• #ALIVE
  , produced by the Group’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Zip
  Cinema, confirmed to released internationally on Netflix on 8
  September 2020
• Following its theatrical run in Korea, #ALIVE
  attained #1 in VOD sales at top IPTV channels in Korea such as
  KT’s Olleh TV and Digital Cable TV Home Choice
• As one of the first successful theatrical movie releases in the
  world amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic, #ALIVE
  was the first film to break the one million ticket sales mark
  since February 2020 at the Korean box office

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach
 – 25 August 2020 – 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, wishes
to announce that #ALIVE
, produced by the Company’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Zip
Cinema Co., Ltd., is expected to premiere internationally on
Netflix on 8 September 2020, following its theatrical run in Korea.

As of 4 August 2020, #ALIVE
achieved the top ranking in Video On Demand (“VOD
“) sales since the first day of its post-theatrical release on 28
July 2020 in Korea[1]
, taking the #1 position at top IPTV channels in Korea including
KT’s Olleh TV and Digital Cable TV Home Choice.

As one of the first successful theatrical movie releases in the
world amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Group’s film #ALIVE
surpassed the 1 million ticket sales  within five days of its
wide release on 24 June 2020. It was also recorded as the first
film to break the one million ticket sales mark since February 2020
at the Korean box office.

Starring top leading actor Yoo Ah-in of UAA&CO Inc., a
subsidiary of the Group’s associated company Spackman Media Group
Limited, and superstar actress Park Shin-hye, #ALIVE
is based on an original scenario by Hollywood writer Matt Taylor,
who produced the American documentary series, SMALL BUSINESS REVOLUTION: MAIN STREET
.

The film relates the story of isolated survivors of a city under
lockdown that gets out of control as a consequence of a sudden
spread of an unknown infection. UAA’s Yoo Ah-in of DEFAULT
(2018), BURNING
(2018) & VETERAN
(2015) shall play the role of Joon Woon, a gamer who survived by
himself and becomes disconnected from the rest of the world. Park
Shin-hye of MEMORIES OF THE ALHAMBRA
(2018), THE DOCTORS
(2016) & THE HEIRS
(2013) takes on the role of Yoo Bin, another survivor who relies
on her own survival skills throughout the extremely challenging
situation in the city.

The film is distributed by Lotte Entertainment and directed by Jo
II Hyung.

For more information on #ALIVE
and its official trailer, visit the Group’s website at https://spackmanentertainmentgroup.com
.

About Netflix

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anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can
play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or
commitments.

About Spackman Entertainment Group Limited

Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (“SEGL
” or the “Company
“), and together with its subsidiaries, (the “Group
“), founded in 2011 by Charles Spackman, is one of Korea’s leading
entertainment production groups. SEGL is primarily engaged in the
independent development, production, presentation, and financing of
theatrical motion pictures in Korea. According to Variety, Korea
was the world’s fourth largest box office market in 2019, behind
only North America, China and Japan.   

The Group also invests into and produces Korean television dramas.
In addition to our content business, we also own equity stakes in
entertainment-related companies and film funds that can financially
and strategically complement our existing core operations. SEGL is
listed on the Catalist of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading
Limited under the ticker 40E.

Production Labels

SEGL’s wholly-owned Zip Cinema Co., Ltd. (“Zip Cinema
“) is one of the most recognised film production labels in Korea
and has originated and produced some of Korea’s most commercially
successful theatrical films, consecutively producing 10 profitable
movies since 2009 representing an industry leading track record.
Recent theatrical releases of Zip Cinema’s motion pictures include
some of Korea’s highest grossing and award-winning films such as CRAZY ROMANCE
(2019), DEFAULT
(2018), MASTER
(2016), THE PRIESTS
(2015), COLD EYES
(2013), and ALL ABOUT MY WIFE
(2012). For more information on Zip Cinema, do visit http://zipcine.com
  

SEGL also owns Novus Mediacorp Co., Ltd. (“Novus Mediacorp
“), an investor, presenter, and/or post-theatrical distributor for
a total of 79 films (58 Korean and 21 foreign) including ROSE OF BETRAYAL
, THE OUTLAWS
and SECRETLY, GREATLY
, which was one of the biggest box office hits of 2013 starring Kim
Soo-hyun of MY LOVE FROM THE STARS
, as well as FRIEND 2: THE GREAT LEGACY
. In 2012, Novus Mediacorp was also the post-theatrical rights
distributor of ALL ABOUT MY WIFE
, a top-grossing romantic comedy produced by Zip Cinema. In 2018, THE OUTLAWS
, co-presented by Novus Mediacorp broke the all-time highest Video
On Demand (“VOD
“) sales records in Korea. For more information on Novus Mediacorp,
do visit  http://novusmediacorp.com
  

The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Simplex Films Limited (“Simplex Films
“) which is an early stage film production firm. Simplex Films has
the following films in the pipeline namely, A BOLT FROM THE BLUE
, IRREVOCABLE PROMISE
and OUR SUPERSTAR K
.

