Before COVID hit, we might have retreated to KTV booths to de-stress from a high-pressure work day, avoid everyday responsibilities for a few hours, or run from personal problems.
But the desire for escapism amid a global pandemic feels heavier and more urgent, less indulgent or hedonistic. We no longer just wish to escape common problems, but an entirely new way of living we were rudely thrust into. There are certainly better solutions to coping with change. No one cares about sleek, commercial aesthetics in karaoke. The music videos seem to hail from the 80s, complete with shaky stock videos of nature and models gazing wistfully into the distance in the middle of European architecture or endless fields with tulips and marigolds.
That these videos often have nothing to do with the song only makes for a uniquely KTV memory. The "suspension of disbelief" in a KTV outlet further adds to the enjoyment. The minute you cross the reception area, you enter another universe, especially as you pass other rooms with fellow patrons warbling to their own favourites.
In this universe, the showy and unbridled emotion, from exultation to melancholy depending on the song, proclaimed in every lyric is often absent in the "real" world. As a natural cynic, karaoke taught me an unquestioning form of joy. I have my longstanding set-list of Jay Chou hits and some rather well-rested vocal chords, ready to rediscover a few hours of pure happiness.
We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be. To continue, upgrade to a supported browser or, for the finest experience, download the mobile app. Karaoke is an activity where people sing famous songs. The words to the songs are displayed on a TV screen and people sing them out loud. Karaoke was invented in Japan in the s and became popular around the world in the s. Inside KTV bars are individual karaoke rooms.
The karaoke rooms are decorated with party lights and comfortable sofas. You choose the songs you want to sing by using a touchscreen computer or an app on your phone. You can also order food and drinks which you are allowed to consume inside the karaoke room.
The price of renting a karaoke room depends on the quality of the KTV bar and how many hours you want to use the room for. Some KTV bars are expensive as the karaoke rooms are big and well decorated. Other KTV bars are inexpensive as the karaoke rooms are small and have less glamorous decorations. You can also do karaoke at home. Knowing a little Chinese is helpful for navigating the song menu, but you should be able to select international songs and find well-known songs in English.
One of my personal favourites is the classic Bohemian Rhapsody! Finding an easy Chinese song might also be a good way to practice your Chinese! For more tips on how to maximize your studying, check out this blog post! KTV places always have food and drinks for you to order!
Some places have a mini store inside, where you can get snacks and alcohol. At other places, you can order from a menu and have the food and drinks brought directly into your room. These places have staff members who occasionally come in and out to check on you and serve the food and drinks. None of the KTV staff members seemed to mind! One of my tips would be to max out the number of people in the room. If, for example, the room allows people, get 10 people to come!
Fast, upbeat songs work better for KTV, while slower songs can also slow down the mood. Of course, it depends on each group and the songs they prefer. Save some for the end! Make sure to add a long queue of songs. I had to scramble to find songs that everyone liked so we could finish out strong.
Indecisiveness is the enemy of KTV! Have you been to KTV in China? What did you think? Leave your thoughts in the comments below! They are hugely popular in China and attract local and foreign crowds due to the fact you can eat and drink whilst enjoying your favourite international and Chinese songs.
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