Although the novel coronavirus is still rampant, the "BIG 4" unveiled their big plans full of expectations and hopes that include debuts, comebacks and world tours in 2022!
On January 5, Korean media outlet JoyNews24 released a comprehensive list of the debuts, comebacks, world tours and more than K-pop enthusiasts should anticipate from the four biggest entertainment companies - HYBE, SM, JYP and YG Entertainment.
Continue reading to know each of these agencies' plans for all year round,
HYBE: BTS Prepares for a Seoul Concert + Launch of CBO Min Hee Jin's New Girl Group
HYBE, home to BTS, SEVENTEEN, TXT and ENHYPEN, revealed its major lineup for this year.
Starting with ENHYPEN, the group will release its new album "Dimension: Answer" on January 10.
Global group BTS also hinted at a comeback with a new album and an offline concert in Seoul in March.
This year, HYBE's first girl group under ADOR led by CBO Min Hee Jin also attracted attention. There will be at least three girl groups to debut under HYBE including a new girl group under Source Music as well a global female pop group that will be staged around the world in partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG).
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HYBE will be discovering a new boy group as well that will start in Japan through an audition program with HYBE Label Japan.
SM Entertainment: SMCU, NCT and aespa Comeback + NCT 127 World Tour
For SM Entertainment, their 2022 plans already started with its expansion of the artist's worldview based on SMCU (SM Culture Universe). In particular, "SMTOWN LIVE 2022: SMCU Express@KWANGYA" was released online for free worldwide on the 1st.
SM is expected to have its main artists such as NCT and aespa work hard this year even more. The former's sub-unit, NCT 127, is actually planning its second world tour in major cities around the world this year.
JYP Entertainment: TWICE, ITZY, Stray Kids and NiziU World Tour + New Groups' Debut
In 2022, JYP Entertainment is expected to boast a solid lineup of artists with various activities, too. The company is particularly expected to see growth in ticket and MD sales for its artists' world tours.
TWICE will take the lead on the world tour. A total of seven U.S. tours will be held in February, and all seats for the performance have been sold out. It will also hold a two-day performance at the Tokyo Dome in April.
Along with them, ITZY and Stray Kids are also expected to hold a tour in Japan and America, while NiziU is also planning a tour in Japan.
Furthermore, aside from the debut of its new band Xdinary Heroes, JYP will also introduce its new girl group, "JYPn" (tentative name) and a new boy group from LOUD scheduled to be launched this 2022 as well.
YG Entertainment: TREASURE Comeback, BLACKPINK World Tour & Baby Monster Debut
Although YG's performance slowed down last year, the company prepares for an impressive lineup this year.
The forerunner will be TREASURE, who will release a new album in more than a year. YG said, "As we have been preparing thoroughly for a long time, please look forward to the largest scale of support and vigorous activities."
BLACKPINK is reportedly preparing for a world tour and a new full-length album as well. With the popularity of soloist Rosé and Lisa, their new releases also attracted interest.
Lastly, "Baby Monster" a new girl group since BLACKPINK is also anticipated to make its debut in 2022.
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Written by Eunice Dawson
