5 highly anticipated December K-pop comebacks and debuts you cannot miss in 2022

December is almost here, and so is 2023. But before we wrap up 2022, a starring lineup of December K-pop comebacks awaits to greet fans with blockbuster albums and singles. From BTS' RM, who is making his solo debut with Indigo, to SHINee's Minho, who will also drop his first-ever mini album CHASE next month, the December K-pop comebacks list is surely a treat.

This month, K-pop fans witnessed several promising acts and hits, including HIGHLIGHT's After Sunset, SEVENTEEN's first Japanese EP DREAM, Lim Young Woong's LONDON BOY, and more. Moreover, November will end with releases from hit artists such as Red Velvet, ATEEZ, ITZY, KARA, etc.

BTS' RM, NewJeans, and more join the banging December K-pop comebacks list

1) BTS' RM - December 2, 2022

BTS leader and rapper RM (born Kim Nam-joon) will make his solo debut with Indigo on December 2, at 2 pm KST. Described as a documentary encompassing the last archive of his twenties, Indigo is a personal record for RM.

The highly anticipated album has unveiled a new identity film, a pack of aesthetically beautiful concept images, and an eye-popping tracklist.

With songs like Still Life, All Day, and Lonely on the record, Indigo also features artists such as Epik High's Tablo, Silk Sonic's Anderson Paak, English electronic duo HONNE, and many others. The December K-pop comebacks and debuts list is looking even better with Indigo on it.

2) Yoon Ji-sung - December 5, 2022

The December K-pop comebacks brings Yoon Ji-sung, leader of the now disbanded group Wanna One, with a new winter single on December 5, marking his first comeback in eight months. To celebrate the same, he will also hold a fan concert, Lucid Dream, on December 24.

Not many details have been shared regarding the upcoming single, but fans are excited to hear his soothing voice once again. The concept images for the fan concert are extremely wholesome, supporting the festive season. The Bloom singer could be seen dressed in a green jumper while holding a cake in the latest pictures.

3) &Team - December 7, 2022

Next on the December K-pop comebacks list is HYBE Label Japan's first boy group, &Team. They will be making their global debut on December 7, 2022. The nine-piece K-pop group is formed as a result of two survival programs arranged by HYBE - ILand and &Audition - The Howling.

An enticing trailer for their first mini album, First Howling: ME, was released on November 11. In addition to this, &Team released an engrossing MV for the single Under the Skin on November 21, which has successfully garnered more than 3 million views so far.

4) SHINee's Minho - December 12

Almost 15 years after his debut, SHINee's Minho will make his debut as a soloist with a six-track record, CHASE, releasing on December 12. Supporting dark and horrifying concept images, the upcoming album has intrigued both K-pop and SHINee fans.

Prior to the release of his first solo album, Minho wil also meet his fans through the ‘2022 Best Choi’s Minho – Lucky Choi’s’ on December 7 and 8, at Kyunghee University. Minho is also the fifth and final member of SHINee to mark a career as a soloist.

5) NewJeans - December 19, 2022

NewJeans, under the labels ADOR and HYBE, have managed to grasp the attention of the entire K-pop fandom with their catchy, old-school concepts and hit songs (Attention, Hype Boy, and Cookie). The quintet is ready to mesmerize fans with their soulful music and different concepts with their first ever comeback.

Their new single album OMG will be released on January 2, 2023. However, the pre-release single will drop on December 19.

ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin said that NewJeans' debut album was a reflection of the summer. Meanwhile, their first comeback will showcase NewJeans' winter. It is clearly one of the best entries on the December K-pop comebacks list.

About the author

Muskan Jaiswal is a journalist specializing in pop-culture, lifestyle, and Korean entertainment at Sportskeeda. With a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and a Master's Diploma in Journalism, she began writing as a form of creative expression during the pandemic-related lockdown. She has about four years of experience, working at Otakukart, Movieweb, The Times of India, Aeroplay Entertainment, and Lifestyle Asia, among other organizations.

As a Pop-culture writer, she values presenting reports after a robust fact-checking process on celebrities and other trending topics, which interest people. Among her professional achievements is a feature on eco-friendly practices in K-pop album production. This write-up, which took a week of research, covered a range of sub-topics such as the export-import history of K-pop albums, and shifts in music marketing in that industry.

When not working, she enjoys watching films and discovering indie artists across several music platforms. Her favorite bands include Coldplay, BTS, and CAS.

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