aespa and Anderson .Paak Release Collaboration Single ‘Keychain’ From Film ‘K-POPS!’

Aespa and Grammy-winning artist Anderson .Paak are joining forces for a global music release. Their collaborative single, ‘Keychain (FROM THE FILM K-POPS!)’, will be released worldwide on February 27 at 2 p.m. KST.

Global Collaboration

‘Keychain’ was made as an original soundtrack track for the film ‘K-POPS!’, which was produced and directed by Anderson .Paak. The song blends Anderson .Paak’s signature hip hop, R&B, and funk influences with Aespa’s distinctive vocal color and futuristic pop sensibility.

The collaboration marks a notable cross cultural moment, combining K-pop’s global reach with Anderson .Paak’s genre bending artistry.

About Anderson .Paak

Anderson .Paak rose to popularity with his 2016 album ‘Malibu,’ earning his first Grammy nomination. He later achieved major commercial and critical success as part of Silk Sonic, his duo project with Bruno Mars.

Silk Sonic topped the Billboard Hot 100 and collected multiple Grammy Awards, contributing to Anderson .Paak’s total of nine Grammy wins to date. Given his global stature and Korean-American heritage, the collaboration with aespa has drawn significant attention from both domestic and international music audiences.

About the Film ‘K-POPS!’

K-POPS! is a family comedy film set within the Korean-American community in the United States. The film explores themes of culture, identity, and music, reflecting the growing presence of Korean influence within mainstream American society.

The movie premieres in North America on February 27.

Aespa’s Ongoing Activities

Meanwhile, Aespa continues its global tour with ‘2026 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK : aeXIS LINE’. The group is scheduled to perform in Macau on March 7–8.

With ‘Keychain,’ aespa expands its international collaborations once again, further reinforcing its position in the global pop landscape.