- TERIUS BEHIND ME, a romantic comedy mystery drama headlined by So Ji Sub of SpackmanMedia Group and popular actress Jung In-sun, maintained its #1 position indrama viewership ratings for its time slot since its premiere in Korea
SINGAPORE - MediaOutReach - 2 November 2018 -Spackman Entertainment Group Limited ("Spackman Entertainment Group"or the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"),one of Korea's leading entertainment production groups founded by financierCharles Spackman, wishes to announce that the Group's first co-produced drama, TERIUSBEHIND ME, continued itsviewership ratings streak as the top drama in Korea since its premiere on 27September 2018.
Accordingto Nielson Korea, TERIUS BEHIND ME, aromantic spy comedy thriller featuringKorea's top actor So Ji Sub of the Group's associated company, Spackman MediaGroup Limited ("Spackman Media Group"), and popular actress Jung In-sun,recorded double digits for its highest viewership ratings and occupied thefirst place in its time slot. On 21st and 22nd October2018, the MBC drama posted 8.4% and 10.1% in viewership ratings respectively,and achieved 11.5% as its maximum rating at one point. The average viewershipratings for the top Korean dramas in the first half of 2018 under thefree-to-air networks (KBS2, MBC and SBS) category stood at 6.6%.
TERIUS BEHIND ME also garnered thehighest viewership ratings among all TV shows that aired on Thursday for the20-49 demographic in the metropolitan area of Korea. The 32-episode drama stillhas 8 episodes remaining and is slated to end on 15 November 2018.
About Spackman Entertainment Group Limited
Spackman Entertainment GroupLimited ("SEGL" or the "Company"), and together with itssubsidiaries, (the "Group"), one ofKorea's leading entertainment production groups founded by investment veteran,Mr. Charles Spackman, is primarily engaged in the independent development,production, presentation, and financing of theatrical motion pictures in Korea.In order to diversify our revenue streams, in the second half of 2018, we willto expand our business portfolio to include the production of Korean televisiondramas. In addition to our content business, we also make investments intoentertainment companies and film funds that can financially and strategicallycomplement our existing core operations. SEGL is listed on the Catalist of theSingapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited under the ticker 40E.
SEGL's Zip Cinema Co., Ltd. ("Zip Cinema") is one of the mostrecognised film production labels in Korea and has originated and produced someof Korea's most commercially successful theatrical films, consecutivelyproducing 8 profitable movies since 2009 representing an industry leading trackrecord. Recent theatrical releases of Zip Cinema's motion pictures include someof Korea's highest grossing and award-winning films such as MASTER (2016), THE PRIESTS (2015), COLD EYES(2013), and ALL ABOUT MY WIFE (2012).For more information on Zip Cinema, do visit https://zipcine.com
SEGL also owns Novus MediacorpCo., Ltd. ("Novus Mediacorp"), aninvestor, presenter, and/or ancillary distributor for a total of 76 films (53Korean and 23 foreign) including ROSE OFBETRAYAL, THE OUTLAWS and SECRETLY, GREATLY, which was one of thebiggest box office hits of 2013 starring Kim Soo-hyun of MY LOVE FROM THE STARS fame, as well as FRIEND 2: THE GREAT LEGACY. In 2012, Novus Mediacorp was also the post-theatricalrights distributor of ALL ABOUT MY WIFE,a top-grossing romantic comedy produced by Zip Cinema. In 2018, THE OUTLAWS, co-presented by NovusMediacorp broke the all-time highest Video On Demand ("VOD") sales records in Korea. Novus Mediacorp is currently in theprocess of seeking a listing on the Singapore Stock Exchange. For moreinformation on Novus Mediacorp, do visit https://novusmediacorp.com
Our films are theatricallydistributed and released in Korea and overseas markets, as well as forsubsequent post-theatrical worldwide release in other forms of media, includingcable TV, broadcast TV, IPTV, video-on-demand, and home video/DVD, etc. Werelease all of our motion pictures into wide-theatrical exhibition initially inKorea, and then in overseas and ancillary markets.
We also operate a café-loungecalled Upper West, in the Gangnam district of Seoul and own a professionalphotography studio, noon pictures Co., Ltd..
The Company holds an effectiveshareholding interest of 43.88% in Spackman Media Group Limited ("SMGL"). SMGL, a company incorporated inHong Kong, together with its subsidiaries, is collectively one of the largestentertainment talent agencies in Korea in terms of the number of artists undermanagement, including some of the top names in the Korean entertainmentindustry. SMGL operates its talent management business through renownedagencies such as MS Team Entertainment Co., Ltd., UAA & Co Inc., Fiftyone KInc., SBD Entertainment Inc., and Kook Entertainment Co., Ltd. Through thesefull-service talent agencies in Korea, SMGL represents and guides theprofessional careers of a leading roster of award-winning actors/actresses inthe practice areas of motion pictures, television, commercial endorsements, andbranded entertainment. SMGL leverages its unparalleled portfolio of artists asa platform to develop, produce, finance and own the highest quality of entertainmentcontent projects, including theatrical motion pictures, variety shows, and TVdramas. This platform also creates and derives opportunities for SMGL to makestrategic investments in development stage businesses that can collaborate withSMGL artists. SMGL is an associated company of the Company.
TheGroup owns a 100% equity interest in Frame Pictures Co., Ltd. ("Frame Pictures"). Frame Pictures is a leader in the movie/dramaequipment leasing business in Korea. Established in 2014, Frame Pictures hasworked with over 25 top directors and provided the camera and lightingequipment for some of Korea's most notable drama and movie projects including the upcoming Korean film GIRL COPS (2018) featuring rising star Wi Ha-jun of SMGL and THE GREATEST DIVORCE (2018) starring BaeDoona of SMGL. In 2018, FramePictures has also won contracts to supply equipment to THE BEAUTY INSIDE (2018),HUNDRED MILLION STARS FROM THE SKY (2018), LOVELY HORRIBLY (2018), THE GUEST (2018),historical Korean movie MALMOI, SUITS (2018) featuring ParkHyung-sik of SMGL, MISTRESS (2018), LIFE (2018), LIVE (2018) starring Lee Kwang-soo of RUNNING MAN, MY MISTER (2018) and Netflix's first Korean original production LOVE ALARM (2018). Frame Pictures andNovus Mediacorp are currently seeking to list on the Singapore Stock Exchange.
TheCompany owns a 100% equity interest in Take Pictures Pte. Ltd. ("Take Pictures") which owns a strong lineup of 10 film projectsincluding STONE SKIPPING and theco-production with Zip Cinema for THE PRIESTS2.
TheCompany owns a 100% equity interest in Constellation Agency Pte. Ltd. ("Constellation Agency"). Constellation Agency, which owns The PFactory Co., Ltd. ("The P Factory")and Platform Media Group Co., Ltd. ("PMG"),is primarily involved in the business of overseas agency for Korean artistsventuring into the overseas market. The P Factory is an innovative marketingsolutions provider specializing in event and branded content production. PMG isa talent management agency which represents and manages the careers of majorartists in film, television, commercial endorsements, and brandedentertainment.
On 7May 2018, the Company announced that it would spin-off Novus Mediacorp andFrame Pictures into a combined entity to seek listing on the Catalist Board ofthe Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited to exploit the growingpost-theatrical and camera equipment leasing markets.
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