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

Even though I hate you, I love youDavichi

다비치(Davichi) 미워도 사랑하니까 (가사 첨부)

Davichi’s “Because I Love You Even If I Hate You” is a heart-wrenching song about painful love.

With its relaxed tempo, it’s easy to sing even for those who aren’t comfortable with up-tempo tracks.

True to Davichi’s style, the key is quite high, but since there isn’t much pitch variation, it’s a recommended choice.

GratitudeKimu Donryuru

김동률 – 감사

If you’re looking for a calm, easy-to-sing ballad for karaoke, I recommend Kim Dong-ryul’s “Thank You.” If you have a wonderful low voice, why not show off your rich bass with “Thank You”? Just be mindful of the song’s wide pitch range.

DevilCLC

CLC(씨엘씨) – ‘Devil’ Official Music Video

A fierce, girl-crush anthem from a confident girl.

She pushes back against someone acting rudely by turning into a devil and striking back hard.

But the way she fights back is smart and stylish—not by exploding in anger, but by deflecting it with self-assurance.

Try singing it as if you were this girl.

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BIM BAM BUMRocket Punch

[MV] Rocket Punch(로켓펀치) _ BIM BAM BUM(빔밤붐)

An up-tempo song with a dynamic expression of romance.

It sings about a swelling feeling of love that seems ready to soar into the night sky.

The sensation when love begins varies from person to person, doesn’t it? In this song, bells ring and the situation is as dramatic as a movie.

Put yourself in this scene and sing it—you’ll create the perfect mood!

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RainPaku Hegyon

Park Hye-kyung – Rain (2002)

Park Hye-kyung’s gentle singing voice really touches the heart, doesn’t it? “Rain” was released in 2002, but it remains a song loved by many even today.

With its calm tempo and easy-to-follow rhythm, it’s very easy to sing.

It’s recommended for those confident in their high notes.

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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좋다고 말해Bolbbalgan4

[M/V] 좋다고 말해 – 볼빨간사춘기

Bolbbalgan4 is pronounced ‘Bolbbalgan Sachunghi.’ Fans will know them well, and they’re also written as ‘Red Cheeked Puberty’ or ‘BOL4.’ Their wide-ranging sound—from classic K-pop to rock and acoustic folk—continues to captivate listeners.

The song ‘좋다고 말해 (Tell Me You Like Me)’ has qualities that resonate with mellow Japanese kayōkyoku.

It might be perfect for people who often sing songs in the vein of Kiroro or Ikimono-gakari.

The slower tempo is a nice bonus.

If you’ve never sung a Korean song before, start with this one!