Astro Transforms REXKL for Kisah Bawah Tanah Celebration

TLDR: Astro transformed the iconic REXKL into a mysterious underground world to celebrate the success of Malaysia’s beloved animated franchise, Kisah Bawah Tanah.

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An Immersive Underground Experience

The event brought together media partners, fans, celebrities, influencers, and collaborators for an unforgettable evening inspired by the series.

The venue was filled with eerie visuals, large-scale character installations, and immersive LED displays that brought the underground universe of Kisah Bawah Tanah to life.

The celebration highlighted the series’ unique blend of ghosts, humour, and emotional storytelling rooted in Southeast Asian folklore.

Part 2 Announcement and ALPHA Collaboration

The biggest announcement of the night was the reveal of Kisah Bawah Tanah Part 2.

The new season will consist of eight episodes and is scheduled to air from 8 Jun to 27 Jul 2026, promising bigger adventures, stranger creatures, and even more underground chaos.

Astro also unveiled a special collaboration with popular boy band ALPHA. An exclusive visualizer for the group’s song Burn It Down features iconic Kisah Bawah Tanah characters, including Sam, Zack, and Ina, blending ALPHA’s energetic musical identity with the colourful underground world of the series.

The After-Party Experience: Performances by Nadhir Nasar, Auddra, Qi Razali and ALPHA

The celebration continued with a public after-party that transformed REXKL into a fully immersive experience.

Guests explored 360-degree LED displays, underground-themed installations, oversized character cutouts, and interactive spaces inspired by the spooky yet entertaining atmosphere of the series.

The event also featured live performances from local talents, including Nadhir Nasar, Auddra, Qi Razali, and ALPHA. Also, spotted Director Razaisyam Rashid, Aedy Ashraf and Zizan Razak ❤️

Fans enjoyed themed activities, interactive booths, local brand collaborations, and energetic DJ performances throughout the night.

Celebrating Local Creative Excellence

Benjamin Woo, Astro Group Chief Marketing Officer, expressed pride in supporting Kisah Bawah Tanah as a groundbreaking local animation that continues to redefine how Malaysian stories are brought to life.

He noted that the success of the series demonstrates the strength of Malaysia’s creative industry and Astro’s commitment to elevating local animation and Southeast Asian storytelling.

Beyond the launch itself, the event served as a celebration of Malaysia’s growing creative ecosystem and the passionate community that continues to support local animation and original storytelling.

The Co-Creator and Executive Producer of Kisah Bawah Tanah Also Teased a Possible Movie For The Series

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Co-creator and executive producer Hendra Wardi teased that a feature film is actively in the works for the Malaysian animated horror-comedy series Kisah Bawah Tanah.

Don’t worry — just hit Remind Me and we’ll let you know the moment the movie arrives!

Following the show’s successful rollout, the creators intend to expand the universe and feature a wider range of regional folklore.