Oga Sabinus Sues Peak Milk, UAC Foods For Using Trademark ‘Something Hooge’

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Oga Sabinus Sues Peak Milk, UAC Foods For Using Trademark ‘Something Hooge’

Popular comedian and skit maker, Chukwuemeka Ejekwu also known as Oga Sabinus threatened to sue Peak Milk and UAC Foods, the makers of the sausage roll Gala.

Brand Spur Nigeria learnt that Oga Sabinus will be suing the aforementioned brands over the unauthorised usage of his trademark.

Oga Sabinu is demanding a respective N1 billion and N100 million from Peak Milk and Gala in compensation and damages for the consequent use of the catchphrase ‘something hooge’ in an advert on its social media handle and the use of his picture in an ad campaign.

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Sabinus’ lawyer  claimed that the phrase ‘something hooge’ was trademarked and legally reserved as his intellectual property by the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment.

“Our client briefed us and we believe the same to be true that your Company, Friesland Foods Wamco Nigeria Plc, used a trademarked slogan ‘Something Hooge’ for the promotion of your Peak Milk product,”

“The advert which was made on the Peak Milk Nigeria verified Instagram page (peak_milk) was posted on the 24th day of May 2022 which was used to promote the Peak National Breakfast Week.

“It will interest you to know that the phrase ‘something hooge’, which was popularized by our client, has been trademarked and legally reserved as his intellectual property by the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment.

“The said slogan was trademarked on the 26th of November 2021 with the file number: NG/TM/O/2021/48316. 10. On this note, we make the demand for the payment of the sum of Five Hundred Million Naira (N500m) as compensation for the unauthorized use of the intellectual property belonging to our client.

“And another five hundred million Naira for damages for the trauma; emotional, physical, psychological, and mental trauma our client has suffered for the Trademark theft and infringement of his intellectual property rights.

“We also pass a stern warning for your company to cease and desist forthwith the use of slogans, expressions, images, or any other intellectual properties belonging to our client without his express consent and authorization.”

In another notice, Sabinus also accused UAC Foods Ltd of using the brand picture and other intellectual properties of Sabinus to make adverts without his consent. The statement read, “Your company UAC Food Ltd. has been using the brand picture and other intellectual properties of Sabinus to make adverts for your Gala sausage roll without the consent or authorization of our clients,” another notice read.

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“You made a post on your verified Instagram handle (gala sausage roll), on the 23rd of May, 2022 with the picture of our client. The post which was a cartoon of our client was captioned ‘the way I calculate everything in my life’.

“We demand that you pay our client the sum of one hundred million Naira (N100m) for the use of the picture which is the average fee our client charges for his picture to be used for adverts and promotions.

“It will be in your best interest to heed our warning and meet our demands and if at the end of 14 working days.”

As of press time, both companies are yet to respond to the claims by Oga Sabinus’ through his lawyers.

Adron Launches, ‘Young Landlord’ Home Plan For Children

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Adron Launches, ‘Young Landlord’ Home Plan For Children

Adron Homes a leading real estate company with the mission of making incredible homes affordable has taken its campaign a step closer to children, by celebrating children around the country on Children’s Day.

With children’s day activities taking place in several centers across the country, including three venues in Lagos, Shimawa in Ogun, Oyo State, and Abuja the company enthralled children with a variety of activities that encouraged their creativity.

There were a variety of activities where the kids could have as much fun as they wanted.

According to Olori Aderonke EmmanuelKing, the Executive Director (ED) of Adron Homes, who was represented by senior management officials at the various venues, reiterated the company’s commitment to children as the leaders of tomorrow, therefore the necessity to design a product that is specifically built for them.

Olori Aderonke EmmanuelKing advised, “parents and guardians to consider investing in their children as a sure means of protecting their future.”

In her words “our uniquely packaged Young Landlord product is one way of planning for your children.”

Adron Launches, ‘Young Landlord’ Home Plan For Children

She added, “you may make your child a land or house owner today, by keying into our unique product, since we have estates around the country, so you are not confined to just one state or a geopolitical zone”.

