SAMG Entertainment Sets Aug. 5 Release for “Teenieping: Legend of the Whale Heartstone”

SAMG Entertainment (CEO Suhoon Kim), the Global IP content company, has set an Aug. 5 theatrical release date for its upcoming animated feature “Teenieping: Legend of the Whale Heartstone” and unveiled the film’s first teaser poster.

The fantasy adventure is the second installment in the Heartsping theatrical trilogy and follows the 2024 release of “Heartsping: Teenieping of Love”, which drew more than 1.24 million admissions in Korea. The new film follows Romi and Heartsping on a magical journey to rescue Romi’s mother after she disappears into the sea.

The newly released teaser poster retains the warmth and charm of the original film while hinting at a broader story and expanded setting. In Teenieping: Legend of the Whale Heartstone, Romi and Heartsping embark on their first major adventure across the ocean. Joining them are several new characters, including Kite, a sea boy who serves as a guide on Romi’s journey, as well as new Teenieping characters.

Set against a backdrop of bright summer skies and rolling ocean waves, the poster brings together returning and new characters while introducing the film’s central theme of courage and companionship. The tagline, “Together, We Are Not Afraid,” reflects Romi’s determination as she sets out on the biggest adventure of her life.

Expanding the franchise into a large-scale ocean setting, the film is scheduled for release during Korea’s summer vacation season and is expected to appeal to family audiences while continuing to engage the franchise’s growing fan base among young adults.

“If the first story focused on Romi discovering the meaning of love, the second explores how she comes to understand a mother’s love,” said Suhoon Kim, CEO of SAMG Entertainment. “We hope families and audiences of all ages can share in this emotional journey together at the theater.”

Following the teaser poster reveal, SAMG Entertainment plans to begin rolling out additional promotional content next week, including soundtrack releases and new trailer materials ahead of the film’s premiere.