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

D.D.DTHE BOYZ

[MV] THE BOYZ(더보이즈) _ D.D.D

A song that evokes a city romance.

Its polished sound and rap are super stylish.

The key is on the higher side, so it’s easy for women to sing, too.

Imagine your love with your destined person beginning, like the opening of a romance drama.

Of course, it’s totally fine to picture your favorite member of THE BOYZ.

If you can picture yourself dancing with someone you like, you’ll pour even more feeling into your singing!

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FANCYTwice

TWICE “FANCY” M/V

Speaking of karaoke, TWICE is a go-to, right? Their 2019 smash hit “FANCY,” followed by “Feel Special,” which was the most-sung K-pop song in Japanese karaoke in 2020, comes in at No.

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It’s a mellow pop tune with a nighttime vibe.

The lively melody and rap-like parts make it super satisfying to belt out.

Since the song captures the thrill of a roller-coaster-like romance, picking it with a more-than-friends, not-quite-lovers dynamic—or as a new couple—will likely amp up the excitement!

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BLACKPINK – ‘STAY’ M/V

Many women want to try singing BLACKPINK’s cute yet cool songs.

Jennie’s and Lisa’s rap parts raise the difficulty, but since this is a ballad, it might be easier to sing than their other tracks.

Overall, the chorus and other sections have very catchy, easy-to-understand melodies.

You can study and understand each word as you practice, or if you just want to sing, don’t rely only on romanized lyrics—first, listen carefully to the pronunciation with your own ears! There are sounds that are hard to write out in Japanese, so I think it’s best to listen and copy directly.

CASE 143Stray Kids

Stray Kids “CASE 143” M/V

Among K-pop songs that fire up the karaoke room, CASE 143 stands out with overwhelming presence.

Packed with Stray Kids’ distinctive charm, this track lodges itself in your head with its catchy hook and original rhythms.

In the chorus, numbers are used like a cipher for “I love you,” turning it into a secret code.

The rap parts and melodic sections blend exquisitely, making a powerful appeal to the listener’s heart.

How about diving into Stray Kids’ world and singing it with passion?

눈,코,입TAEYANG

TAEYANG – ‘눈,코,입(EYES,NOSE,LIPS)’ 0424 Fantastic Duo

A classic ballad released in 2014 by BIGBANG’s SOL, Taeyang.

The lyrics, infused with Taeyang’s feelings for his former lover, are so heartrending they’re enough to bring you to tears.

His emotive vocals are wonderful, too.

It set a new record at the time by topping the Gaon karaoke chart for 11 consecutive weeks, and even in 2020 it ranked sixth in JOYSOUND’s midyear rankings in Japan—a song that’s been loved for a long time.

It’s the kind of track that makes you want to sing alone at karaoke, softly yet as if pouring your heart out.

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울고싶지 않아SEVENTEEN

[피크닉라이브소풍] 세븐틴 – 울고싶지 않아(SEVENTEEN – Don’t Wanna Cry) l S2 EP.108 (EN/TW/ID)

SEVENTEEN’s 2017 hit that opened up a new frontier at the time.

This song portrays facing sorrow and growing from it, and I’m sure many were drawn in by the members’ expressive vocals and beautiful sensibility.

It’s recommended for when you’re feeling wistful, want to sing a ballad, or create a slightly mellow mood.

Renting a slightly larger room to dance could be nice, too.

Singing it solo is great, but teaming up with fellow Carats or friends might deepen your bonds.

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Precious LoveTwice

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It’s a track included on the 2016 album “PAGE TWO,” a remake of Park Ji-yoon’s 1998 original with added rap.

It might be a bit niche, but it’s a masterpiece I’d recommend even to those who don’t know it.

The melody is poppy and easy to get into, and the vocal range isn’t very high, so it’s great for people who struggle with high notes.

The rap part may be challenging, but it’s melodic.

Karaoke often has lots of hyped-up moments, but this is a heartwarming number—try singing it as a little breather.

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