Age Groups and Karaoke Fun in Korea
Who Sings Karaoke in Korea?
Young adults aged 20-29 years old are the main fans of karaoke in Korea, making up 42% of the money spent on it. They mostly go to noraebang (karaoke rooms) during busy times from 8 PM to 2 AM, making them the key group of singers in Korea.
How Old are the Singers?
Most Are Young
The 20-29 age group sings karaoke the most, coming all week, and even more on weekends. They love to sing the latest K-pop songs, choosing them 65% of the time.
Middle-Aged Fun
Middle-aged folks (40-59) make up 28% of the people who come, and 45% of their song picks are old-school trot music. They often come in the earlier hours and on weekends.
Teens Start Early
Teens start their karaoke fun between 13-15 years old, with 70% of them singing regularly by high school. Starting young helps them keep singing for a long time.
What Songs Do They Pick?
- Gen Z: Mainly K-pop (65%)
- Millennials: A mix of K-pop and global hits
- Middle-aged: Prefer trot music (45%)
- Seniors: Old Korean songs and trot
This mix of music tastes creates a fun and varied karaoke scene in Korea, with each age group adding their own flair.
Teens and Karaoke
Guide to Teen Karaoke in Korea
Why Teens Love Karaoke
Korean teens often try karaoke between 13-15 years old, with over 70% going a lot by high school.
These karaoke spots are key places for groups of 4-6 friends to hang out for about two hours. Teens are mostly there from 3-6 PM on weekdays, near schools.
Boys vs Girls at Karaoke
Studies show that female teens use karaoke rooms 30% more than boys, but boys tend to stay longer when they go.
A huge 85% of teens pick K-pop songs, with songs by girl groups being very popular across all.
Spending and Hanging Out
The usual teen karaoke visit costs between 8,000-12,000 won each person, snacks included. This group really uses discounts and loyalty programs a lot.
Importantly, 92% of Korean teens say karaoke is their top choice to hang out, more than shopping or gaming. Data says 68% use these spots to practice singing, while 32% focus on having fun with friends.
Main Facts:
- How often they go: 70% of high schoolers go monthly
- Group size: Usually 4-6 teens
- How long they stay: About 2 hours
- Fave music: 85% choose K-pop
- Top activity: Most popular among teens
Young Adults Set the Trend
What Young Adults Do in Noraebang in Korea
Who Goes to Noraebang?
Young adults aged 20-29 are at the heart of Korea’s noraebang scene, bringing in 42% of the money.
This group mainly goes to these singing places during busy hours from 8 PM to 2 AM, mostly on Friday and Saturday nights.
Tech and Room likes
Modern noraebang spots with cool tech win over young adults.
They love LED lights, phone hookups, and big touch screens. They usually spend about 25,000 won each time they go – 35% more than others.
What Music Do They Pick?
Recent K-pop songs are the big hits in their playlists, with BTS, BLACKPINK, and IU often in the top 10 most-asked-for songs.
These music likes have changed what song lists look like at these places.
Groups and Fancy Spots
Group trends show 73% of young folks come in groups of 4-6, after other fun in the evening.
They help grow the fancy noraebang spots, which charge 50% more but have awesome sound and private spots.
Market Changes and New Stuff
What young folks want has made the industry update a lot, with 65% of karaoke spots in Seoul getting a revamp between 2020-2023.
These changes fit what people now want and the latest tech styles.
How Older People Enjoy Karaoke
What Middle-Aged Folks Do in Noraebang: Deep Dive
When They Go to Noraebang
Middle-aged Koreans (40-59) are a big part of karaoke, making up 28% of all visits since 2020.
This group often goes to noraebang spots at busy evening times (5 PM to 8 PM), mixing karaoke with after-work fun and family time.
They stay about 1.5 hours and mostly ask for private rooms.
Fave Songs and Who They Go With
The songs they like are often classic hits from the 80s and 90s, with trot music making up 45% of their picks.
They usually come in groups of 4-6, and they spend 15% more than younger folks.
They mostly book on weekdays, making their visit pattern stand out.
