2017.

It leaves the impression of lyrics that capture the exact feelings that surface when you suddenly recall the past.

Though it’s a love song, its warm tone that evokes nostalgia is especially appealing.

As their signature track that surged back up the charts in 2024 and boosted their popularity, it’s also beloved at karaoke.

The emotions resonate like a scene from a film, gently wrapping you up.

It’s perfect for livening up a karaoke session with friends, too.

T.B.H (고민중독)QWER

QWER ‘고민중독’ Official MV

A refreshingly bright confession song from the mini-album “MANITO,” released in April 2024 by QWER, a girls’ band gaining attention in South Korea.

While vividly portraying the delicate feelings of a girl in love, the J-pop–style, approachable melody line resonates pleasantly.

Wrapped in a warm sonic world that embraces fluttering heartbeats, the track depicts the protagonist’s inner struggle as she agonizes alone, unable to fully convey her feelings to the one she likes.

With an arrangement that really gets the crowd going, it’s perfect for karaoke—so be sure to sing it with your close friends and have fun raising your voices together!

GashinaSUNMI

[MV] SUNMI(선미) _ Gashina(가시나)

She debuted as a member of Wonder Girls, a girl group under leading agency JYP Entertainment, and scored a massive hit with “Tell Me.” She later made her solo debut in 2013 and released a string of hits such as “24 Hours” and “Full Moon.” Packed with elements of Black music, this song can be called one of Sunmi’s signature tracks, achieving her first one million downloads and reaching No.

1 on Korea’s Gaon chart.

There are some fast-paced parts, so you might need practice to sing it at karaoke.

If you like R&B, this is definitely a track you should check out!

LATATA(G)I-DLE

(G)I-DLE – 「LATATA」(Japanese ver.) MUSIC VIDEO

(G)I-DLE is a girl group known for its strong self-produced style.

It’s pronounced “jee idol.” Their track LATATA, released in 2018, features a somewhat Latin-influenced rhythm.

The pitch movement in the hook is relatively gentle, and most of the low-register sections are rap parts, so the range may feel narrower than the actual vocal range.

If you want a song that combines coolness with an infectious groove to hype up a karaoke session, be sure to add this one to your repertoire.

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Deja VuDreamcatcher

Dreamcatcher(드림캐쳐) ‘데자부 (Deja Vu)’ MV

A heartrending rock ballad that lets you feel the shadow of love.

Unlike typical up-tempo K-pop, it features a calm atmosphere.

The image is of a foggy forest where you and your beloved are trapped.

Even while feeling the pain of loving, the song declares you could never be separated from him.

It builds into a rock sound toward the end, so let’s gradually raise the energy.

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