During a lively broadcast, a listener may want to recognize a singer right away with a virtual gift. That decision belongs to the energy of the room. If checkout presents unfamiliar options or takes too long, hesitation can replace excitement before the action is complete.

StarMaker partnered with PayerMax to make this part of the experience easier for users in the United States. By offering familiar local payment methods, reducing friction at checkout, and maintaining dependable payment performance, the collaboration helped more users follow through when they chose to participate.

Maya, a StarMaker user in California, once told us about a failed payment on another entertainment platform. She was trying to send a virtual gift to a performer, but the payment failed, interrupting the moment and pulling her attention away from the music. Her story points to a wider challenge in digital entertainment: a payment problem can disrupt not only the transaction, but also the social connection behind it. For StarMaker, it reinforced the importance of reducing this kind of friction for our users in the U.S.—a goal we have pursued with Oceanpayment.

Every August 16, music fans around the world celebrate Madonna’s birthday. Her voice, style, and constant reinvention have helped shape pop culture for more than four decades. This year, StarMaker is giving singers everywhere a chance to join the celebration.

• Eligible regions/countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Poland, South Africa, New Zealand, Ireland, Switzerland, Denmark
• Event Period: Aug 13 - 19, 2026

최근 틱톡을 스크롤하다 보면 특이한 노래 영상들을 발견했을 겁니다. 멜로디는 익숙한데 가사가 전혀 맞지 않습니다.

크리에이터들이 서로 어울리지 않을 법한 두 곡의 멜로디에 다른 곡의 가사를 얹어 부르는 겁니다. 때로는 기묘하게도 만족스러운 결과물이 나오기도 하고, 완전히 어색한 조합이 되기도 합니다. 어쨌든 끝까지 보지 않을 수 없습니다.

여러분은 소셜 미디어를 서서히 장악하고 있는 최신 노래 트렌드 중 하나인 '매시업 노래 챌린지'를 우연히 발견한 것입니다.

틱톡에서는 친구들이 서로에게 터무니없는 노래 조합을 부르도록 도전하거나, 장난으로 이런 조합을 활용하는 모습을 볼 수 있습니다. 또는 솔로 크리에이터가 약간 어색하게 들리지만 자신 있게 노래를 부르는 모습도 볼 수 있습니다.

이 챌린지가 무엇인지, 왜 갑자기 유행하는지, 사람들이 어떻게 이런 매시업을 만들어 틱톡에 올리는지 궁금했다면, 이 가이드가 그 모든 것을 알려줄 것입니다.

Zubeen Garg wasn't just a singer — he was a force of nature. A bold, fearless voice who used music not only to entertain, but to speak his truth.

For long-time fans, his songs shaped decades of Assamese and Indian music. For new listeners just discovering him, there's a vast world beyond Mayabini — over 38,000 songs sung in Assamese, Hindi, Bengali, and more.

In recent weeks, Mayabini has become the song that echoes in his memory. But Zubeen's legacy runs far deeper. Whether you grew up with his voice or are hearing it now for the first time, singing his songs — out loud, together — is one of the most heartfelt ways to remember him.

This karaoke-ready list brings together 50 of his most powerful, joyful, and unforgettable tracks — songs that deserve to be sung, again and again.

First it was "Die With A Smile", and then came "Golden"—shooting up, up, up the charts and straight into every karaoke room.

With its smooth-as-silk vocals, shimmering production, and that perfect balance of vocal power and softness, Golden has become the song of 2025.

And apparently, I'm not the only one who thinks so—over 50,000 people have already sung it on StarMaker, making it a go-to karaoke favorite. It's the rare track that works both as a solo moment and as a full-room singalong, which is why it's quickly turning into a modern classic. More than just another K-pop hit, Golden feels like an anthem you carry with you after the mic is passed.

And if you can't get enough of that vibe, here are 10 more K-pop karaoke songs that carry that same emotional energy.