Laos has recorded 229 cases of Covid-19 across the country today.
Launch of RARE AS NFT by NBA All-Star LaMelo Ball in May
Connecting fans, NFT enthusiasts in Metaverse
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 April 2022 – NBA Charlotte Hornets player LaMelo Ball is ready to meet fans and other NFT enthusiasts in the metaverse through his very own NFT project RARE AS by LaMelo Ball – set to launch in May! A project designed to form an extraordinary community, RARE AS will connect the All-Star player with fans and others in the RARE AS Metaverse as a team, showering them with countless exclusive rewards. Are you ready to catch these alley-oops?

Inspired by Ball’s zodiac sign Leo, the RARE AS NFT project features a series of 3D built artistic lions with streetwear and accessories that simply resemble LaMelo Ball. 10,000 NFTs are minted, for sale starting in May.
Ball believes that an NFT project’s success lies in the effectiveness of related products and events in assembling individuals with common interests. As such, the goal of RARE AS is for LaMelo Ball and fans to embark on a journey in the metaverse as a team, connect them and other NFT enthusiasts around the world, and create a cohesive platform for metaverse dwellers to exchange insights. Not only do holders of the RARE AS NFT own the avatar, but they also get chance to receive exclusive rewards – LaMelo Ball figurines, autographed jerseys and basketball shoes – to name but a few. The NFT project will also COL-LAB with phone case brand ONLLY CASE to “Tailor-mint” your NFT phone case!
In addition to creating a LaMelo Ball community, RARE AS introduces RARE AS: THE ARENA – a basketball GameFi platform for the public and NFT holders to join a multi-player Streetball game. Upon accomplishing a task or winning a game, NFT holders will earn game tokens that enable them to trade or unlock gear, gifts, and other items. According to the developer, THE ARENA will soon be open to other metaverse avatars. Ever dreamt of playing a basketball game with Bored Ape from BAYC or Azuki characters? RARE AS: THE ARENA will make your dream come true!
“The potential of RARE AS simply exhilarates everyone in the team,” Ball remarks. “It’s surreal to be able to connect NBA stars, fans, and other NFT enthusiasts. We also want to give new meaning and perspectives to the NFT culture, so that it’s not just a costly JPEG file.”
There are countless NFT projects in recent years, with several hundred launches every month. Trades on Opensea have even plummeted by 50% in Q1 this year, triggering worries about the prospects for the NFT industry. Despite that, LaMelo Ball’s project crew views it as an opportunity to turn NFT as a speculative investment into a productive Web3 derivative. They are confident that the evolving market will reinforce the development of NFT and DeFi (Decentralized Finance). What a young, fine man with great acumen – both in a basketball court and in the investment market!
NFT Newbie-friendly
New to trading NFT and interested in RARE AS by LaMelo Ball? Fret not! There are specialists in the community who can help to set up your virtual wallet and educate you about DM frauds. Holders of RARE AS NFT automatically become members of the RARE AS private club in the metaverse. The NFT is also a member-specific game pass that grants access to customizable gear and multi-player basketball games, as well as numerous exclusive discounts, gifts, and RARE AS worldwide celebrations – a truly unmissable opportunity to meet LaMelo Ball in person!
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About LeMelo Ball
Born in 2001, LaMelo Ball is from a family of basketball players. His father LaVar Ball is a former American Football player and NCAA basketball player, whereas his two elder brothers Lonzo Ball and LiAngelo Ball are players in the NBA and NBA G-League respectively. Currently, LaMelo Ball plays for the Michael Jordan-owned Charlotte Hornets as a point guard. He was selected by the Hornets with the third overall pick of the 2020 NBA draft, and was voted the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2021 and named an NBA All-Star in 2022.
