Phone Booth KTV: A New Trend in Entertainment — Singing Alone Is No Longer Awkward

By MOOK Scenic Spots Home / Reported and compiled by Peichi

With technology advancing rapidly and modern life becoming increasingly busy, it’s become common for people to find it hard to gather friends for outings. Now, a personal "phone booth KTV" is sweeping the globe, making solo singing a growing trend. It's extremely popular in countries like Japan and South Korea, and has now been introduced to Taiwan, becoming the latest hot topic in entertainment.

No larger than two ping (approx. 6.6 square meters), this phone booth-style KTV may be compact, but it’s fully equipped. Inside, there’s a touchscreen song selection system, two professional-grade headphones, and microphones. The speakers are located above the screen, allowing two people to sing comfortably. The entire space can accommodate up to four people, but singing solo is no problem at all. Also known as a personal KTV, it ensures that singing alone is no longer lonely or awkward — perfect for those who dislike being disturbed while singing or hate having their favorite songs taken by friends.

The cost to sing a song in a phone booth KTV ranges from 20 to 50 New Taiwan Dollars, with options for either per-song payment or hourly packages. The song selector not only supports searching by artist or song title, but also offers various ranked playlists for easy browsing. The song library is updated monthly, featuring a wide selection of Mandarin, Taiwanese, English, Japanese, and other language tracks. It also includes features like pitch adjustment, vocal guide, and pause functions. In addition to coins, the KTV also accepts EasyCard (悠遊卡) payments, offering a modern and convenient experience.

Unlike traditional KTVs, mini phone booth KTVs don’t require minimum spending or long bookings, making them very appealing to many. This has helped make solo singing a new trend. You no longer need to round up friends to sing — you can belt out your favorite tunes alone without feeling awkward or bored. These mini phone booth KTVs can now be found in popular tourist spots and cinema mall venues across Taiwan. Next time you’re out and about, why not stop by and give it a try?