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

눈,코,입TAEYANG

TAEYANG – ‘눈,코,입(EYES,NOSE,LIPS)’ 0424 Fantastic Duo

A classic ballad released in 2014 by BIGBANG’s SOL, Taeyang.

The lyrics, infused with Taeyang’s feelings for his former lover, are so heartrending they’re enough to bring you to tears.

His emotive vocals are wonderful, too.

It set a new record at the time by topping the Gaon karaoke chart for 11 consecutive weeks, and even in 2020 it ranked sixth in JOYSOUND’s midyear rankings in Japan—a song that’s been loved for a long time.

It’s the kind of track that makes you want to sing alone at karaoke, softly yet as if pouring your heart out.

Lovesick GirlsBLACKPINK

BLACKPINK – ‘Lovesick Girls’ Jimmy Kimmel Live

Are you Team cute TWICE or cool BLACKPINK? This is a super catchy track that ranked 11th in the K-POP category of JOYSOUND’s 2021 first-half karaoke chart.

Believe it or not, members Jisoo and Jennie wrote the lyrics, and Jennie even composed the song! The chorus features a lot of English, and the overall sound has a distinctly American pop vibe.

It’s a great one for people who are confident in English to sing, too.

The “For a girl, love is like an illness” style of lyric also brings out what makes BLACKPINK so great!

STAYBLACKPINK

BLACKPINK – ‘STAY’ M/V

Many women want to try singing BLACKPINK’s cute yet cool songs.

Jennie’s and Lisa’s rap parts raise the difficulty, but since this is a ballad, it might be easier to sing than their other tracks.

Overall, the chorus and other sections have very catchy, easy-to-understand melodies.

You can study and understand each word as you practice, or if you just want to sing, don’t rely only on romanized lyrics—first, listen carefully to the pronunciation with your own ears! There are sounds that are hard to write out in Japanese, so I think it’s best to listen and copy directly.

D.D.DTHE BOYZ

[MV] THE BOYZ(더보이즈) _ D.D.D

A song that evokes a city romance.

Its polished sound and rap are super stylish.

The key is on the higher side, so it’s easy for women to sing, too.

Imagine your love with your destined person beginning, like the opening of a romance drama.

Of course, it’s totally fine to picture your favorite member of THE BOYZ.

If you can picture yourself dancing with someone you like, you’ll pour even more feeling into your singing!

CASE 143Stray Kids

Stray Kids “CASE 143” M/V

Among K-pop songs that fire up the karaoke room, CASE 143 stands out with overwhelming presence.

Packed with Stray Kids’ distinctive charm, this track lodges itself in your head with its catchy hook and original rhythms.

In the chorus, numbers are used like a cipher for “I love you,” turning it into a secret code.

The rap parts and melodic sections blend exquisitely, making a powerful appeal to the listener’s heart.

How about diving into Stray Kids’ world and singing it with passion?

Precious LoveTwice

유희열의 스케치북 – 소중한 사랑 – 트와이스.20160902

It’s a track included on the 2016 album “PAGE TWO,” a remake of Park Ji-yoon’s 1998 original with added rap.

It might be a bit niche, but it’s a masterpiece I’d recommend even to those who don’t know it.

The melody is poppy and easy to get into, and the vocal range isn’t very high, so it’s great for people who struggle with high notes.

The rap part may be challenging, but it’s melodic.

Karaoke often has lots of hyped-up moments, but this is a heartwarming number—try singing it as a little breather.

HIPMAMAMOO

쿨룩 LIVE ▷마마무(Mamamoo) ‘HIP’ /191118[악동뮤지션 수현의 볼륨을 높여요]

Released in November 2019, HIP has only gained momentum into 2020 and become a massive hit.

It’s an insanely fun song to listen to, but that groove makes it even more fun to sing yourself! Because its message is “be yourself,” putting it into words feels extra encouraging.

The mischievous vibe is awesome, and I want to sing it boldly! Moonbyul teasing Solar is reliably adorable, too.

It’s perfect for karaoke with fellow MAMAMOO fans, and especially with close friends you’re comfortable with!