Karaoke songs that hype up a wedding after-party
After the wedding reception celebrating the bride and groom, the after-party—where close friends and colleagues gather—often features good food, drinks, and sometimes everyone singing karaoke together.
In this article, we’ve rounded up a selection of karaoke songs that are perfect for livening up a wedding after-party!
From love songs that express affection for that special someone to party anthems that boost the sense of unity in the venue, we’ll cover a wide range.
Whether you go with classic karaoke crowd-pleasers or songs that congratulate the couple on their special day, be sure to check out this lineup.
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Karaoke songs that liven up a wedding after-party (21–30)
Love so sweetstorm
Released on February 21, 2007 as Arashi’s 18th single, this song gained wide attention as the theme for the drama “Hana Yori Dango 2.” Its lyrics gently express feelings for a loved one, paired with a moving melody, making it perfect for karaoke at wedding after-parties.
It sold over 200,000 copies in its first week and ranked fourth on the annual sales chart, capturing the hearts of many.
The lyrics, which evoke memories with a cherished person and hope for the future, will surely resonate with everyone present, not just the bride and groom.
Crazy about youEXILE
At the after-party, alcohol is almost guaranteed to be involved.
In times like that, this song is highly recommended.
Isn’t music essential for enjoying beer? It’s a perfect match for drinks and was even used as a beer commercial song.
BANG BANG BANGBIGBANG
Let me introduce the well-known BIGBANG track, BANG BANG BANG.
It’s guaranteed to liven up any party vibe.
With its club-music feel and a chorus that hits a peak of excitement, it’s highly recommended for after-parties.
GOLDFINGER ’99Hiromi Go
His single became a hit thanks to the easy-to-copy choreography in the chorus and its friendly appeal.
It seems to be a song that added Japanese lyrics to an originally Western track.
If you fully lean into a slightly suave persona—just like Hiromi Go himself—there’s no doubt you’ll be met with high-pitched cheers bordering on screams.
Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze
Even now, this is one of those songs you’ll almost always hear when you go to the beach.
When it’s summer, it’s got to be Shonan no Kaze! And when you say Shonan no Kaze, it’s gotta be “Suirenka”! It’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped at the after-party, too.
If you’re doing karaoke as part of the entertainment, make sure to include this song—the energy in the room will hit the max.
School HeavenFinger Five
It’s one of the iconic songs of the 1970s, but it was also covered by Kyoko Koizumi in the 1980s, featured in the film Waterboys, and even covered by Shingo Katori as Shingo Mama, making it a tune that’s very familiar across generations.
The call-and-response in the intro is guaranteed to get everyone fired up!
One Night CarnivalKishidan
This song, themed around a nighttime carnival, celebrates youthful friendship and a yearning for freedom.
It features hype call-and-response leading into the chorus and easy-to-follow para-para-style choreography—perfect for getting everyone fired up at karaoke.
Released in May 2002 as Kishidan’s major-label debut single, it has spawned collaborations with various artists.
A remake was also unveiled in September 2013 as the theme song for “Kishidan Banpaku 2013.” For special nights celebrating loved ones—like a wedding after-party—singing and dancing to it together is sure to create unforgettable memories.