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The Arcanum of Men’s Skincare Prestigious Cellular Skincare Treatment Defining Real Man: Men’s Skincare Service by Pretty Beauty

The Young New Trends in Men’s Skincare Opportunity Derived from the Pandemic
There are countless industries affected by the pandemic. That includes the beauty industry which has been hit even harder than others and has faced rounds of natural selection within the industry. However, the relevant statistics outside Hong Kong are surprising. In 2020, the retail business in China has grown to more than RMB 16.7 billion. The overall growth rate of the market has reached 13.5%. The statistics from the video-streaming platform Tiktok has proven the same exploding needs in the market, with one-third of skincare and cosmetic influencers being focused on men’s skincare, with views more than female users.
According to the consumer trend of “Tmall”, the largest online shopping platform in China, it also shows the rocket-speed growth of the men’s beauty industry. The growth of men’s makeup merchandise is 30 times higher than in the past. The 90s and mid-90s generations become the top consuming group of men’s skincare products and makeup products, and 80% of men aged between 26 to 30 have developed skin care habits of using facial sunscreen and masks. For the age group of 31 to 40, they pay more attention to anti-aging matters such as eye wrinkle masks and skin essences. A number of surveys have reported that the beauty retail business of Chinese male has exceeded RMB 16.7 billion. In recent years, a number of even international brands have successively launched their series of men’s skincare products.
Under the pandemic, brands of men’s beauty grow against the adverse vibe of the general market. The word “Beauty” is no longer exclusive for women, because the increasing demands of men’s grooming is being shouted out in the market. The new trend of men’s beauty has led to the rapid expansion of the men’s beauty economy, leading to an innovative turn for men’s personal appearance. Inevitably, beauty and skincare products have become daily necessities and expenses.
This is why Pretty Beauty is launching the brand-new program of Men From Pretty Beauty Group Skincare and Shaping Expert, a customized skincare service that aims to provide the perfect skincare experience to all our male clients. The world of women’s exclusive beauty has changed, welcomed with all the gentlemen who are looking for a unique skincare and grooming experience.
Pretty Beauty: The Ultimate Solution to Men’s Oily Skin and Anti-aging
The facial condition of men is very different from that of women. Mainly due to the influence of male hormonal activity, there is relatively more secretion of oil and sweat on men’s skin.
Most men’s skins are oil type. When too much oil is not cleaned and the pores are blocked, it naturally results with skin problems such as enlarged pores, pimples, blackheads, and acne etc. Especially in teenage, men’s oil secretion can be intense. Simple daily cleaning and skin care can effectively reduce pore clogging and soothe acne problems. If the problems are left untreated, permanent facial scars may be left due to cell necrosis.
On top of that, men generally focus on work and career, busy with work and socializing on a daily basis. It is common to develop the habit of staying up late, smoking, irregular diet etc. They are heavy burdens to the body which lead to endocrine disorders and exacerbated skin aging. Staying late results with dark eye circles and a bluish face; smokers have dull skins; and an irregular diet can cause acne problems.
There are two major themes in men’s skin care and beauty: targeted solution to skin problems and delaying skin aging. Men From Pretty Beauty Skincare and Shaping Experts can properly solve the above two problems. We specialized in researching and understanding men’s needs, exploring quick and effective solutions in men’s beauty, and solving men’s common facial problems.
Targeted Acne, Oily Skin Problems Prestigious LDM® Cellular Skincare Treatment
Men From Pretty Beauty Group Skincare and Shaping Experts provide skin management for men to reveal the essence of healthy skin by curing oily skin, enlarged pores, acne and other problems. We use patented skin regeneration technology developed by Wellcomet Technology in Germany to regulate the healing function of damaged skin. Using the LDM® skin cell regenerator, the different frequencies of ultrasound are rapidly alternating to improve lymph and blood circulation, balancing the extracellular matrix (ECMs). It regulates the breakdown of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and facilitates the production of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and heat shock proteins (HSPs). Reconstructed cellular structure of the skin creates a unique sense of freshness and naturalness, while restoring the simplest and purest state of skin, and to show a true man’s charisma.
Men From Pretty Beauty Group Skincare and Shaping Experts Prestigious LDM® Cellular Skincare Treatment has a core course of cell training, which has the effect similar to exercising. When cells are active and healthy, different skin problems are naturally cured.
