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2022 has been yet another year in K-Pop full of surprises and outstanding achievements. Our favorite idols have yet again taken their artistry to new heights by fulfilling their artistic resolutions from the past new year. As the year 2022 comes to a close, it is time to reflect, just like most of us do every year-end.
In 2021, we made a list of K-Pop idols who were the aces of the year. The list included BTS' JungKook, ASTRO's Cha EunWoo, SHINee's Key, SEVENTEEN's SeungKwan, (G)I-DLE's SoYeon, EXO's XiuMin, MAMAMOO's WheeIn, SF9's Yoo TaeYang, Stray Kids' Han, BLACKPINK's Rosé, AlexA, WOODZ, MONSTA X's I.M, NCT's Mark, and HyunA&DAWN.
Read more about why they were the aces of the previous year in the article below.
Top 10 Aces Of K-Pop In 2021Kpopmap Highlights 2021Dec 22, 2021
Which idols do you think shone brightly this year? Which idols do you reckon unlocked new levels of potential and talent? Today, we'll take a deeper look into 10 idols who excelled in 2022, earning and re-earning themselves ace status.
But first, you might be asking yourself...
What is an 'ace' when it comes to K-Pop?
In standard English, an ace is defined as, "Someone who excels at a particular sport or other activity."
However, the definition that K-Pop fans often use to describe an ace is, "Someone who excels at one particular thing and is talented in other fields, making them a secret weapon to their team."
The term 'ace' is often interchanged with the term 'all-rounder' by fans. In fact, the difference between
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