Hong Kong actor Chu Kin-yan recently completed filming the Astro Originals Chinese drama "Wolong," and on the 7th, returned to Malaysia to attend the Astro "FANDOM" showcase event. Coming to Malaysia for the first time to film a series and star as the male lead, he plays a "modern-day Zhuge Liang" in the drama, performing entirely in Mandarin. He admitted that this was an unforgettable and extremely challenging filming experience, exclaiming that it was truly exhilarating.
Speaking about his nearly two-month filming period in Malaysia, Chu Kin-yan admitted he felt reluctant when shooting wrapped, saying the Malaysian production crew was very warm and enthusiastic. He laughed, "I have never encountered a crew with such good catering—I ate lots of delicious food!"
At the showcase, Astro officially launched its brand-new streaming service, Astro X3, featuring a "no set-top box, no installation, no contract" user experience. Users can simply subscribe via their mobile phones and instantly stream their favorite shows.
At the showcase, Astro officially launched its brand-new streaming service, Astro X3, featuring a "no set-top box, no installation, no contract" user experience. Users can simply subscribe via their mobile phones and instantly stream their favorite shows.
In addition to collecting Astro Originals productions, Astro X3 also covers live sports such as the English Premier League, AFC events, UEFA Champions League, Formula 1, MotoGP, Wimbledon Tennis Championships, and international badminton tournaments, as well as a wealth of international entertainment programs.
On the drama front, upcoming shows include "Wolong"—starring Chu Kin-yan, Angie Chiu, Priscelia Chan, Tong Bingyu, Zhang Huihong, Huang Ruoxi, Frederick Lee, and Huang Qiming—premiering on September 6, as well as "Bulan Henti Bicara," "Sumpahan Mencintaimu," "Love of My Life," "Jutawan Ekspres 2," "Premier League: I Love You," "Maara," and "Marmadesam." On the movie side, there’s the new film "Terbang" directed by Chiu Keng Guan, and others including "Kudrat 1968" and "HAK: Tuntut atau Tunduk." Variety and live programs include "Big Stage Rocketfuel," "Astro New Idol: Rise Up! 2026 – The Next Wave," "Astro Classic Song Singing Competition 2026 Celebrity Edition 2.0," and "Kilauan Emas Selebriti."
Astro X3 will open for subscription starting July 20, initially launching two 12-month contract packages: Astro X3: Entertainment 12 Pack (RM39.99/month) and Astro X3: Sports 12 Pack (RM89.99/month). Starting December, no-contract monthly packs will be available—from RM59.99/month for the Entertainment Pack and from RM109.99/month for the Sports Pack. Users can subscribe, pause, or cancel the service at any time for greater flexibility. The Sports Pack includes all channels from the Entertainment Pack. For more details, visit the Astro official website or Astro X3 page starting July 20.
Astro X3 will open for subscription starting July 20, initially launching two 12-month contract packages: Astro X3: Entertainment 12 Pack (RM39.99/month) and Astro X3: Sports 12 Pack (RM89.99/month). Starting December, no-contract monthly packs will be available—from RM59.99/month for the Entertainment Pack and from RM109.99/month for the Sports Pack. Users can subscribe, pause, or cancel the service at any time for greater flexibility. The Sports Pack includes all channels from the Entertainment Pack. For more details, visit the Astro official website or Astro X3 page starting July 20.