• Represented by UAA &Co Inc. of Spackman Media Group, Yoo Ah-in is the only Asian actor on The NewYork Times list of "THE BEST ACTORS OF 2018" which comprises 12 actors andtheir notable films of the year
• Recognition by The NewYork Times serves as a testament to Yoo Ah-in's status as an international topactor, underscoring his riveting performance in the Korean mystery drama film BURNING  
• Yoo Ah-in stars in theGroup's financial thriller DEFAULT, whichgrossed US$20 million in box office revenue and crossed its break-even point 12days since its release

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach- 10 December 2018 - Spackman Entertainment Group Limited("Spackman Entertainment Group" or the "Company" and togetherwith its subsidiaries, the "Group"), one of Korea's leadingentertainment production groups founded by international investor CharlesSpackman, wishes to announce that Korea's leading actor Yoo Ah-in of theGroup's associated company, Spackman Media Group Limited ("Spackman Media Group"), was named one of "THE BEST ACTORS OF 2018"by The New York Times.

On 6 December 2018, The New York Timespublished its annual list of "THE BEST ACTORS OF 2018". Yoo Ah-in who wasincluded in the list for his film, BURNING,was praised by The New York Times for his acting which was described as"riveting" and "an abstract painting - grim and stunning".[1] BURNING is a Korean mystery drama filmbased on the short story "BARN BURNING" by Japanese novelist,Haruki Murakami.   

Other actors who were on the list includeJulia Roberts of BEN IS BACK,  Emma Stone of THE FAVORITE, Glenn Close of THEWIFE, Ethan Hawke of FIRST REFORMEDand Tonni Collette of HEREDITARY,etc.

Yoo Ah-in of UAA & Co Inc., asubsidiary of the Group's associated company, Spackman Media Group, headlines inthe Group's financial thriller DEFAULT whichis the highest November opening in the history of the Korean box office. Thefilm raked in US$20 million in box office revenue and crossed its break-evenpoint within 12 days of its official wide release on 28 November 2018.[2]  

AboutSpackman 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 post-theatrical distributor for a total of 76 films(53 Korean and 23 foreign) including ROSEOF BETRAYAL, 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 thepost-theatrical rights distributor of ALLABOUT MY WIFE, a top-grossing romantic comedy produced by Zip Cinema. In2018, THE OUTLAWS, co-presented byNovus Mediacorp broke the all-time highest Video On Demand ("VOD") sales records in Korea. NovusMediacorp is currently in the process of seeking a listing on the SingaporeStock Exchange. For more information 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 ofentertainment content projects, including theatrical motion pictures, varietyshows, and TV dramas. This platform also creates and derives opportunities forSMGL to make strategic investments in development stage businesses that cancollaborate with SMGL artists. SMGL is an associated company of the Company.

TheCompany owns a 100% equity interest in Take Pictures Pte. Ltd. ("Take Pictures") which has a strong lineup of 10 film projectsincluding STONE SKIPPING and theco-production with Zip Cinema for THEPRIESTS 2.

The Company owns a100% equity interest in Greenlight Content Limited which is mainly involved in the business ofinvesting into dramas and movies, as well as providing consulting services forthe production of Korean content.

On 7 May 2018, the Company announced that it would spin-offNovus Mediacorp and Frame Pictures into a combined entity to seek listing onthe Catalist Board of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited toexploit the growing post-theatrical and camera equipment leasing markets. For more details, do visit https://www.spackmanentertainmentgroup.com/