Hello everyone and welcome to the special news reward articles for the Artist of the Year 2022.

We curated a list of all the winners from our polls in 2022 to form the WINNER OF WINNERS poll and asked our global readers to vote for the best artist amongst the idols listed. This special poll ran from January 20th, 2023 to February 17th, 2023 and fans passionately voted for their favorite idol who deserved to be crowned the Artist of the year and win the special rewards affixed to the poll which includes: 1) A digital signage throughout March at Megabox COEX video advertising And 2) A special news article. 

With thousands of votes recorded within the stipulated time frame, we thank everyone for their earnest participation and we are glad to announce the winner of the poll.

WINNER

MASHIHO

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A quick search of #Mashiho on social media will show you thousands of results that project fans' love and admiration for him. From notes (or posts) that speak on and compliment his vibrant talents, charming personality, and handsome good looks, to cute and adorable ones that highlight his playfulness, silly pranks, and hilarious interactions with everyone and perhaps more notable would be his words and thoughts, which project the kind of warm and sincere person he is.

By perhaps your tenth post, you can aptly deduce that this idol is truly beloved by fans and for due reasons as well. Reasons that undoubtedly continue to add to the outpouring amount of love fans have for him, which can also be seen in the incredible number of votes he received in this poll. With 68,505 votes, Mashiho was voted the Artist of the Year 2022 by global fans.

Mashiho's name is not new to many K-Pop fans as despite the fact that he was part of a group with many members, his talents had always effortlessly made him stand out, garnering due admiration and respect for them.

Like the rest of the TREASURE members, Mashiho first came into the spotlight with the competition "YG TREASURE BOX". Ranking in at number 9 and first being part of the group MAGNUM before its eventual merge with the other ranked members to fully form the group, TREASURE.

The level of global fame that both TREASURE and Mashiho have acquired within the short time frame of their debut till date is frankly somewhat predictable but ultimately applaudable. This statement is solely based on the sheer amount of talents the group possesses with Mashiho being one of the members who visibly projected this fact.

Since his debut, Mashiho has duly captured the hearts of fans with his soothing vocals, incredible performances, and his relaxed, bright, and welcoming aura.

With respect to his vocals, Mashiho has a very distinctive sound that doesn't just serve as a signal of his presence whenever you listen to TREASURE's songs but ultimately added a unique flavor to what made the group's songs appealing and addictive.

Due to the large number of the group, he might not always have the most lines, but his moments are always felt with effect and more often than not, will have you rewinding to rewatch or listen to his part again, just to feel the same level of goosebumps and awe you felt at first listen.

Listening to TREASURE's discography, one might be able to spot and appreciate his improving technique and his impressive range, as he showed he had the ability to deliver both low and high notes at various instances. Check out three songs where you can vividly spot this fact below.

His vocals are not just the only factor that many should appreciate about him as his performances add to this list. Mashiho's stage presence is truly outstanding. Judging by the way he delivers his dance moves, we could rightly say that he understands how important every stage performance is to both the group and fans and he does everything within his power to ensure he delivers a noteworthy stage.

Overflowing with charisma, it is not difficult to find Mashiho on stage. He always delivers his moves with so much raw power and intensity that at the same time, still looks smooth and clean. With an amazing core strength and flexibility that has seen him do moves that are simply jaw-dropping, and an innate ability to always connect with his audience, making them feel and understand his performance, Mashiho truly embodies the essence of what being a true performer looks like. Frankly, it is quite commendable that within a short time, he has been able to hone his skill and deliver with such finesse and flair that makes you keep a keen eye on him and simply want to watch him perform all the time.

While the musical and stage elements are one of the key major points that fans find very attractive in an idol, another aspect is their personality. Mashiho is seen as an idol with a very friendly and cute personality who every now and then, displays a penchant for chaos and silly pranks. Honestly, who uses their fingers to flip a pancake? Only Mashiho.

Mashiho radiates such a soft and welcoming aura that is quite magnetic and makes people readily gravitate toward him. He has a very optimistic view and approach to things that makes people want to be in the same space as him or just simply keep watching his videos.

With his interactions with fans and former members, it is clear how much affection he has for those around him and how he tries to make everyone happy, cracking silly jokes, making adorable expressions, or simply doing the quirkiest actions.

This is perhaps what we would all expect from an idol whose motto is “Giving joy to others is the greatest gift to oneself.”

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While watching many of his videos, we could easily say that Mashiho's natural disposition is "being super cute", even in moments when he tries not to be.

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Another prominent point of his charms is his visuals. Gorgeous and then some, asides from his impressive talents, Mashiho's striking good looks are perhaps enough to make the hearts beat fondly in affection for him.

With facial features so sharp and stunning, it is quite understandable and wildly accepted when many mention him as one of the most handsome K-Pop idols today.

While there are countless more reasons why Mashiho deserves to be the Artist of the Year, we hope these notes would serve as a little introduction to him and further pique your interest in his budding artistry,

We would duly like to note that Mashiho's power is truly remarkable. Despite the saddening news of his departure from TREASURE, fans continue to shower him with great support and love, an action that perhaps is derived from how much he has impacted the lives of many on several occasions. And regardless of what he does in the future, we would all be watching, cheering on with our banners raised high to the sky, showing our support for the beloved idol.

Once again, congratulations to Mashiho and the thousands of fans who voted for him in this category.