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

까탈레나(Catallena)ORANGE CARMEL

[MV] Orange Caramel(오렌지캬라멜) _ Catallena(까탈레나)

A must-see for anyone who wants to sing a unique, crowd-pleasing song! This disco tune by Orange Caramel—a sub-unit of After School, a girls’ group that drew attention mainly in the early 2010s—was released in 2014.

Its distinctive sound and quirky world will stick in your head after just one listen.

The comical vibe helps lighten the mood, and it’s especially recommended if you like songs such as MOMOLAND’s “BBoom BBoom.” Let’s get everyone involved and have fun!

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Ice Cream CakeRed Velvet

Red Velvet 레드벨벳 ‘Ice Cream Cake’ MV

This is a karaoke song that creates a party vibe with catchy vocals and a danceable texture.

Following a smooth melodic line, it evokes a bright, celebratory atmosphere, while also standing out as a track you can really bang to.

CASE 143Stray Kids

Stray Kids – CASE 143 -Japanese ver.- / THE FIRST TAKE

Stray Kids is a boys’ group that’s rapidly gaining momentum.

In Japan, they’re affectionately known as “Sukizu” and loved by many female fans.

Among their songs, the one I especially recommend for its singability and crowd-pleasing energy is CASE 143, released in 2022.

While the overall vocal range is quite wide—low G# to high F#—the low notes appear in the rap parts and the high notes only show up in the final chorus, so the basic range isn’t that broad.

The high notes also come after clear rests, so you can prepare and hit them comfortably.

If you’re still unsure, you can sing the high parts an octave lower.

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Queencard(G)I-DLE)

(여자)아이들((G)I-DLE) – ‘퀸카 (Queencard)’ Official Music Video

Queencard, the smash hit released by (G)I-DLE in 2023.

On top of their strength in highly acclaimed musical quality, it’s a super catchy, high-energy track that’s sure to get you hyped.

The lyrics about self-affirmation are wonderful and will lift your spirits! It’s a favorite at karaoke in their home country, and in idol categories on various charts like NEVER VIBE, it seems to be second in popularity only to IVE.

It also has a party-tune vibe, so it’s great fun to sing with friends or fellow fans!

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NobodyWONDER GIRLS

Wonder Girls “NOBODY (Kor. Ver)” M/V

Nobody, the signature song of Wonder Girls, helped spark the K-pop idol boom and marked a milestone as they became the first Korean artists to rank on the Billboard charts.

The song remains popular with younger generations—Miihi chose it as her cover on the audition show Nizi Project.

It’s a retro pop tune that sings of love’s obsession, with lines like “It has to be you.” The chorus is so catchy that you can hum it after just one listen thanks to its repetition.

It’s widely known and easy to sing in terms of tempo and pitch, so be sure to enjoy it together with everyone!

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UP&DOWN［JAPANESE VERSION］EXID

EXID- UP&DOWN［JAPANESE VERSION］[Official Music Video]

EXID debuted in 2012, but they were a girl group that took a little time to hit it big.

They broke through with this 2014 release, “UP&DOWN.” The memorable “wi, a-re, wi, wi, a-re” can be heard as “up, down, up, up, down,” making it a pretty sexy song depending on how you take it, but the fun, upbeat vibe wins out.

The Japanese lyrics also feel natural, so I recommend them.

GetlemanPSY

PSY – GENTLEMAN M/V

It’s a massive hit that has captivated many dance music fans, pairing a somewhat cheesy catchiness with PSY’s solid track-making skills as a former sound engineer to deliver an irresistibly groovy vibe.

With a melody line that anyone can sing, it has the catchy power to turn any karaoke session into a party!