Long breaks don't always mean disbandment. Here are groups who went through long hiatuses and returned (or will return!) to K-pop in 2022.
This article will include groups with speculated comebacks. But, first, let's start with the groups who made a comeback after a long period of inactivity.
NATURE
On January 24, NATURE made a comeback after a year and a half of inactivity with the special album "Rice Rica." Their last musical release was on June 17, 2020, with the third single album, "Nature World: Code M." Sadly, Sunshine was not present for their 2022 comeback, as she is on hiatus due to a leg injury.
TREASURE
Before TREASURE's first mini-album, "The Second Step: Chapter One," was released on February 15, 2022, the group did not make a comeback for over a year. Their last release was their first studio album, "The First Step: Treasure Effect," on January 11, 2021.
BIGBANG
BIGBANG is slated to make their first comeback in four years on April 5. Not much is known about the comeback, though YG Entertainment is speculated to release more teasers as the release date draws closer. Their last musical release was the single "Flower Road" in March 2018.
(G)I-DLE
After a year and two months of inactivity as a group, (G)I-DLE released the studio album "I NEVER DIE." Before this, their last official comeback was in January 2021 with the mini-album "I Burn."
VICTON
VICTON made their first official comeback after a year of inactivity on January 18, 2022, with their third single album "Chronograph." Their previous release before the said single album was their first studio album, "Voice: The Future is Now," on January 11, 2021.
Now, moving on to the two groups speculated to make a comeback soon!
BLACKPINK
Though unconfirmed, many are under the impression BLACKPINK may be gearing for a comeback! Jennie has hinted several times, specifically during the group's online fan meet on Weverse and her appearance on "The Game Caterers," that the group will return soon.
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Additionally, Universal Music Group suddenly shared a post about BLACKPINK and Spring. This has led many to believe the girls may be planning a Spring comeback!
BLACKPINK has not made a comeback since October 2020.
EXO
On April 9, EXO will hold their tenth-anniversary fan meet, which will be held online and offline simultaneously. This marks EXO's first activity as a whole group since "Don't Fight the Feeling" in June 2021. Suho will also be making his first comeback in two years with "Grey Suit" on April 4, 2022.
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With the sudden rise of EXO activities, many believe that the group may be planning a comeback soon, with leader Suho hinting at it through his recent live stream, saying:
"EXO (I and members) are preparing for our new album to greet fans. Please wait for us a little bit more."
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Written by Alexa Lewis
