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

Forever YoungBLACKPINK

Forever Young

Forever Young, which captures the swelling emotions of a blossoming romance, is a track included on the 1st mini-album Square Up released in 2018.

It showcases BLACKPINK’s signature, self-assured charm—and the song itself is undeniably cool! The distinctive melody is addictive.

It features a highest chest note of hi B, yet among BLACKPINK’s songs, the overall range is relatively narrow.

That makes it a bit high for men and a bit low for women, so it’s quite approachable to try! Compared to their harder-hitting hip-hop tracks, the melody here is more familiar and easy to sing along to, making it a great choice to get the crowd excited.

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발자국Monday Kiz

Monday Kiz – 발자국 (Footprints)

Monday Kiz is a group known for handling many drama theme songs, including for Hotel del Luna, and for their acclaimed ballads.

Footprints is a track included on their third album, Inside Story, released in 2008.

It’s a poignant ballad that expresses the feelings of seeing off a cherished person you can no longer meet, and it’s well-suited for singing alone with focus.

The wide vocal range and overall mood can feel challenging, but let’s ride the rhythm and let it grow on us.

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Up!Kep1er

Kep1er 케플러 l ‘Up!’ M/V

Kep1er’s striking charm shines in “Up!”, a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for karaoke! Since its release on June 20, 2022, the rhythmic, high-energy vocals have captivated listeners.

With a fast BPM of 124, it’s perfect for getting the party going.

Featured on the album “DOUBLAST,” this track brings a breezy, summery vibe that feels great and works like magic—turning anyone who sings it into an idol.

Sprinkled with a bit of English and simple lyrics, it’s easy to pick up for karaoke.

So, who’s ready to grab the mic and feel like a star? Let’s have the best karaoke time with “Up!”

달리기S.E.S

S.E.S – 달리기 (Relay)

S.E.S.’s song “달리기 (Relay),” a standout in K-pop history, amps up any karaoke performance with its moving message.

Since their 1997 debut, the group’s music has remained influential and is still loved by many listeners today.

Featured on the album “Choose My Life-U,” it’s an especially crowd-pleasing pick for fans of 2000s music, creating a great sense of unity at karaoke.

Its uplifting lyrics make everyone feel positive and offer strength in tough times, so it’s also highly recommended as a healing track.

BallerinoLeessang feat. Ali

Ballerino — 리쌍 featuring 알리 (작사: 개리. 작곡: 길. 2007년 발매된 리쌍 4집에 수록.)

Ballerino, sung by Leessang and Ali, is a captivating song with a bittersweet yet somehow nostalgic melody line.

I can’t recommend it to those who aren’t fond of rap, but the chorus has a tempo that isn’t too fast or too slow, making it very easy to sing.

For those who are good at rap, I highly recommend it.

다행이다이적

What a relief. That's good. Lee Juck — Lee Juck (Japanese subtitles).

Lee Juck’s “It Was Good” is a classic that’s easy for men to sing at karaoke.

The chorus does go into higher notes, so a bit of practice helps, but the tempo is easy to catch and it’s relatively singable.

Try singing it when you go to karaoke with someone you’re interested in.

Good LuckAOA

AOA – Good Luck MUSIC VIDEO

The Korean idol group AOA evokes the vibe of classic Japanese groups like Gil-Giri Girls and CC Girls.

AOA stands for Ace of Angels, and each member has an “angel name.” After various changes, the group now consists of just three members: Hyejeong, Seolhyun, and Chanmi.

Their song “Good Luck,” known for its sensual choreography, has a very singable chorus—so if you can just make it to the hook, you’re set.

It’s upbeat and makes a great choice for party background music.