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

LIKEYTwice

TWICE “LIKEY” M/V

A song that captures the emotional ups and downs of a girl in love.

To get the person she likes to notice her, she’ll try her best—even if looking stylish feels like a hassle.

Cute outfits, makeup… if you’ve ever been in love, you’ll find plenty of words to relate to.

Think back to all the effort you put in to make your love come true.

Your past self will give you hints for immersing yourself in the song.

DNABTS

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘DNA’ Official MV

A sweet and energetic song about the beginning of love by BTS.

To sing it well, imagine you’ve fallen in love and you’re heading straight toward the person.

The song captures the moment when love begins, but it also hides a very strong desire to be with the other person, like in “DNA.” For the rap parts, pour in that overflowing passion—try delivering it with intensity.

Red FlavorRed Velvet

Red Velvet 레드벨벳 ‘빨간 맛 (Red Flavor)’ MV

A pop song that compares summer love to candy.

It’s actually impossible to sing while holding candy in your mouth (haha).

Imagine a love that’s as addictive as candy.

Once you taste something sweet, you just want more and more, right? In the same way, think about what kind of person you find yourself desperate to have.

That kind of imagination will give you hints when you sing.

AS IF IT’S YOUR LASTBLACKPINK

BLACKPINK – AS IF IT’S YOUR LAST (JP Ver.) M/V

If you want to get the party going at karaoke, BLACKPINK’s “AS IF IT’S YOUR LAST (JP Ver.

)” is perfect.

Released in 2017, it quickly took over the charts.

What stands out about this song is its catchy sound where reggae and moombahton intersect.

Composed by Teddy and Future Bounce, this mix has a magical way of exciting listeners.

The phrase that uses the group’s name is something you’ve probably heard somewhere before.

The love-themed lyrics carry a poignant tenderness that will resonate with anyone in love, making it a track I can recommend to everyone.

On a night when you want to have fun with friends or when you want to sing your heart out at karaoke, definitely give this song a try!

Stay GoldBTS

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘Stay Gold’ Official MV

Stay Gold is an original Japanese song released by BTS in 2020.

The vibe of the track is wonderful, isn’t it? With its catchy, easy-to-groove rhythm, I think it works well no matter when you sing it! You can really sink into the song, and it also lends itself to a romantic mood, so couples can enjoy it together.

It might be fun to team up too—have a man take the lower rap parts and a woman handle the high notes.

It’s a number that makes you feel uplifted when you sing it!

FANCYTwice

TWICE “FANCY” M/V

Speaking of karaoke, TWICE is a go-to, right? Their 2019 smash hit “FANCY,” followed by “Feel Special,” which was the most-sung K-pop song in Japanese karaoke in 2020, comes in at No.

6.

It’s a mellow pop tune with a nighttime vibe.

The lively melody and rap-like parts make it super satisfying to belt out.

Since the song captures the thrill of a roller-coaster-like romance, picking it with a more-than-friends, not-quite-lovers dynamic—or as a new couple—will likely amp up the excitement!

GeeGirls' Generation

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

One of the staple K-pop songs for karaoke.

Girls’ Generation, along with KARA, led the second K-pop boom.

“Gee” is repeated many times throughout the song, and it’s a lot of fun to sing with two or three people.

The dance is easy to do with cute choreography, and doing it together really hypes things up.

Its hallmark is a melody line that, despite being up-tempo, suits any type of voice.