The full name of KTV is KaraokeTV. Karaoke is a Japanese-English hybrid name, and Kara means "empty" in Japanese.

KTV, in a narrow sense, is a place to provide karaoke audio-visual equipment and solfeggio space. Broadly understood as karaoke and wine service, the main business is casino at night. KTV can also be said to be a small singing bar, where you can dance, sing and drink. It is the first choice for small parties.