Loyalty and How Much They Matter
Regular going stats show 72% of these folks go at least every other month, and 31% every month.
Loyalty data points to 65% of them coming back to the same spots.
Special deals for this group have jumped 40% since 2021, showing they’re key for the karaoke industry.
What to Know:
- How often they go: Every other month (72%) or monthly (31%)
- Group size: Typically 4-6
- How long they stay: About 1.5 hours
- Top song choice: 45% trot
- Money They Bring In: 15% more than younger folks
- Coming back: 65% return rate
What Music Different Ages Like
Different Ages, Different Songs in Korean Karaoke
Older Folks and Their Music
Korean karaoke shows clear age-based music tastes.
People aged 50-60 really stick to old trot songs and Korean folk music from the 70s and 80s.
Famous singers like Na Hoon-a and Song Dae-kwan are big favorites for this group.
Songs for Those a Bit Younger
The 30-40 year-olds often pick 90s love songs and early 2000s dance tunes.
Shin Seung-hun and Kim Gun-mo are big names for them. They also like first K-pop bands like H.O.T. and Seo Taiji and Boys.
Younger Crowds and Global Music
Gen Z and younger millennials are into the newest K-pop.
Groups like BTS, BLACKPINK, and TWICE make up 65% of their song picks.
This younger bunch is also bringing in songs in English, and from Japan and China, making music choices more diverse.
How Karaoke Brings Folks Together
How Everyone Connects Through Karaoke
Groups and Karaoke
Karaoke spots are key places for hanging out, with 85% of singers choosing to go with others.
Mostly, work teams book 42% of these group times, friends make up 35%, and families are 23%. This shows how important karaoke is for getting together.
Who Sings and When?
Young workers (25-35) really get into it, booking long sessions of 3.2 hours with groups of 6-8. They often use karaoke for team-building and go about once a month.
But college kids (18-24) go more often, about 2.4 times a month, and their groups are smaller, 4-5 people.
Family Times and More
The middle-aged group (40-55) focuses on family, with 75% bringing relatives during weekend sings. Most (89%) ask for private rooms, wanting a cozy time together.
Holidays bring everyone together, jumping 156% in mixed-age group bookings. Karaoke plays a big part in linking different ages.
When Do They Sing?
Best Times for Different Ages at Karaoke
Busy Times for Each Group
Karaoke places see different age groups at different times. High schoolers fill rooms from 3 PM to 6 PM after school, while college students prefer 7 PM to 11 PM.
Adults and Families
Working adults aged 20-30 are there in the busy evening hours from 7 PM to midnight, often for work parties. On weekends, families with kids come in the afternoon, from 1 PM to 5 PM.
Night Owls and Change
The late-night group, 25-40 year-olds, takes over from midnight to 4 AM, especially in fun places like Hongdae and Gangnam. Stats show 70% of karaoke places are open all day in big cities.
Summer sees more teens in the afternoons, while winter brings more people in the evening. Money talks show that the 8 PM to 2 AM slot always has the most cash flow.
Tech in Korean Karaoke
New Tech in Korean Karaoke
Big Changes in Tech
The Korean karaoke world has seen big tech changes since the 90s.
The move from old-style to digital songs in 1991 let them have over 3,000 songs, a huge jump.
In 2003, touchscreens ended the need to type in song codes, cutting wait times by 47%.
And in 2015, phones linking to the system made picking songs 83% faster.
Who Likes What Tech?
Different ages like different tech. Gen Z (18-25) loves phone systems at 92% use.
But those over 50 stick to old keypads 68% of the time.
The 30-45 group uses both new and old systems, showing how tech tastes can split by age in karaoke.
New Stuff and More Fun
Today’s karaoke machines have cool stuff like:
- AI that helps you sing better
- Tools that fix your pitch in real time
- Scoring your singing
These new tech bits bring 34% more people aged 18-35.
And since COVID-19, remote karaoke apps have taken 28% of the market, with most users being city pros aged 25-40.
All these upgrades keep changing how people enjoy karaoke in Korea, setting new fun standards.
