VIII: Awakening
As of September 8, 2026, VIII: Awakening is a series that is in post-production. The production companies attached are KC Global Media Asia, Shanghai Qi'Ai Film & TV Culture Co., Ltd. and CICC (China Intercontinental Communication Center). Attached are director Yu Ji; and executive producers Andy Kaplan and George Chien. It filmed in Beijing, China. Production List last updated this listing on September 8, 2026.
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Project Summary
VIII: Awakening has wrapped production in Beijing as KC Global Media Asia's first original China production. The fantasy adventure series completed 24 fifteen-minute episodes for its debut season. Director Yu Ji helmed the midform series, with Andy Kaplan and George Chien executive producing for KC Global Media Asia. The production designer role was handled by Meng Xun. The series is a partnership between CICC (China Intercontinental Communication Center) and Shanghai Qi'Ai Film & TV Culture Co. , Ltd. , with KC Global Media Asia handling international sales. The contemporary reimagining of Chinese mythology blends suspense-driven storytelling with fantasy elements and light humor, following an insurance investigator who discovers supernatural abilities and his connection to legendary guardians.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director | Yu Ji |
Production
| Executive Producer | Andy Kaplan |
| Executive Producer | George Chien |
Art Department
| Production Designer | Meng Xun |
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