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[2025] Crowd-Pleasing Songs for the After-Party: Trending Hits and Timeless Classics

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

For many people, the real fun of events like weddings and year-end parties is the after-party.

Don’t you think so too?

After-parties often end up at karaoke, and if you’re ready to go all-in with a hilarious, crowd-pleasing song to hype things up, this article is packed with recommendations just for you!

We’ve rounded up not only those timeless classics and guaranteed crowd-pleasers but also the latest, joke-filled tracks.

Check the age range of the attendees and pick the song that’s most likely to get everyone fired up at the after-party.

[2025] Crowd-Pleaser Songs for the After-Party: Trending Hits and Timeless Classics (21–30)

Yes, with pleasure.Kent on this side

Sure thing / Kocchino Kento MV

Sure, gladly—over here, Kento.

Hai Yorokonde, which was also performed at the 75th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen and went mega-viral in 2024, is the smash hit that propelled multi-creator Kocchi no Kento to nationwide fame.

While calling it a “gag” might not be quite right since the song is based on the artist’s own experiences with bipolar disorder, its playful touches—like the dance in the MV that blew up on social media and lyrics modeled after Morse code—keep it from feeling heavy and instead make it an upbeat, feel-good track.

That sense of balance is wonderful, isn’t it? It’s great to sing solo or with friends—be sure to fire it up at karaoke!

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to youMONGOL800

To You by MONGOL800

MONGOL800 to you

It’s an upbeat band song, and thanks in part to being used in the Lion “TOP” commercial, it’s become known across many generations.

A lot of people recognize the chorus, so it’s great for a big sing-along, and for wedding performances you can have fun by replacing the word “you” with the bride’s name.

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[2025] Songs That Liven Up After-Parties: Trending Hits and Unbeatable Classics (31–40)

Someone more important than a friendAyame Goriki

Ayame Gōriki “A Person More Important Than Friends”

Ayame Goriki, someone more important than a friend.

It was Ayame Goriki’s first single, released in 2013.

The song drew attention when Minami Minegishi from AKB48 did an impersonation of it.

The key feature is the “propeller dance,” where you rotate your arms, and if the audience learns the chorus, it becomes a song that can get the entire venue excited together.

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Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS

[Official] THE BLUE HEARTS “Linda Linda” [1st Single (1987/5/1)] THE BLUE HEARTS / Linda Linda

Linda Linda THE BLUE HEARTS

It’s an extremely well-known song that people of all ages have heard.

It’s one of THE BLUE HEARTS’ signature tracks, and it cranks your energy way up—perfect for jumping, bouncing, headbanging, and just losing yourself in the excitement.

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Love ABONEWS

Love's ABO / NEWS (cover) - mono palette.

Love ABONEWS

It was released in 2009 as NEWS’s 11th single.

It’s a very upbeat, disco-style song where they dance with a look that’s a bit like hosts.

Among Johnny’s songs, the choreography isn’t very difficult, so it’s a song you can enjoy singing and dancing to.

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Apply false eyelashesKyary Pamyu Pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Put On False Eyelashes

Tsukema Tsukeru Kyary Pamyu Pamyu

It was released in 2012 as Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s first single.

The chorus features a very simple move where you place your hands on your head, mimicking false eyelashes.

If you get the audience to dance along to the chorus, it becomes a fun, exciting song that really livens up the venue.

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GeeGirls' Generation

Girls’ Generation Shoujo Jidai ‘Gee’ MV (Japanese Ver.)

Gee Girls' Generation

This is a song included on Girls’ Generation’s first mini-album released in South Korea in 2009, and a Japanese single of the same name was released in 2010.

If you do a cute dance in outfits of different colors, you’ll attract a lot of attention from men.

Make sure your makeup and outfits are perfect, too.

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