More proof of stealth marketing. This artwork was uploaded 1 hr after sMika reveal. The coloring is very high quality and there is really no way this guy could have done this so quickly. He was also hired by Nexon to do official art:
https://x.com/misyune12/status/1951173659290378555
Which was released not long after the announcement. Meaning he was contacted by Nexon and given access to the designs long before they released and he drew artwork for them prior to get first dibs on fanart for maximum engagement. He then goes on to sell an sMika book at Comiket.
https://x.com/misyune12/status/1956525468213215316

This is a disgusting symbiotic relationship between the corporation and fanartists that Nexon actively facilitates to monopolize the fanart market. Funny how people shat all over Project KV for doing this, but when Nexon does it, it's OK.