Korean karaoke songs: beloved tunes from popular ballads to K-pop

Way Back HomeSHAUN

숀 (SHAUN) – 웨이백홈 (Way Back Home) [Lyric Video]

DJ/producer Shaun’s hit song “Way Back Home,” released in the summer of 2018, went viral on TikTok and has stayed a long-running hit on streaming platforms.

It’s also become a karaoke staple, ranking 3rd in JOYSOUND’s 2021 annual K-POP chart.

With lyrics about returning to someone important and a lyrical, warm melody, it’s a track that captures a distinctly Korean sensibility.

It has a healing quality that feels heartwarming, so it’s also a great choice when you want to sing something calm for a little breather.

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Share The WorldTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)

TVXQ / Share The World

A karaoke song by TVXQ, one of the first male K-pop groups to break into the Japanese mainstream, whose high musical quality matches their well-established recognition.

With high-energy vocals that shine in a karaoke setting, it’s a memorable classic that has stayed in the ears of many Japanese listeners and remains very popular.

HERBlock B

블락비 (Block B) – HER MV

It’s a feel-good track by Block B released in 2014.

It’s a simple, straightforward song that basically says, “You’re the best!”—perfect for enjoying without overthinking and great for karaoke.

Speaking of Block B, their leader Zico—rapper and producer—is extremely popular and well-known.

He’s successful as a solo artist too, but the songs he writes for the group shine with a powerful, catchy boy-group energy, while also showcasing a refined, artist-like sensibility—more than just ‘idol’—that creates a strong synergy.

GeeGirls’ Generation

Girls’ Generation 소녀시대 ‘Gee’ MV

They’re also well-known in Japan as Girls’ Generation! This track is authentic dance music that blends upbeat drum’n’bass backing with cute vocals.

It’s fun as a karaoke song too, and it’s both popular and widely recognized!

NEKKOYA（PICK ME）PRODUCE48

[ENG sub] PRODUCE48 [최초공개] 프로듀스48_내꺼야(PICK ME) Performance 180615 EP.0

PRODUCE 48 is the third season of a popular Korean idol audition program.

Not only Korean trainees but also members from Japan’s AKB Group took part, competing for 11 debut spots.

This song is the assignment used to determine the first rankings, and every trainee participates—it’s an overwhelming performance piece.

The title “Nekkoya” means “It’s Mine.” Viewers can also vote as “national producers,” so while it’s a cute love song saying “Your heart is mine,” it also carries a double meaning of “Please vote for me!” The lyrics mix Japanese and Korean, making it easy to sing, and the difficulty is low, so it’s great for karaoke.

FaceNu’Est

[MV] NU’EST(뉴이스트) _ FACE(페이스)

This is a karaoke song that rose to prominence with a cutting-edge Korean group and gained popularity thanks to its artistic musicality.

It has an exceptionally pleasant sound and shines as a karaoke track that everyone can enjoy while getting hyped together.

MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA ‘Persona’ Comeback TrailerBTS

BTS (방탄소년단) MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA ‘Persona’ Comeback Trailer

Here is the intro by leader RM from BTS’s 2019 comeback album “MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA.” BTS was originally formed around RM, whose overflowing talent captivated the team’s creators.

As expected, RM’s commanding rap is a perfect fit to open the album.

You can feel the confidence and love for music befitting the leader of BTS, a group that has found success in America and become a representative act of Korea.