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

FLASHX1

X1 (엑스원) ‘FLASH’ MV

A song about the moment lovers reach their peak together.

The opening intro is beautiful, and the whole piece is stylish and sophisticated.

If you take the lyrics literally, they can feel a bit abstract, so you’ll need imagination.

Think about how two people who love each other are portrayed in manga or films when their hearts become one.

Take the emotions from those scenes and weave them into the song.

DOPEBTS

[MV] BTS(방탄소년단) _ DOPE(쩔어)

A song every BTS fan knows.

Even if you’re not familiar with BTS, singing this track will help you learn the members’ names and get a feel for the group’s vibe.

There are special chant phrases prepared so fans can shout along at concerts.

As a listener, join in during the chant parts.

The bold, defiant lyrics showcase BTS’s charisma.

If you’re a fan, it’ll deepen your love for BTS, and if you’re a beginner, it might captivate you with their charm.

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.

울고싶지 않아SEVENTEEN

[피크닉라이브소풍] 세븐틴 – 울고싶지 않아(SEVENTEEN – Don’t Wanna Cry) l S2 EP.108 (EN/TW/ID)

SEVENTEEN’s 2017 hit that opened up a new frontier at the time.

This song portrays facing sorrow and growing from it, and I’m sure many were drawn in by the members’ expressive vocals and beautiful sensibility.

It’s recommended for when you’re feeling wistful, want to sing a ballad, or create a slightly mellow mood.

Renting a slightly larger room to dance could be nice, too.

Singing it solo is great, but teaming up with fellow Carats or friends might deepen your bonds.

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.

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!

WANNABEITZY

ITZY “WANNABE” M/V @ITZY

ITZY’s “WANNABE” is wildly popular as a dance track, and many people have been encouraged by its message above all.

It’s a song whose strength lifts you up just by singing it! Of course it’s perfect for hyping things up, but even when you’re feeling down, it gives you the courage to be yourself and start walking forward again.

The rhythm has lots of intricate movements, so some parts may be tricky to sing, but just sing it as you are—just like the song’s message.

You’ll feel the joy of music!