“The best thing about our unique product for children, Young Landlord, is that you can make an initial deposit today and spread the balance over 24 months for a plot and 36 months for two plots.”

She continued, “so, what exactly are you waiting for? Show your children how much you care for them by planning and investing in their future. You can start right now by speaking with one of our marketers or visiting one of our offices across the country.”

Vanessa Jones, an Adron Ambassador who is also a young entertainer and a social media sensation, performed at several locations to delight the kids with her delectable performance, which included the kids dancing and singing along with her. At the venues, there was plenty of food and beverages for the kids, as well as gift bags.

Parents and Guardians who purchased the unique product received a massive 30% discount and a variety of quick gifts for their children, which include: bicycles, educational tablets, schoolbags, and lunch packs, among other delectable items.

Customer Cries Out For Help As FCMB And Konga Nigeria Withhold His Money

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Customer Cries Out For Help As FCMB And Konga Nigeria Withhold His Money

Ola Moses, a Lagos-based music promoter, has accused First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and Konga Nigeria of withholding his N67,000 for over two months.

Brand Spur Nigeria reports that Moses told FIJ that he placed an order for a pair of clothing needed for a music video on March 3 but it failed.

“While placing the order on Konga, I used my FCMB master debit card for payment. I received a notification for a failed transaction,” he said.

“I did not receive an SMS debit alert, but while going through my email, I saw a notification. I waited, hoping it was a network error, but for over two weeks, the money was not reversed.”

Moses told FIJ that he contacted FCMB regarding the failed transaction and they sent him proof that the money was with Konga Nigeria.

“After receiving the proof from FCMB, I contacted Konga and they asked for my order number, which I sent it to them. Every information they requested, I made sure that I presented to them, yet my money was not reversed.”

Moses told FIJ that after several days without a feedback, he reached out to them via a call and was assured that the complaint would be looked into and the debit reversed.

“The lady from Konga told me she would escalate this complaint to the account department for necessary steps. She assured me that my money would be sent to me soon,” he said.

Moses told FIJ he had not received any reversal yet.

As of press time, neither FCMB or Konga have responded to the allegations.

Melco Style Presents: 2022 The Black Pearl Diamond Restaurants Gastronomic Series to Debut at Macau’s City of Dreams on June 24-25

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Jade Dragon at City of Dreams, Macau and Jin Sha from Hangzhou to jointly deliver Macau’s first-ever six-diamond feast

MACAU SAR – Media OutReach – 30 May 2022 – Proudly organized by Melco Resorts & Entertainment in partnership with the 2022 Black Pearl diamond restaurants, Melco Style Presents: 2022 The Black Pearl Diamond Restaurants Gastronomic Series is supported by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and set to be unveiled on June 24-25 in Macau. Tickets for the unprecedented six-diamond crossover collaboration of Macau between the acclaimed Jade Dragon at City of Dreams, Macau and Jin Sha at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake will go on sale starting June 1 (Wednesday).

Fresh Fish Maw Filled with Wild Yellow Croaker, Bamboo Piths Supreme Fish Maw, Chinese Medicine Fish Soup



Priced at MOP 2,625* for Melco Style WeChat members and MOP 3,088* for non-members, the eight-course tailor-made menu is crafted by the powerful duo of Black Pearl three diamond restaurants and will bring together the best flavours of authentic Cantonese and Zhejiang cuisines in a once-in-a-lifetime gourmet extravaganza at Jade Dragon.

