In 2015, South Korea named a consortium of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Hanwha Systems, along with Thales Alenia Space providing the SAR payload derived from its HE-R1000 product, as preferred bidder to develop new Korea 425 Project reconnaissance satellites.
Ace Factory made an official announcement of an exclusive contract with Lee Jong-suk. The company is known for its comprehensive involvement in actor management and production.