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

Just RightGOT7

GOT7 “Just right(딱 좋아)” M/V

A song by GOT7, who are emerging as rapidly rising artists and steadily gaining fans, that’s perfect for karaoke.

The vocals are both pleasant and powerful, bringing out the appeal of polished pop music, making it an easy-to-sing and crowd-pleasing track.

LOVE DIVEive

IVE 아이브 ‘LOVE DIVE’ MV

Following their debut track “ELEVEN,” the astonishing rookie girl group IVE has won over 10 music show trophies.

“LOVE DIVE” is the title track of their second single and a major hit from 2022.

Beyond the song itself, you can’t help but be drawn to the dreamy, glamorous aura the members exude.

Try singing it when you’re in the mood for something stylish! With messages like “Don’t lose yourself in love,” it might even make someone’s heart skip a beat during karaoke with a crush.

It’s also great that not only younger listeners but many K-pop fans in general know and enjoy it.

Be mindful of the relaxed tempo and the shifts in intensity as you take on the challenge.

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[MV] SUNMI(선미) _ Gashina(가시나)

K-pop is hugely popular worldwide—why not try singing the hype track “Gashina” at karaoke? This relatively easy-to-sing song is a 2017 number by Sunmi.

She debuted in 2007 as a member of the Korean girl group Wonder Girls, then made her solo debut in 2013 and has produced many hits.

While the track is uptempo, its lyrics are a message to a lover who has left her.

Its fresh sound and melody are part of the appeal.

Fans are called “pen” in Korean, so try singing the Korean lyrics and have fun with your fellow K-pop fans!

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GANGNAM STYLEPSY

PSY – GANGNAM STYLE(강남스타일) M/V

Psy’s “Gangnam Style” is a song with many fans not only in Asia, such as Korea and Japan, but also in the West.

With its distinctive horse-riding dance and incredibly upbeat vibe, it’s a track that can take center stage at karaoke.

The lyrics aren’t overly dense throughout the song, so even though it’s in Korean, it’s relatively easy to sing.

While Korean artists often create English lyrics when expanding overseas, this song does not.

It seems Psy consciously embraced his identity as a Korean artist, and this stance as an artist is part of what makes the song so cool.

좋다고 말해BOL4

[M/V] 좋다고 말해 – 볼빨간사춘기

Bolbbalgan4’s “Tell Me You Love Me” is a song that captures the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love.

The overall key is on the higher side, but the range isn’t very wide, making it an easy number to sing at karaoke.

Highly recommended for those with a gentle, soft vocal tone.

직진 (JIKJIN)TREASURE

TREASURE – ‘직진 (JIKJIN)’ M/V

If you want to sing a cool hip-hop number, I recommend JIKJIN.

It’s a track by TREASURE, YG’s distinctive boy group, and the lead song from their 2022 first mini album THE SECOND STEP: CHAPTER ONE – KR EDITION -.

Its unique rhythm is striking and will definitely get stuck in your head.

The vocal melody is solid, so it’s easy to sing! The steering-wheel-like moves incorporated into the dance are also super cool.

It’s a love song too, so it’s perfect for appealing to someone you like or expressing straightforward affection!

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HaruHaru -Japanese Version-BIGBANG

BIGBANG – HaruHaru -Japanese Version- (JAPAN DOME TOUR 2017 -LAST DANCE-)

Since the Korean version was released in 2008, this song has been indispensable at BIGBANG concerts.

It’s a heartrending track about realizing how precious and deeply loved a former partner was after the breakup, and wishing them happiness.

It’s a moving, beautiful song and one of BIGBANG’s classics.

There are Japanese lyrics available, so it’s an easy song for anyone to sing at karaoke.