Delaying skin aging 10THERA Dual-track Dual-line simultaneous output HIFU treatment
Unpleasant lifestyle habits accelerate the aging of skin, showing a 50-year-old tiring look at the golden age of a man with no charm left. Men From Pretty Beauty Group Skincare and Shaping Experts specialize in men’s skin biological functions and needs. They help men maintain their juvenility, and fight against skin fatigue and aging by using the most advanced HIFU dual-linear equipment. Dual-linear ultrasound energies are simultaneously delivered to result with highly intensive and focused thermal coagulation, targeting the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS). It is effective on cells at the cheek, forehead, and neck, by stimulating the breakdown of old collagen, followed by new collagen production and remodeling. Ultimately, refined wrinkles, facial lifting and tightened skin are achieved.
About Men From Pretty Beauty Group Skincare and Shaping Experts
Men from Pretty Beauty Group Skincare and Shaping Experts launched in 2022. It is a beauty service designated for men. Adhering to our mission: serve with the best, Men From Pretty Beauty Group Skincare and Shaping Experts aims to solve skin problems for local gentlemen, and to create a new and exclusive beauty experience for men. It is expected to bring the exclusive women’s beauty market into a new era.
Learn more: https://prettybeautygroupmen.com/
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Spackman Media Group Artist Son Suk-Ku’s K-Drama, MY LIBERATION NOTES, Achieves Its Highest Audience Rating Since Its Premiere
- MY LIBERATION NOTES, starring Spackman Media Group artist Son Suk-ku, recorded its highest audience rating since its premiere on April 9
- Represented by SBD Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spackman Media Group, Son Suk-ku’s upcoming film THE ROUNDUP, a sequel film to the 2017 box office hit THE OUTLAWS, is expected to be released on May 18
- Previously, Son Suk-ku starred in the romance comedy film, NOTHING SERIOUS (2021), which reached #1 at the box office in Korea last year
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 25 April 2022 – Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (the “Group“), one of Korea’s leading entertainment production groups founded in 2011 by media & technology investor Charles Spackman, wishes to announce that K-drama, MY LIBERATION NOTES, starring Son Suk-ku of the Group’s associated company, Spackman Media Group Limited (“Spackman Media Group“), recorded its highest audience rating since its premiere on April 9.
Based on Nielson Korea, MY LIBERATION NOTES which aired yesterday, posted an audience rating of 3.8%, which was an increase of 0.8% and 1.0% from its previous highest rating of 3.0% and its preceding episode of 2.8%, respectively.
Represented by SBD Entertainment Inc. (“SBD Entertainment“), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spackman Media Group, Son Suk-ku’s K-drama MY LIBERATION NOTES airs every Saturday and Sunday at 22:30 on JTBC. MY LIBERATION NOTES tells the story of a secretive stranger (Son Suk-ku) and three siblings (Kim Ji-won, Lee Min-ki and Lee El), who long to escape from their dead-end lives. The Korean drama is produced by Chorokbaem Media and JTBC Studios.
Alongside Ma Dong-seok of Marvel Studios’ ETERNALS (2021), Son Suk-ku also stars in THE ROUNDUP, a sequel to the 2017 box office hit THE OUTLAWS, which is scheduled to premiere on May 18. THE ROUNDUP was pre-sold to 132 countries around the world, including Singapore, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and France, as well as the regions of North America and Eastern Europe.
Previously, he starred in the romance comedy film, NOTHING SERIOUS (2021), which reached #1 at the box office in Korea last year, and K-dramas, Netflix’s D.P. (2021), DESIGNATED SURVIVOR: 60 DAYS (2019) and MATRIMONIAL CHAOS (2018). He also starred alongside Hollywood stars in the American Netflix drama series SENSE8, which was written and produced by the Wachowski sisters.
Other than Son Suk-ku, SBD Entertainment also represents one of Korea’s rapidly rising young actors, Han Ji-hyun of popular K-drama THE PENTHOUSE 3, who won the Best Rookie Female Actor in the 2021 Brand Customer Loyalty Awards in Korea and endorsed luxury brand Gucci in April 2021.
