Easy-to-sing K-pop that gets the crowd going at karaoke [All songs Japanese versions]
Along with the rise of the K-pop scene, Korean songs sung at karaoke have also been rapidly gaining popularity.
It can be tough to follow the pitch while looking at the lyrics sheet, but the rhythmic melodies and addictive song structures have a charm that makes your body move even at karaoke.
Still, picking out K-pop tracks that are truly easy to sing and guaranteed to hype up the crowd can be pretty challenging.
So this time, we’ve carefully selected songs you can fully enjoy at parties and karaoke! Since they’re K-pop, the difficulty does go up a bit, but overall there are plenty of tracks that are easy to sing—so be sure to check them out to the end!
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Easy-to-Sing K-pop That Gets the Crowd Going at Karaoke [All Songs Japanese Versions] (1–10)
LATATA(G)I-DLE
(G)I-DLE is a girl group known for its strong self-produced style.
It’s pronounced “jee idol.” Their track LATATA, released in 2018, features a somewhat Latin-influenced rhythm.
The pitch movement in the hook is relatively gentle, and most of the low-register sections are rap parts, so the range may feel narrower than the actual vocal range.
If you want a song that combines coolness with an infectious groove to hype up a karaoke session, be sure to add this one to your repertoire.
DolphinOH MY GIRL
OH MY GIRL is a six-member idol group formed in 2015.
Their music is rooted in orthodox K-pop, and they’ve gained popularity for their quintessential idol appeal.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is Dolphin.
It has a slightly tropical house vibe, featuring a smooth, level vocal line without dramatic peaks.
The mixed-voice section right before the chorus can be a tricky spot, but since it doesn’t require belting, anyone should be able to sing it if they adjust to a suitable key.
Pretty SavageBLACKPINK
BLACKPINK is a girl group that could be called the flagship of YG.
While retaining an idol-like appeal, they place importance on a gritty image, and their stylish musicality is highly regarded not only in Korea but also in Japan and the English-speaking world.
Their 2020 release, Pretty Savage, embodies this approach.
The track has a strong hip-hop character, with the vocal lines unfolding as an extension of rap flow throughout.
As a result, the range is narrow and there are no complex melodic leaps, so once you’re comfortable with rapping, it’s relatively easy to sing.
Easy-to-sing K-pop that gets the crowd going at karaoke [All songs Japanese versions] (11–20)
CASE 143Stray Kids
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.
Boy With LuvBTS
BTS is a boy group popular not only in South Korea but also in Japan and the United States.
It’s no exaggeration to say they helped create the current K-POP boom.
Among their works, the one I especially recommend as easy to sing and sure to get the crowd going is “Boy With Luv.” While it features prominent high notes characteristic of BTS songs, the vocal range falls into the relatively narrow mid1E to hiB, making it much easier to sing than it sounds.
If you slightly reduce your volume, it becomes easier to produce a mixed voice in the build-up sections, so keep that in mind while you sing.
SMILEYYENA
Former IZ*ONE member YENA—pronounced “Yeh-na.” Since going solo, her popularity hasn’t waned, and she’s been consistently turning out hit songs.
Among her tracks, a highly recommended one that’s easy to sing and great for getting the crowd going is 2022’s “SMILEY.” The song features Japanese female rapper Chanmina, but it leans more pop than hip-hop, so you won’t find the complex flows typical of hip-hop.
Both the rap parts and the vocal lines are easy to sing, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
DinggaMAMAMOO
MAMAMOO often comes up first as a powerhouse girl group.
Their music leans toward hip-hop and R&B, and each member is active as a solo artist as well.
Dingga is one of their signature songs, released in 2020.
It has a distinctly disco feel, and compared to their other tracks, it places a strong emphasis on vocals.
While the vocal range can vary significantly between parts, no single phrase requires complex pitch shifts, so you should be able to sing it well by making good use of dropping an octave where needed.