[K-POP] Korean songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke: classic crowd-pleasers

사랑은 늘 도망가임영웅 Lim Young Woong

[M/V] 임영웅 – 사랑은 늘 도망가 :: 신사와 아가씨(Young Lady and Gentleman) OST Part.2

Love Always Slips Away, which became a big hit in 2021, is a cover by Lim Young-woong—who won the audition show Mr.

Trot and became a popular singer—of the original 2011 song by singer-songwriter Lee Moon-se.

It’s a gentle ballad that portrays a bittersweet love.

The relaxed pace, minimal ups and downs, and relatively clear Korean diction make it highly recommended for singing along.

It’s perfect for when you want to calm down, and it’s an easy classic to try even if you’re not used to Korean songs.

After LIKEive

IVE 아이브 ‘After LIKE’ MV

A hit song following IVE’s “LOVE DIVE,” this girl group has been making huge waves in K-pop both in memories and on the charts since their debut.

It’s a love song overflowing with IVE’s glamorous charm, and the “yoo-hoo” part especially makes you want to hum along! Above all, “After LIKE” has a stylish vibe.

It’s super cool if you can nail the flowing rap parts, too.

Since it was released in August and the music video features fireworks, it seems perfect for pre- and post-festival moments or summer karaoke! It’s sure to light up the atmosphere.

Come to meSEVENTEEN

나에게로 와

Let me introduce “Come to me,” a Latin-flavored track that’s irresistibly catchy.

It’s one of the songs included on the mini album “YOU MAKE MY DAY.” The title means something like “Come to me.” Throughout the song, the phrase from the title is repeated as it portrays a straightforward, earnest love.

Although all the lyrics are in Korean, the repeated phrases make it easy to memorize.

It also seems perfect as an entry point for those who haven’t sung many Korean songs before.

T.B.H (고민중독)QWER

QWER ‘고민중독’ Official MV

A refreshingly bright confession song from the mini-album “MANITO,” released in April 2024 by QWER, a girls’ band gaining attention in South Korea.

While vividly portraying the delicate feelings of a girl in love, the J-pop–style, approachable melody line resonates pleasantly.

Wrapped in a warm sonic world that embraces fluttering heartbeats, the track depicts the protagonist’s inner struggle as she agonizes alone, unable to fully convey her feelings to the one she likes.

With an arrangement that really gets the crowd going, it’s perfect for karaoke—so be sure to sing it with your close friends and have fun raising your voices together!

LALALAYSUNMI

[MV] SUNMI(선미) _ LALALAY(날라리)

A track that shines a spotlight on the heart of a hyped-up party girl.

This party girl throws parties every night and seems, at first glance, to be living her best life.

But there’s also a sense of emptiness lurking in her heart.

To ordinary people, it might just look like she’s being loud and obnoxious, but she’s actually dealing with a lot of complex feelings.

If you try singing it, your impression of party people might change a little.

Shall We?CHEN

CHEN 첸 ‘우리 어떻게 할까요 (Shall we?)’ MV

A supremely sweet and romantic song by EXO’s CHEN.

It sings about the exchanges between lovers at night.

The charm of this track lies in its relaxed tempo and rhythm, and its enveloping atmosphere.

Above all, CHEN’s gentle vocals shine.

It’s easy to sing whether you’re a woman or a man, even if you’re not familiar with Korean.

With its calm melody, it’s also great for expressing emotion!

Dreams Come Trueaespa

[STATION] aespa 에스파 ‘Dreams Come True’ MV

aespa is a girl group active worldwide with a unique worldview and high-quality songs.

Dreams Come True is a track included in their second mini album, Girls, released in 2022.

It ranked 6th in the JOYSOUND Karaoke K-POP category for releases in 2022.

It’s a remake of the hit song by S.

E.

S.

Unlike many of aespa’s songs, which often have complex structures, this one has a relaxed tempo, making it great for singing.

The lyrics carry a lovely message, so it’s also a perfect choice when you want to express your gratitude through song.