About Spackman Entertainment Group Limited
Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (“SEGL” or the “Company“), and together with its subsidiaries, (the “Group“), 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.
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 the Korean entertainment industry starting in the early 2000’s with the pioneering success of Sidus Pictures, the largest movie production company at the time and the first to be listed in Korea. Mr. Spackman is also the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the global investment firm, Spackman Group. For more information, please visit http://www.charlesspackman.com and
https://spackman-group.com/charles-spackman.
Since its founding, SEGL had 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), SNOWPIERCER (2013), COLD EYES (2013) and ALL ABOUT MY WIFE (2012).
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. Generally, we release our motion pictures into wide-theatrical exhibition initially in Korea, and then in overseas and ancillary markets.
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 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, please 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. The maiden film of Simplex Films, JESTERS: THE GAME CHANGERS (2019), was released in Korea on 21 August 2019. Simplex Films has several line-up of films including HURRICANE BROTHERS (working title).
The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Take Pictures Pte. Ltd. (“Take Pictures“) which produced STONE SKIPPING (2020) and THE BOX (2021), and shall release THE GUEST in the second half of 2022 and A MAN OF REASON, with the previous working title GUARDIAN in 2022 tentatively.
The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Greenlight Content Limited (“Greenlight Content“) 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. Through the acquisition of Greenlight Content, the Group’s first co-produced drama, MY SECRET TERRIUS, starring top Korean star, So Ji Sub, achieved #1 in drama viewership ratings for its time slot and recorded double digits for its highest viewership ratings. Greenlight Content was one of the main investors of MY SECRET TERRIUS.
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.
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, Wi Ha-jun, Lee Min-jung, Ko Sung-hee), SBD Entertainment Inc. (Son Suk-ku, Han Ji-hyun, Lee Cho-hee, Park Keun-rok), UAA&CO Inc. (Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Hye-ri, Kim Ji-young, Wang Ji-won), Play Content Co., Ltd. (Kang Min-ji, Hwang-hwi) and Kook Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Baek Si-won, Shin Ji-woong). 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. For more information, please visit http://www.spackmanmediagroup.com
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 also operates a café-restaurant, Upper West, in the Gangnam district of Seoul and own a professional photography studio, noon pictures Co., Ltd.
For more details, please visit http://www.spackmanentertainmentgroup.com/
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Coca-Cola Brand New Glass Bottle Beverages Relaunch in Market
New Glass Bottles Made by Recycled Materials to bring unique “Real Magic” Experience
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 April 2022 – The Coca-Cola Company and its bottling partner Swire Coca-Cola Hong Kong announced that the highly anticipated returnable glass bottle beverage is coming back with a new design and a refreshed look starting from today! Whether dining out or staying at home for a meal, Coca-Cola brands in the glass bottle will be the best companion for your delicacies that brings you the “Real Magic” experience only by glass bottles! Fans of the Coca-Cola brands who prefer to be served with glass bottles will be able to immerse in this unique experience again. The first batch of beverages coming in glass bottles are “Coca-Cola”, “Coca-Cola” No Sugar, “Sprite”, “Fanta”, “Schweppes” Cream Soda and Soda Water, and for the first time showing up in glass bottles are “Kochakaden” “Craftea” Lemon Tea and Peach Tea. More brands will be coming in glass bottles to provide consumers with a broader range of beverages in an environmentally friendly packaging.
Environmentally Friendly Design for Recycling Again and Again
“Coca-Cola” comes back with the classic contour bottle design and meets consumers with its familiar look. At the same time, other brands under Coca-Cola, including “Sprite”, “Fanta”, “Schweppes” and “Kochakaden” are coming with another bottle design. Both designs are adopting transparent bottle and make the appearance sleeker and cleaner. It is more convenient for consumers to return them after usage for the bottling plant to clean, disinfect and refill them. After adding the labels, they will be relaunched in the market, which is more efficient in protecting the environment.

