Korean karaoke songs: beloved tunes from popular ballads to K-pop
Once you become a K-POP fan or grow fond of Korean culture, there’s always at least one song you’ll want to try singing.
If you’re reading this, you probably have a song like that too, right? Here, we’ll introduce popular karaoke songs in Korea and well-loved K-POP tracks.
From chart-topping hits and the latest releases to timeless classics that have been cherished for years, there’s plenty to choose from.
Feel free to practice thoroughly or use these picks to hype things up with friends! We hope all Korea and K-POP lovers like you have a great time!
Korean karaoke songs: Beloved tunes from popular ballads to K-pop (1–10)
EYES, NOSE, LIPSTAEYANG
Taeyang, the main vocalist of BIGBANG, is known as one of the best singers in K-pop.
He’s also popular for having no scandals and for being an all-around good person.
Among his songs, this particularly popular track is a poignant breakup song that resonates deeply.
It’s a piece I highly recommend to those confident in their vocal abilities.
If you can pull this song off, it’s truly impressive.
심DK (디셈버)
Announced on February 19, 2023 and a long-running hit on South Korean charts, “Heart (심)” is a love song that also remains high in karaoke rankings.
DK, formerly of the duo December, remade Yang’s song originally released in 2002.
DK’s overwhelming vocal prowess is incredible, while the melody is gentle and the chorus opens up dramatically in a classic ballad structure.
I think it will feel familiar to Japanese listeners as well.
It seems likely to be sung as a staple karaoke classic well beyond 2023.
응급실IZI
This is the OST from the 2005 broadcast romantic comedy drama “Delightful Girl Chun-hyang,” which is based on a classic novel.
The song is by the rock band izi.
It has been covered by many artists, including BTS’s V, and has been sung and passed down for a long time.
It’s a generational favorite among people in their 20s to 40s and has long been a karaoke staple.
The love song’s lyrics, about saying and doing things that don’t match your true feelings, are highly relatable.
The melody is gentle and a standard ballad, making it easy to embrace.
좋니yun jonshin
A lingering breakup song released in 2017 that became a long-running hit by Yoon Jong-shin, who is also active as a producer.
It’s often cited as one of his signature tracks.
The lyrics poignantly convey the intensity—or density—of his feelings.
Expressions like wishing the other person would suffer a little before finding happiness also communicate that sentiment.
The explosive, emotional climax is the highlight of the song, and once you power through that part, you might even feel a sense of exhilaration.
Best Of MeNEW!BTS
It’s a bright electronic dance music track for which RM mainly devised the lyrical direction.
RM highly praised Jimin’s high notes, and it’s said to be an important song that broadened BTS’s musical range at the time.
There are many English lyrics as well, but it shouldn’t be difficult if you simply follow along with the words.
Also, since the song itself is a bright, refreshing love song, lifting your facial muscles as you sing will make your vocal tone brighter and help you produce high notes and falsetto more easily.
Try adjusting your vibe to match the song as you sing.
