2022 has really been the year of female artists in K-pop. Many powerful rookie idol groups made their debut and are sweeping up various music charts all over the globe.

Not only that, but female solo artists have also had their time to shine with many debuts and song releases that made a mark in the music industry this year. With the year-end rolling in, many artists are preparing for the annual music award shows in which they will be recognized and awarded for their hard work this year.

That is why many K-pop fans have begun discussions trying to narrow down all the artists who will be winning different awards in 2022. One of the hot discussions is debating which rookie girl group will take home the 'Rookie of the Year' award, as there were so many fantastic rookie girl group debuts. Many are also saying the competition for the female solo artist of the year is expected to be just as fierce as the girl group rookie of the year.

So here are some of the female solo artists who shined in 2022 and are strong candidates for the 'Female Solo Artist of the Year' Award.

Taeyeon - INVU

Jessi - Zoom

Choi Ye Na - SMiLEY

Sunmi - Heartburn

Bolbbalgan4 - Seoul

Nayeon - Pop

Younha - Event Horizon

Netizens cast their votes in the online community where the candidates were shared and commented, "I think Taeyeon will take it with INVU," "I vote Pop," "Nayeon for sure," "I think it's either Taeyeon or Nayeon," "One vote for Taeyeon," "Pop Pop Pop by Nayeon," "I vote Jessi's Zoom," "Zoom was popular online, heard it a lot," "SMiLEY is really good," "I wish Younha gets it, her song is really good," and "Looking at performance, it's definitely Taeyeon."