For environmental protection, the bottle comprises 60% recycled glass materials, with a weight loss by one-third compared to the previous bottles, making it easier to hold. Remarkably, the volume increases while the bottle becomes lighter; it increases from 192 ml to 250 ml, which is excellent news for the consumers! Each box now contains 24 bottles instead of 12 for easier transportation and storage.
The new glass bottle is in line with the commitment of The Coca-Cola Company and Swire Coca-Cola Hong Kong’s vision of sustainability. By adopting more environmentally friendly new technology to facilitate the development strategy for recycling and reuse, we joint hands to move towards Coca-Cola’s goal of “World Without Waste”.
In fact, we are also proactively working with partners and consumers to promote returning the glass bottles after usage, which helps increase the number of recycling and reuse. Therefore, whenever consumers enjoy glass-bottled beverages, they are indirectly participating in promoting environmental protection.
Connie Yeung, General Manager of Swire Coca-Cola HK, said, “Swire Coca-Cola HK (SCCHK) has been the authorised bottler of The Coca-Cola Company since 1965. For more than a half century, we have been providing refreshing beverages to our community. To realize the company’s vision in sustainable development, we have been actively enhancing packaging designs with more environmentally friendly elements throughout the years so that consumers, while enjoying the great taste, can have more options in recyclable packaging.”
Enjoy “Real Magic” Now
“Coca-Cola” believes that every moment could be magical. With the brand philosophy of “Real Magic” for “Coca-Cola”, the relaunch of the brand new glass bottle “Coca-Cola” will uplift every consumer’s meal time to a unique magical dining experience. The classic glass beverage is the best dining companion for consumers. Although “Coca-Cola” in different packaging is produced similarly, the more airy glass bottle with cooler body gain much support from the consumers as they are amazed by the chills brought by glass bottles. An extensive campaign will soon be rolled out to engage consumers with a holistic experience uniquely brought by “Coca-Cola”.
Marella Canepa Risso, Franchise Director for Hong Kong & Macau at The Coca-Cola Company, said, “Real Magic is immersed in all the special moments of connection in the world of “Coca-Cola”. The new returnable “Coca Cola” glass bottle will allow our consumers to dive into a unique meal occasion experience uplifted by the refreshing taste brought by “Coca-Cola” and also by increasing our use of returnable packaging, we promote a circular economy as our return to reuse bottles have high levels of collection and are low-carbon-footprint beverage container because the bottles collection is built into our beverage direct delivery model.”
The brand new glass bottle Coca-Cola brands is now rolling out in the market. Consumers may enjoy it in restaurants (such as Hong Kong-style Cha-Chan-Teng, noodle shops and Chinese restaurants) or buy it from convenience stores and corner stores. Household customers may also order online via Swire Coca-Cola Hong Kong’s eShop (www.swirecocacolahk.com) and enjoy free delivery after reaching a certain amount.
About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company is a total beverage company, offering over 500 brands in more than 200 countries. In Hong Kong, the company has a portfolio covering sparkling, sweetened and unsweetened tea, juice, sports drink, water, enhanced hydration beverages, etc. We have 12 brands offering 70 different variants such as “Coca-Cola”, “Coca-Cola zero”, “Coca-Cola Plus”, “Sprite”, “Fanta”, “Schweppes”, “OOHA”, “Bonaqua” Mineralized Water, “Authentic Tea House”, “Minute Maid”, “Minute Maid Qoo”, “Glaceau vitaminwater”, “Yeung Gwong”, “Aquarius”, “Healthworks” and “Kochakaden” “Craftea”. We are constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. Learn more at Coca-Cola Journey at coca-cola.hk and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
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About Swire Coca-Cola HK
Swire Coca-Cola HK (SCCHK) has been the authorized bottler and distributor of The Coca-Cola Company since 1965, serving Hong Kong for more than 55 years. Located in Siu Lek Yuen of Shatin, the building is the tallest bottling plant of the system. SCCHK is the leading non-alcoholic beverage manufacturer in Hong Kong, producing and delivering more than 20 brands and 80 SKU of beverages to every single corner of Hong Kong every day.
