[Purikura BGM] Instant Glow-Up! A Collection of Hype, Crowd-Favorite Tracks
We’re introducing popular BGM tracks that play in photo booths (purikura)! Recently, more and more machines let you choose your favorite BGM during the shoot.
When your favorite song plays while you’re taking photos, it lifts your mood and it feels like you look better, too! A lot of people probably feel the same way, right? In this article, we’ll round up popular K-pop, J-pop, and Western songs that play during purikura shoots and during the doodling/editing time.
If you’ve ever thought, “I love that song, but what was the title again?” or “I want to know the title of that BGM!” this will be helpful for you.
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[Purikura BGM] Womanly Vibes Skyrocket!? A Collection of Popular Hype-Up Songs (41–50)
musicianSakaguchi Ami
Amiable singer Aimi Sakaguchi is known for her charming, endearing high-pitched voice.
She has been active since a very young age, even taking the stage at Mikunigaoka FUZZ for the first time at just 13! This song she sings is bright and full of momentum—like a soft drink commercial jingle.
Released in 2019, it drew attention for its blend of cuteness and powerful performance.
It captures hope for the future along with a touch of anxiety.
It’s a song that gently nudges those struggling with life forward, while empathizing with them.
Umpah UmpahRed Velvet
You don’t just want to go all out during the photo-taking part of purikura—you want to put your whole heart into the doodling, too, right? Red Velvet’s “Umpah Umpah” is perfect for getting you hyped! It’s used as the doodling BGM on the purikura machine AND KIKI, which recreates a juicy, healthy glow.
This upbeat dance track bursts with Red Velvet’s cuteness and is sure to keep you in a great mood all day.
It might even be fun to choose your purikura machine based on the BGM you want to hear!
WA DA DAKep1er
Kep1er’s debut song really stands out with its catchy melody and rhythmic beat.
The lyrics are filled with the energy and courage to chase one’s dreams, and listening to it is truly exciting.
Released in January 2022, the track quickly gained popularity, with the music video surpassing 100 million views in about three months.
It’s a perfect pick for taking purikura or during doodle time, and great for getting hyped with friends.
Its bright, poppy vibe is sure to boost the fun and keep the good times rolling.
inlaidVOLTACTION
This is their debut single, released on July 13, 2022, with the music video premiering on YouTube the same day.
Its driving, loud rock sound really showcases VOLTACTION’s musical prowess.
It’s a must-listen for anyone eager to charge toward their dreams or longing for a freer way of life! The song was also played during the collaboration campaign between Sega’s photo booth machine romakyun and i my merry held in spring 2024.
Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen
Carly Rae Jepsen is a singer-songwriter from Canada.
This song is a classic that sets a story of love at first sight—handing over a phone number—to a poppy melody.
When it was released in 2011, it sparked a huge craze around the world, including in Japan.
It’s a track packed with the excitement and joy of a girl in love, featuring a cute melody and a pleasant sense of rhythm.
It’s guaranteed to get you pumped for taking fun purikura photos!
BirthdayKaty Perry
With its catchy, sparkly sound, it just might make your birthday extra special.
This is “Birthday” by the ever-admired Katy Perry, a global icon for girls everywhere.
Birthdays are special for everyone—surprising friends, throwing a party with your closest crew—there’s so much fun to be had.
And lots of people head to take purikura photos to mark the occasion, too! It’s a slightly retro and super cute track.
The disco beat will lift your mood, so you might even look better in your photos than usual!
GingaMingaYoBilllie
Billlie, a rising star in the K-POP scene formed in 2021, released the popular track “GingaMingaYo (the strange world)” in 2022.
The song portrays the cries of young people living in the modern era.
It depicts the struggle between one’s own emotions and the expectations of those around them, delivering a strikingly powerful message that resonates deeply with listeners.
It also became a hot topic among fans when an official social media post showed members of NCT WISH taking purikura, with this song playing in the background in the video.