Chinese Executive Chef Wang Yong of Jin Sha at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake



The exquisite six-diamond experience is highlighted by a harmonious combination of some of the most well-loved signatures by Chinese Executive Chef Wang Yong of Jin Sha and also off-menu delicacies that are exclusively created for the evenings by Executive Chef Kelvin Au Yeung of Jade Dragon:

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Hazelnut Foie Gras Pate and Spring Onion Pancake,
Marinated Soft-boiled Egg in Longjing Tea with Sturgeon Caviar,
Low Temperature Cooked Japanese Scallop with
Lotus Root in Garlic Chili Sauce
by Jin Sha

Fresh Fish Maw Filled with Wild Yellow Croaker, Bamboo Piths,
Supreme Fish Maw, Chinese Medicine Fish Soup
by Jade Dragon

Stir-fried Lobster with Sea Urchin and Glutinous Rice Wine Sauce
by Jade Dragon

Pan-fried Hokkaido Sea Cucumber Filled with
Egg Plant Pork Paste and Garlic Chili Sauce, and
Deep-fried Pomelo Peel with Shrimp Roe
by Jade Dragon

Chinese Wampee Sorbet
by Jade Dragon

Shanghainese Braised Pork Belly and Abalone in Sweet Soy Sauce, Peas
by Jin Sha

Roasted Goose Roll Filled with Black Truffle, Shrimp and
Pork Paste Braised Nepal Rock Rice
by Jade Dragon

Chilled Bird’s Nest with Osmanthus and Lily Bud
by Jin Sha

Petit Fours
by Jade Dragon

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For the third consecutive year in 2022, Jade Dragon at City of Dreams, Macau received the top three diamonds accolade from the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide and was hailed as a ‘Once-in-a-lifetime Dining Experience’. The restaurant has also earned the coveted Michelin three stars, Trip.com Gourmet’s only Black Diamond restaurant title in Macau, and the Forbes Travel Guide five star rating, amongst others.

Shanghainese Braised Pork Belly and Abalone in Sweet Soy Sauce, Peas^



This inaugural four-hands dinner is part of the gastronomic activities of “Tasty June”, one of the monthly themes of the MGTO’s “Experience Macao, Unlimited” promotional campaign this year, which will also coincide with the United Nations’ Sustainable Gastronomy Day on June 18, thus reinforcing Macau’s reputation as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.

Starting in June and running throughout 2023, Melco Style Presents: 2022 The Black Pearl Diamond Restaurants Gastronomic Series will put together a total of 10 four-hands dinners which cover a wide variety of cuisines between Melco’s signature restaurants in Macau across City of Dreams, Studio City and Altira Macau and the 2022 Black Pearl diamond restaurants. These extraordinary collaborations will offer gourmands the opportunity to discover and savor the regional specialties from all over China, and also help promote some of the greatest restaurants of Macau in the Greater China market. Preserving Macau’s diversity in food culture through “Inheritance, Innovation, and Exchange”, Melco is dedicated to promoting Macau as a Creative City of Gastronomy both locally and beyond.

Advance bookings of at least 24 hours is required for the Jade Dragon x Jin Sha four-hands dinners and seats are limited. For reservations, please call (853) 8868 2822. Details of the Melco Style WeChat membership can be found at www.cityofdreamsmacau.com/en/melcostyle.

* Subject to 10% service charge.
^ Presentation of the Jin Sha dishes in the June 24-25 dinners may differ from the photos above.

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Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong Glean Wide Industry Recognition of Its Initiatives Built on The Brand’s Understanding of Hong Kong Parents

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Nabbed Four Accolades at the Marketing Magazine’s Loyalty and Engagement Awards 2022

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 May 2022 – Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong (MJNHK) earned strong industry recognition for its consumer engagement programs at Marketing Magazine’s Loyalty and Engagement Awards 2022. In total MJNHK took home three gold in Best CRM strategy, Best Loyalty Programme (Food and Beverage), Best Engagement Campaign – Specific Audience and one silver awards in Best Eco-Loyalty Campaigns to recognize the brand’s engagement programs, the Club MOMs and We CAN Protect the Future.

Understanding mothers’ solid needs and desires to be associated with communities on social media, MJNHK took the lead in launching the Club MOMs program. This allowed us to build a relevant and close-knit community for local mothers on their pregnancy-to-motherhood journey, a time filled with excitement and happiness, which can also bring about apprehension and uncertainty.