The Company owns a 100% equity interest Take Pictures Pte. Ltd. (“Take Pictures
“) which has a line-up of several films including STONE SKIPPING, GUARDIAN
(working title) and the co-production with Zip Cinema for THE PRIESTS 2.

The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Greenlight Content
Limited which is mainly involved in the business of investing into
dramas and movies, as well as providing consulting services for the
production of Korean content.

The Company owns a 20% equity interest in The Makers Studio Co.
Ltd., which plans to produce and release four upcoming films, the
first of which will be THE ISLAND OF THE GHOST’S WAIL
, a comedy horror film.

Our films are theatrically distributed and released in Korea and
overseas markets, as well as for subsequent post-theatrical
worldwide release in other forms of media, including online
streaming, cable TV, broadcast TV, IPTV, video-on-demand, and home
video/DVD, etc. We release all of our motion pictures into
wide-theatrical exhibition initially in Korea, and then in overseas
and ancillary markets.

Talent Representation

The Company holds an effective shareholding interest of 43.88% in
Spackman Media Group Limited (“SMGL
“). SMGL, a company incorporated in Hong Kong, together with its
subsidiaries, is collectively one of the largest entertainment
talent agencies in Korea in terms of the number of artists under
management, including some of the top names in the Korean
entertainment industry. SMGL operates its talent management
business through renowned agencies such as MSteam Entertainment
Co., Ltd. (Son Ye-jin, Lee Min-jung, Ko Sung-hee), UAA&CO Inc.
(Song Hye-kyo, Yoo Ah-in, Park Hyung-sik), Fiftyone K Inc. (So Ji
Sub, Ok Taec-yeon), SBD Entertainment Inc. (Son Suk-ku), and Kook
Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Ji-young). Through
these full-service talent agencies in Korea, SMGL represents and
guides the professional careers of a leading roster of
award-winning actors/actresses in the practice areas of motion
pictures, television, commercial endorsements, and branded
entertainment. SMGL leverages its unparalleled portfolio of artists
as a platform to develop, produce, finance and own the highest
quality of entertainment content projects, including theatrical
motion pictures, variety shows and TV dramas. This platform also
creates and derives opportunities for SMGL to make strategic
investments in development stage businesses that can collaborate
with SMGL artists. SMGL is an associated company of the Company.

The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Constellation Agency
Pte. Ltd. (“Constellation Agency
“). Constellation Agency, which owns The P Factory Co., Ltd. (“The P Factory
“) and Platform Media Group Co., Ltd. (“PMG
“), is primarily involved in the business of overseas agency for
Korean artists venturing into the overseas market. The P Factory is
an innovative marketing solutions provider specializing in event
and branded content production. PMG is a talent management agency
which represents and manages the careers of major artists in film,
television, commercial endorsements and branded entertainment.

Strategic Businesses

The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Frame Pictures Co., Ltd.
(“Frame Pictures
“). Frame Pictures is a leader in the movie/drama equipment leasing
business in Korea. Established in 2014, Frame Pictures has worked
with over 25 top directors and provided the camera and lighting
equipment for some of Korea’s most notable drama and movie projects
including ITAEWON CLASS
(2020), HOW TO BUY A FRIEND
(2020), KIM JI-YOUNG, BORN 1982
(2019), FOUR MEN
(2019) and ASADAL CHRONICLES
(2019). 

Previously, Frame Pictures was also involved in GIRL COPS
(2018), MALMOI
(2018), SUITS
(2018), MISTRES
S (2018), LIFE
(2018), LIVE
(2018), MONEY FLOWER
(2017), SWEET REVEN
GE (2017), BAD GUYS 2
(2017), THE LEGEND OF THE BLUE SEA
(2016) and VETERAN
(2015).

We also operate a café-lounge called Upper West, in the Gangnam
district of Seoul and own a professional photography studio, noon
pictures Co., Ltd.

For more details, do visit http://www.spackmanentertainmentgroup.com/