Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (“SEAL“or the”Business“), and with its subsidiaries, (the “Band“), is one of the leading entertainment production groups in Korea. SEGL is principally engaged in the independent development, production, presentation and financing of motion pictures in Korea.
The company was founded in 2011 by renowned media and technology investor, Charles Spackman, who served as the company’s Executive Chairman until 2017. For the past two decades, Mr. Charles Spackman has been a powerhouse in Korean entertainment industry from the early 2000s with the pioneering success of Sidus Pictures, the largest film production company at the time and the first to be listed in Korea. Mr. Spackman is also the Founder, Chairman and CEO of the global investment firm Spackman Group. For more information, please visit charlesspackman.com and spackman-group.com/charles-spackman.
Since its establishment, SEGL has produced more than 30 major motion pictures, including a number of the highest-grossing and award-winning films in Korea, namely
#ALIVE (2020),
CRAZY ROMANCE (2019),
DEFAULT (2018),
MASTER (2016),
THE PRIESTS (2015),
SNOWDROPS (2013),
COLD EYES (2013) and
ALL ABOUT MY WIFE (2012).
Our films are distributed and released theatrically in Korea and overseas markets, as well as for subsequent post-theatrical worldwide release in other forms of media, including online streaming, cable television, broadcast television, IPTV, video on demand and home video. /DVDs, etc. Generally, we release our films in a major theatrical exhibition first in Korea, then in overseas and ancillary markets.
The Group also invests in and produces Korean television dramas. In addition to our content business, we also hold interests in entertainment-related companies and film funds that can financially and strategically complement our existing core businesses. SEGL is listed on the Catalist of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited under the symbol 40E.
Manufacturing labels
SEGL holds a 100% interest in Studio Take Co., Ltd. (“studio shot“) who produced
STONE JUMP (2020) and
THE BOX (2021). His last movie,
A MAN OF REASONcreated in the United States at 42n/a Hawaii International Film Festival. The film was also invited to the 47th Toronto International Film Festival, the largest film festival in North America, and the 55th Sitges Film Festival, one of the top three genre film festivals in the world. Studio Take will also release an upcoming film,
THE GUEST (working title), which is in post-production and slated for release in the second half of 2023 or the first half of 2024.
SEGL owns Novus Mediacorp Co., Ltd. (“Novus Mediacorp“), investor, broadcaster and/or post-theater distributor for a total of 80 films (59 Korean and 21 foreign) including
OKAY MADAM (2020),
LONG LIVE THE KING (2019),
MY FIRST CUSTOMER (2019), PINK OF TREASON (2018),
THE OUTLAWS (2017) and
SECRETLY, A LOT (2013), which was one of the biggest box office hits of 2013 starring Kim Soo-hyun from
MY LOVE OF THE STARS (2013), as well as
FRIEND 2: THE GREAT LEGACY (2013). In 2012, Novus Mediacorp was also the distributor of post-theatrical rights
ALL ABOUT MY WIFE (2012), a highly lucrative romantic comedy produced by Zip Cinema. In 2018,
THE OUTLAWSco-presented by Novus Mediacorp, broke the all-time highest video-on-demand record (“VOD“) Sales records in Korea. For more information, please visit novusmediacorp.com.
The Company holds a 100% interest in Greenlight Content Limited (“Green light content“) whose main activity consists of investing in fiction and films, as well as providing consultancy services for the production of Korean content. Thanks to the acquisition of Greenlight Content, the first fiction co-produced by the Group,
MY SECRET TERRIUS, starring Korean star So Ji Sub, reached No. 1 in the drama ratings for its timeslot and recorded double-digit ratings for its highest ratings. Greenlight Content was one of the main investors of
MY SECRET TERRIUS.
The Company holds a 100% interest in Simplex Films Limited (“Single-sided films“) which is an early stage film production company. Simplex Films’ first film,
JESTERS: THE GAME CHANGERS (2019), was released in Korea on August 21, 2019. Simplex Films has several film line-ups including
HURRICANE BROTHERS (working title).
The Company holds a 20% stake in The Makers Studio Co. Ltd., which plans to produce and broadcast four upcoming films, the first of which will be
GHOST ISLAND OF GLAMORa comedy horror movie.
Talent Representation
The Company holds a 43.88% effective interest 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 biggest names in the industry. Korean entertainment industry SMGL operates its talent management business through renowned agencies such as SBD Entertainment Inc. (Son Suk-ku, Han Ji-hyun, Park Keun-rok), MSteam Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Son Ye-jin, Wi Ha-jun, Lee Min-jung, Ko Sung-hee, Lee Cho-hee), UAA&CO Inc. (Kim Sang-kyung) and Play Content Co., Ltd. (Hwang-hwi) Through these full-service talent agencies in Korea, SMGL represents and guides the professional careers of a roster of award-winning actors/actresses in the practice areas of film, television, commercial endorsements and acting. branded entertainment SMGL leverages its unrivaled portfolio of artists as a platform to develop, produce, finance and own the highest quality entertainment content projects, including motion pictures, variety shows and series televised. This platform also creates and derives opportunities for SMGL to make strategic investments in early-stage companies that can collaborate with SMGL artists. SMGL is an associated company of the Company. For more information, please visit spackmanmediagroup.com.
The Company holds a 100% interest in Constellation Agency Pte. ltd. (“Constellation Agency“). Constellation Agency, owner of The P Factory Co., Ltd. (“The factory P“) and Platform Media Group Co., Ltd. (“PMG“), is primarily involved in the overseas agency business for Korean artists venturing into the overseas market. The P Factory is an innovative marketing solutions provider specializing in the production of event and branded content. PMG is a talent management agency, representing and managing the careers of major artists in film, television, commercial endorsements and branded entertainment.
Strategic companies
The Company also operates a coffee shop, Upper West, in Seoul’s Gangnam district and owns a professional photography studio, noon pictures Co., Ltd.
