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!
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Korean karaoke songs: Beloved tracks from popular ballads to K-pop (21–30)
What is Love? -Japanese ver.-Twice
This is the Japanese version of the love song “What is Love?” by TWICE, a constantly evolving girl group popular with a wide audience.
It’s a catchy, song-focused track from the period when they incorporated social media trends, making it one of the easier TWICE songs to sing.
The original Korean version is also very approachable, which is great.
Its positive message and sweet vibe are super cute.
It’s perfect for karaoke as a couple, and also recommended as a song that will happily lighten the mood!
CALL CALL CALL!SEVENTEEN
Both the Japanese and Korean versions are very easy to sing.
It’s a song that says, “You can call me right away, I’ll come see you anytime,” and it has an incredibly catchy vibe with the power that only SEVENTEEN, a large-group act, can deliver.
With lots of easy-to-understand onomatopoeia—like “chirin, chirin”—especially in the chorus, it’s very singable for Japanese listeners too.
가시Buzz
A poignant love song that likens memories of being in love to “thorns.” Released by the rock band Buzz in 2005, it has long been beloved by Korean men and is considered a quintessential karaoke king of a signature track.
As with many long-cherished love songs, it has often been covered—by BTS members, actor Lee Seung-gi, former AOA member Choa, and many other notable figures.
The lyrics resound with the pain of heartbreak.
It’s achingly bittersweet, yet its grand scale makes you want to sing your heart out.
You Were Beautiful (예뻤어)DAY6
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.
너무너무너무 (Very Very Very)I.O.I
I.O.I is a time-limited group that emerged from the 2016 idol audition program PRODUCE 101.
It’s a cute, upbeat love song by girls who know exactly how adorable they are, embodying the essence of girl idols.
The lyrics are in Korean, but there are many repeated phrases, making it an easy song to try.