Armed with in-depth understanding of parents’ concerns throughout the pregnancy journey and newborn period, MJNHK utilized its network of healthcare professionals to amass and share timely and useful information to this newly created mother’s community , ranging from pre-natal care and nutrition tips in the early stages of pregnancy to self-care and fitness advice for post-natal care, including customized activities to address mother’s needs, such as yoga classes to members who gave birth within 3 to 6 months – the ideal time for new mothers to start exercising.

The personalized nature of the information made brand communications significantly more effective and engaging, demonstrated the brand’s professional insights and cares to the community, resulting in a 92% retention rate and a more substantial loyal customer base.

We CAN Protect the Future: Tapping into daily consumer routines to build a cleaner and more sustainable world for the future generations

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Nigeria’s Foreign Reserve Drops As CBN Provides Explanation

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Nigeria’s Foreign Reserve Drops As CBN Provides Explanation

Nigeria’s external reserve has dropped to a seven-month low as exporters, politicians and others tightened their grip on dollars.

According to data obtained from the CBN website, Naira fell to $38.57 billion as of May 25, 2022. The last time it was at this level was in late October 2020.

The drop in Nigeria’s reserves will make defending the Naira from further devaluation more difficult.

Already, many banks are extending the waiting period to access forex for foreign trips, thereby denying travellers with urgent trips access to apply for Personal Travel Allowance or the Business Travel Allowance requests and this is fueling demand at the black market.

Brand Spur Nigeria recalls that Ripples Nigeria reported that one of the banks in a note to its customers said, “All requests are reviewed to ensure that they meet regulatory requirements.

“In addition, due to limited forex availability provided by the Central Bank of Nigeria, we require a 30-day period to fulfil requests for school fees, upkeep and rent payment.”

In his explanation on Nigeria’s dwindling reserves despite international oil prices trading above N100 per barrel Godwin Emefiele, the CBN Governor blamed the high cost of importation.

Emefiele noted this at the last Monetary Policy Committee meeting held last week.

His words, “Nigeria’s dwindling foreign reserves can be attributed to the weak accretion to the reserves from exports and the high cost of importation of refined petroleum products.”

Top Globacom Staff Commits Suicide In Lagos

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Top Globacom Staff Commits Suicide In Lagos

An accountant with telecom company, Globacom, Folake Abiola, has been reported dead having reportedly committed suicide at her residence at Osapa London, in the Lekki area of Lagos State.

Brand Spur Nigeria gathered that the 45-year-old Globacom staff reportedly drank a dangerous substance suspected to be insecticide on Friday.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the police visited Abiola’s house and met her dead.

Hundeyin said, “The moment the police in that area were alerted, they arrived at the scene and met the woman lifeless on the floor. A bottle of insecticide was also found by her, apparently, she had ingested that insecticide.

“The family members that were there officially wrote to the divisional police officer requesting for the release of the corpse to enable them to bury her in accordance with Islamic rites and the corpse was released to the family on compassionate grounds”, he added.

The reason for her action is still unknown, though many have opined that she may have been driven to the act by depression.

Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate: Naira Drops Across Forex Markets

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Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate: Naira Drops Across Forex Markets

Naira has continued its depreciation across all forex markets due to low dollar supply at the official market.

According to data obtained from FMDQ Securities Exchange Naira’s value against the US dollar dropped on Friday by 0.15 per cent or 62 kobo to close at N419.50/$1 compared with the N418.88/$1 it was transacted the previous day.

During trading on Friday forex supply to the official market declined by $49.62 million or 31.5 per cent to $107.84 million compared with the $157.46 million executed a day earlier.

Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate: Naira Drops Across Forex Markets

Naira also depreciated in the Peer-to-Peer (P2P) segment of the foreign exchange market against the Dollar by 0.16 per cent or N1 to N617/$1 in contrast to the previous day’s N616/$1.

It was also a similar story against the Pound Sterling as it dropped by N1.01 to trade at N524.57/£1 compared to the previously traded rate of N523.56/£1.

Also against the Euro, the domestic currency fell by 19 kobo to close at 445.26/€1 in contrast to N445.07/€1.

