[2025] Classic Karaoke Songs That Hype Up Year-End and New Year Parties
Many of you probably go to karaoke for year-end or New Year parties, right?
At company gatherings, you might find yourself worried about song choices out of consideration for your boss or seniors.
You may become cautious, thinking, “What if I kill the mood…?”
But if you pick songs that are widely known across all ages and genders, or ones that get everyone involved with choreography or call-and-response, you’ll be fine!
Above all, it’s important to choose songs that everyone can enjoy together!
In this article, we’ll introduce go-to karaoke songs for year-end and New Year parties—popular picks that hit those key points—carefully selected by our editorial team!
We hope you find it helpful.
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Top 20 songs that hype up year-end and New Year parties (1–10)
APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
A high-fashion pop-punk tune marking the first-ever collaboration between BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars.
Released in October 2024, the track drew attention as the lead single from Rosé’s debut album, “rosie.” Its breezy, nostalgic sound perfectly blends Rosé’s crystalline vocals with Bruno Mars’s powerful singing.
The playful lyrics—inspired by Korean drinking games—add to its charm.
Just like in the music video where the two sing while playing instruments, the vibe is full of fun.
It’s the perfect crowd-pleaser for end-of-year parties and New Year’s gatherings—an upbeat track anyone can enjoy.
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden Bomber
Golden Bomber’s hit song “Memeshikute,” often performed as entertainment at parties, is also famous for being featured on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen four years in a row.
Golden Bomber is known for being an air band except for the vocalist, which is why their live shows often get hyped up by their dancing.
The chorus dance for this song is especially famous, and the choreography is simple enough for anyone to do.
If you sing this at karaoke, be sure to try the dance too.
Everyone will raise their hands and get into it together!
I LOVE YOUYutaka Ozaki
Year-end and New Year parties bring together people of all ages, so it’s best to choose songs that are as well-known as possible.
In that case, this song is a perfect fit, isn’t it? It’s a song that not only suits the age group of your bosses, but is also well-known among younger generations! Plus, it’s recommended for men who say they can’t sing songs with high keys.
Songs that Liven Up Year-End and New Year Parties [Ranks 1–20] (11–20)
Call-and-response shouts and choreography are also essential for livening up karaoke!
What did you think of the 10 carefully selected songs from our editorial team? If none of them quite clicked yet, keep listening—check out the songs we’re about to introduce as well. The tracks from here on are all widely known across generations. Plus, some are perfect for singing together and even have famous choreography, so with a little practice you’re sure to get the crowd going!
Dried flowersYuri
This is the second major-label digital-only single by singer-songwriter Yuuri, who made his major debut as the vocalist of the rock band THE BUGZY and has been active as a solo artist since the band disbanded in 2019.
The heartrending lyrics, which depict the story of his debut song “Kakurenbo” from a female perspective, really tug at your heartstrings.
It’s a hugely popular track with over 300 million streams, so it’s sure to be a hit at karaoke.
Since it features high notes using falsetto, it’s a number you’ll want to practice and master in time for the year-end and New Year party season.
One Night CarnivalKishidan
It’s one of Kishidan’s signature songs and a karaoke staple.
It’s popular with people of all ages, and because it’s up-tempo and catchy, it’s sure to get everyone fired up.
Even in the intro and instrumental sections, there are call-and-response parts and choreography, so it’s easy to hype up the crowd and everyone can have fun together.
idolYOASOBI
If you pick a song everyone’s heard before, you can’t go wrong.
With that in mind, I recommend Idol.
It’s a track by the musical duo YOASOBI, created as the opening theme for the anime Oshi no Ko.
It’s been a massive hit not only in Japan but overseas as well.
The song packs plenty of elements that hype up a crowd—like a high-energy chorus, rap sections, and striking signature poses.
That said, the vocal arrangement itself might be a bit complex.
Oni BanquetSora Tomonari
Released in January 2024, “Oni no Utage” is sure to liven up year-end and New Year parties! With a high-energy tempo at 130 BPM, it’s incredibly danceable.
Since it’s themed around a festive banquet, it’s perfect for everyone to dance to and enjoy together.
The lyrics express the joy of living and a free spirit unbound by norms, making it a great fit for sharing New Year’s resolutions.
Sorara Tomonari’s clear, translucent vocals and the catchy melody are sure to resonate.
It’s a recommended track for celebrating together—both to look back on the past year and kick off the new one with excitement!