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

SMILEY (Feat. BIBI)YENA (최예나)

YENA (최예나) – SMILEY (Feat. BIBI) MV

Choi Yena, who was also active as a member of IZ*ONE, released her solo debut song “SMILEY (Feat.

BIBI).” It’s a bright pop song that perfectly matches Yena’s character, leading you forward with a big smile.

Her voice is adorable and really uplifting.

The bouncy rhythm and the message of smiling through challenges create an even more joyful vibe! The lyrics are so wonderful they might even move you to tears, so it’s also a great recommendation for cheering up a friend who’s feeling down.

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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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BTS (방탄소년단) ‘Dynamite’ Official MV

BTS’s “Dynamite” has gone beyond K-pop to become a staple hit at karaoke! It’s a disco-inspired pop tune that’s been covered widely and loved around the world.

Plenty of people can’t help but start dancing to it! In JOYSOUND’s karaoke rankings, it took the top spot in fiscal 2021 and the first half of 2022.

Along with the members’ charm, it’s packed with exciting appeal.

Its message of dancing the night away and its bright vibe will light up any room!

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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.

FictionBEAST

BEAST – ‘FICTION’ (Official Music Video)

This is a karaoke song by BEAST, the Korean group whose popularity is surging as they captivate many women in Japan with their physically powerful performances.

With a strong party vibe, it’s sure to get people excited at karaoke.

It’s finished as a refreshing, danceable track that you can thoroughly enjoy.