Spackman Media Group Artist Son Suk-ku Dominates Both Big And Small Screens In Korea, Starring In The #1 Film, THE ROUNDUP, And Most Popular K-Drama, MY LIBERATION NOTES

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  • Spackman Media Group artist Son Suk-ku’s latest film, THE ROUNDUP, maintained its top position at the Korea box office for two weeks in a row and achieved the most tickets sold on the second weekend since PARASITE (2019)
  • His latest K-drama, MY LIBERATION NOTES, broke its own highest viewership record in Korea with an audience rating of 7.6% in the metropolitan area for its final episode
  • Son Suk-ku has been ranked the most popular actor in Korea for four weeks straight, and his drama, MY LIBERATION NOTES, maintained its #1 spot in TV drama rankings in Korea for three consecutive weeks as of May 24

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 30 May 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 Son Suk-ku of the Group’s associated company, Spackman Media Group Limited (“Spackman Media Group“) is starring in both the week’s #1 film, THE ROUNDUP, and the most popular K-drama, MY LIBERATION NOTES, while placing first in Korea’s most popular actor rankings.

Spackman Media Group artist Son Suk-ku’s latest film, THE ROUNDUP, a sequel to the 2017 hit THE OUTLAWS, maintained its top position at the Korea box office for two consecutive weeks and achieved the most tickets sold on the second weekend since PARASITE (2019). According to statistics from the Korean Film Council, THE ROUNDUP recorded a total revenue of US$54.4 million and cumulative ticket admissions of more than 6.5 million. The film, which first premiered on May 18, was released on over 2,500 theatre screens and captured 83% of market share in Korea as of May 29.

Starring Son Suk-ku and Ma Dong-seok (Don Lee) of Marvel Studios’ ETERNALS (2021), 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. THE ROUNDUP is a sequel to THE OUTLAWS, which was co-presented and distributed by the Group’s subsidiary, Novus Mediacorp Co., Ltd. THE OUTLAWS broke the all-time highest Video On Demand sales record in Korea in 2018.

In the film, Son Suk-ku takes on the role of extreme villain Kang Hae-sang who confronts Detective Ma Suk-do, played by Ma Dong-seok.

Son Suk-ku also was atop the small screen as Good Data TV Popularity Research, an audience rating research company, has rated his latest K-drama, MY LIBERATION NOTES, #1 in the TV drama rankings in Korea for three consecutive weeks as of May 24 and has ranked Son Suk-ku as the most popular actor in Korea for four weeks in a row. Moreover, the K-drama surpassed its previous highest viewership record in Korea with an audience rating of 7.6% in the metropolitan area for its final episode, based on Nielson Korea.

Produced by Chorokbaem Media and JTBC Studios, MY LIBERATION NOTES relates the story of a secretive stranger (Son Suk-ku of Spackman Media Group) and three siblings (Kim Ji-won, Lee Min-ki and Lee El), who long to escape from their dead-end lives.

Son Suk-ku is also set to headline in upcoming Netflix original K-drama, MURDEROUS TOY, which also stars Choi Woo Shik of the film PARASITE (2019). Produced by Showbox, MURDEROUS TOY, which is expected to begin in the second half of this year, is a comedy thriller drama based on the popular webtoon series of the same name. The story revolves around an ordinary man (played by Choi Woo Shik) who murders a serial killer on the loose. After committing the crime, he runs for his life as he is chased by a skilled detective (played by Son Suk-ku).

Son Suk-ku is represented by SBD Entertainment Inc. (“SBD Entertainment“), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spackman Media Group, that represents and manages the careers of 12 artists. In addition to 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 and .

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

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

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

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Hong Kong Baptist University-led research identifies new regulatory mechanism of satiety and therapeutic target for obesity

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 May 2022 – A research team led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has found that a proteolytic enzyme called membrane-type 1 matrix metalloproteinase (MT1-MMP) plays an important role in the regulatory mechanism of fullness, or satiety, and it could serve as a promising potential drug target for the management of obesity.

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