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In an era where music is as diverse as the audience it captivates, karaoke bars across Korea have echoed with a consistent set of tunes that define a decade. Yoon JongShin’s emotive ballad ‘Joni’ has emerged as the most sung song in karaoke establishments over the past ten years, a testament to its enduring appeal and the unyielding love for ballads in the Korean music scene. This revelation, brought to light by Circle Chart’s Senior Research Fellow Kim Jin-hoo on April 7, underscores the unwavering popularity of certain genres and tracks in the karaoke culture.
From 2014 through to the last year, ‘Joni’ by Yoon JongShin has not only topped the charts but also cemented its status as a karaoke favorite, marking a significant achievement for the artist and the song itself. It’s followed closely by tracks that have similarly captured hearts and voices across the nation, including M.C. The Max’s ‘Wherever’, Im ChangJung’s ‘A Glass of Soju’, EeJi’s ‘Emergency Room’, and Ailee’s ‘Like The First Snow, I Will Go To You’. These songs, spanning from 2nd to 5th place, showcase a range of emotional depth and vocal prowess that are characteristic of karaoke favorites.
Interestingly, among the top ten, So ChanWhee’s ‘Tears’ stands out as the sole dance track, demonstrating the predominant preference for ballads and slower songs in karaoke selections. This preference further reflects in the genre distribution among the top 100 karaoke songs over the decade, with ballads leading significantly at 70 songs, followed by rock/metal, R&B/Soul, dance, and folk/blues.
Kim Jin-hoo’s analysis sheds light on the selection trend, noting that songs allowing for high vocal ranges and powerful expression tend to dominate the karaoke charts. This insight not only speaks to the technical aspects of song preference but also to the emotional engagement and catharsis that singing these songs provides. Additionally, a year-by-year breakdown of popular karaoke tracks reveals a persistent affection for ballads among Koreans, with 2017 and 2019 emerging as standout years for the genre.
As the landscape of music continues to evolve, the karaoke favorites chart serves as a fascinating snapshot of cultural preferences and trends. With ballads reigning supreme and a mix of genres making up the beloved karaoke repertoire, it’s clear that the power of a good song transcends time and remains a staple of entertainment and expression in Korea.
The enduring popularity of these tracks not only celebrates the artists and their music but also beckons a closer look at what the future holds for karaoke favorites. Will ballads continue to dominate, or will other genres begin to rise in the ranks? Only time will tell, but for now, the tunes of Yoon JongShin, M.C. The Max, and their contemporaries will continue to be the soundtrack of countless memorable nights spent under the neon lights of Korea’s karaoke bars.
Source: https://www.kpopmap.com/k-pop-karaoke-kings-the-decades-most-sung-songs/