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Spackman Media Group Artist Kim Sang-Kyung’s AIR MURDER Tops Weekend Box Office For Korean Films
- Spackman Media Group artist Kim Sang-kyung’s new film, AIR MURDER, top Korean film at the weekend box office in Korea, following its premiere on April 22
- AIR MURDER is co-produced by the Group’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Platform Media Group
- Veteran actor Kim Sang-kyung of Spackman Media Group recently starred in SBS drama, RACKET BOY BAND (2021), which was released on Netflix & SBS
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 25 April 2022 – Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (the “Group“), one of Korea’s leading entertainment production groups founded in 2011 by media & technology investor Charles Spackman, wishes to announce that Korean film, AIR MURDER, starring veteran actor Kim Sang-kyung of Spackman Media Group Limited (“Spackman Media Group“), is ranked as the top Korean film at the weekend box office in Korea, following its premiere on April 22.
Co-produced by the Group’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Platform Media Group Co., Ltd. (“Platform Media Group“) and Master One Entertainment, AIR MURDER is based on the true story of the tragic humidifier disinfectant disaster that caused multiple deaths among consumers in Korea. Kim Sang-kyung plays the role of a doctor who stands up against the corporate manufacturer of the deadly humidifier disinfectant after losing his son and wife to an unknown lung disease. AIR MURDER is directed and written by Jo Yong-sun.
According to the Korean Film Council, AIR MURDER was screened on an average of 743 screens and recorded US$549,680 in box office revenue since its release on April 22.
Previously, Kim Sang-kyung of Spackman Media Group starred in SBS drama RACKET BOY BAND (2021), which was released on Netflix & SBS. He also starred in tvN’s and Netflix’s THE CROWNED CLOWN (2019). Kim Sang-kyung also won the Jury Special Award for his role in THE DISCLOSER at the 38th Golden Cinematography Awards. He is widely known for his leading roles in MEMORIES OF MURDER (2003), directed by Bong Joon-ho of PARASITE (2019) and the Group’s 2013 US production SNOWPIERCER. Kim Sang-kyung won the Jury Special Award at the 38th Golden Cinematography Awards in 2018 and the Excellence Award & Netizen Award at the 2014 KBS Drama Awards.
About Spackman Entertainment Group Limited
Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (“SEGL” or the “Company“), and together with its subsidiaries, (the “Group“), 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.
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 the Korean entertainment industry starting in the early 2000’s with the pioneering success of Sidus Pictures, the largest movie production company at the time and the first to be listed in Korea. Mr. Spackman is also the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the global investment firm, Spackman Group. For more information, please visit http://www.charlesspackman.com and
https://spackman-group.com/charles-spackman.
Since its founding, SEGL had 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), SNOWPIERCER (2013), COLD EYES (2013) and ALL ABOUT MY WIFE (2012).
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. Generally, we release our motion pictures into wide-theatrical exhibition initially in Korea, and then in overseas and ancillary markets.
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 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, please 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. The maiden film of Simplex Films, JESTERS: THE GAME CHANGERS (2019), was released in Korea on 21 August 2019. Simplex Films has several line-up of films including HURRICANE BROTHERS (working title).
The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Take Pictures Pte. Ltd. (“Take Pictures“) which produced STONE SKIPPING (2020) and THE BOX (2021), and shall release THE GUEST in the second half of 2022 and A MAN OF REASON, with the previous working title GUARDIAN in 2022 tentatively.
The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Greenlight Content Limited (“Greenlight Content“) 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. Through the acquisition of Greenlight Content, the Group’s first co-produced drama, MY SECRET TERRIUS, starring top Korean star, So Ji Sub, achieved #1 in drama viewership ratings for its time slot and recorded double digits for its highest viewership ratings. Greenlight Content was one of the main investors of MY SECRET TERRIUS.
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.
