It's now 3-actually 4 months into the year 2024 and we can already feel the drastic changes happening in the Korean pop realm.  Korean pop is ever popular and ever changing.  Korea is all about fads,  being consistent with the trend and therefore Korean music is not a stranger to that pattern.  Here are top korean pop songs for karaoke for the year 2024!

1 “Love Wins All” by IU

Since her debut in 2008, IU has risen to popularity, solidified herself as top singer in Korea and even named herself “Korea’s National Sister”.  She has a remarkable voice with a strong depth which makes her tiny yet powerful. IU has been on hiatus for about 2 years and is now releasing her 6th mini album “The Winning”.  I also cannot wait for her to begin her North American tour including a concert at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ! 

This music video features V who is from the most popular KPOP group, BTS.  The song achieved a perfect all-kill on the South Korean charts.

2 “Batter Up” by Baby Monster

BABYMONSTER, is a new girl group consisting of 7 members headed by YG entertainment. The song features catchy beats and hype dancing which resembles their predecessor, Blackpink.  This song is so catchy that even young kids like my baby cousin will dance and sing along to this.  

3 “LaLaLa” by Stray Kids

Stray Kids, often coined the ‘next BTS’ has quickly risen to become one of the top Kpop groups of the year.  This South Korean boy band formed by JYP consists of 8 members: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N.  LaLaLa is currently trending at just under 100 million views on YouTube and proves to be a great pick for your next KPOP karaoke session.

4 “Standing Next to You” by JungKook

Our beloved BTS members are currently in army duty but that doesn’t mean the oppas have left anyone of our minds.  JungKook of BTS released his debut studio album “Golden” and caused a viral sensation on the internet and even appeared in Jimmy Fallon’s show.  Standing Next to You showcases JungKook’s phenomenal talent for music and dance with references to dancing sensation like Michael Jackson and Bruno Mars.   The choreography is sensual and leaves us unable to take our eyes off of JungKook’s next move. 

5 “Super Lady” by G-idle

G-idle was one of the girl group to come to New York for a performance dedicated to Korean culture.  It’s no wonder as they are rising in fame with their glamorous looks, upbeat songs and catchy choreography.  They are formed by Cube Entertainment and consists of 5 members.  Super Lady was released as part of their second studio album with lyrics discussing themes of female empowerment, confidence and strength.

If you want to wow your audience at your next karaoke party, you should pick these top korean pop songs.  With it’s catchy upbeat and hype choreography, from songs from BTS to G-Idle, you’ll surely impress your guests!