On March 19, 2026, aespa’s official Instagram dropped a new post featuring a meet-up with Anderson .Paak.
In the photos, the aespa members smile alongside Anderson .Paak, giving off a friendly vibe. The caption "#Keychain w/ Anderson .Paak" ramped up expectations for a special collaboration.
Fans flooded the comments in multiple languages—"W," "น่ารัก," "Giselle," and "かわちい"—showing an overwhelmingly positive response. Some also voiced support for member Giselle and called for fair, balanced promotional opportunities.