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, Wi Ha-jun, Lee Min-jung, Ko Sung-hee), SBD Entertainment Inc. (Son Suk-ku, Han Ji-hyun, Lee Cho-hee, Park Keun-rok), UAA&CO Inc. (Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Hye-ri, Kim Ji-young, Wang Ji-won), Play Content Co., Ltd. (Kang Min-ji, Hwang-hwi) and Kook Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Baek Si-won, Shin Ji-woong). 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. For more information, please visit http://www.spackmanmediagroup.com
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 also operates a café-restaurant, Upper West, in the Gangnam district of Seoul and own a professional photography studio, noon pictures Co., Ltd.
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Leading Independent Power Producer, NEFIN, to help generate renewable energy for Celestica facilities in Malaysia
More than 8,000 combined units of solar panels across two Celestica facilities will generate 95,400MWh renewable energy
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 April 2022 – The NEFIN Group (NEFIN), is a premium green independent power producer (IPP) offering bespoke carbon-neutral technologies & financing solutions all over the Asia Pacific. With NEFIN’s cutting-edge carbon neutrality solutions, the group is positioned to help generate renewable energy for Celestica’s facilities in Malaysia. In March 2022, NEFIN completed an industrial rooftop solar panel installation for Celestica in Senai. To build on the success, it is now working on a similar project for the Celestica facility in Kulim.

The NEFIN group have collectively delivered over 3,000MW across commercial and industrial renewable energy systems for various industries. The carbon neutrality leader facilitates the process of going green for multi-national companies alike by having positioned themselves as a one-stop turnkey provider across their renewable energy portfolio, with a broad network of local partners across the region.
Mr. Chong Bor Hung, NEFIN Group’s Head of Business Development and Managing Director (Malaysia) says: “We are glad to be able to work closely with the helpful team from Celestica Senai to complete the project in Senai. This project has strict requirements that we had to adhere to and is considered an achievement to both teams despite the challenges faced. NEFIN is committed to achieving carbon neutrality for our regional customers, contributing towards the global decarbonisation efforts.”
Celestica is a leader in high-reliability design, manufacturing and supply chain solutions. The company brings global expertise at every stage of product development – from the drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services. Celestica is committed to being a responsible partner in the communities in which they operate by ensuring they have safe, efficient, and environmentally conscious operating and manufacturing processes. Celestica sources renewable energy for their operations which is currently powered by approximately 60% renewable energy worldwide.
The Senai project that was completed in March 2022 consisted of an industrial rooftop solar panel installation of 5,405 solar panels, that will allow Celestica Senai to generate more than 56,600MWh of renewable energy over 15 years. NEFIN worked closely with the Airport Authority to obtain the construction approval, as the facility is located near the Airport. The installation was required to adhere to the Airport Authority’s requirements for which NEFIN conducted a glare analysis to ensure the prevention of any hindrance to pilots during take-off.
Riding on the burgeoning success of the Senai project, Celestica plans to embark on a new project for its Kulim site. The Celestica Kulim project is targeted to commence in December 2022. The project aims to reduce overall carbon emissions by around 20% for Celestica Kulim. It will involve the installation of more than 3,400 solar panels on the rooftop of the facility, generating a total of 38,800MWh of renewable energy over a period of 15 years.
About NEFIN Group
NEFIN Group is a regional renowned carbon neutrality solutions provider and investor with a bespoke unified energy management platform committed to achieve carbon neutrality for organizations and is backed by AC Energy. Founded by a core management team of DuPont Solar Business, the management team has grown into a well-rounded team of engineers, legal experts, investment bankers and techno-commercial experts with the combined experience of over 40+ years of project development in Asia and 50+ years of engineering experience. NEFIN Group has over 3000MW of utility-scale, commercial, and industrial rooftop solar systems in its combined portfolio regionally. As a strong cohesive team, NEFIN Group is able to offer a comprehensive 360-degree assessment and full-suite of services on socially responsible and commercially viable projects through innovative approaches to technology under its unified energy management platform. NEFIN believes the future of the world is everyone’s responsibility and strives to redefine energy boundaries towards a sustainable future.
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Feasibility Study Completed for Vientiane to Pakse Expressway
A new expressway linking Vientiane Capital with Champasack Province is closer to reality after a feasibility study for the project has been completed.