The K-pop group aespa has already left its mark on gaming with multiple in-game collaborations, including Capcom’s Street Fighter 6. Now? They’re coming for periphreals, and I couldn’t be happier. Higround has announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with aespa. This collab marks the first time the brand has collaborated with a K-pop group. Gaming continues to embrace K-pop’s influence with a long list of collaborations coming to video games across genres and regions.
BTS’s Min Yoongi (SUGA), who collaborated with Halsey for Diablo IV, Le Sserafim, who helped launch Overwatch 2, Blackpink’s collaboration with PUBG Mobile, G(i)dle, New Jeans, and TWICE, who have all collaborated with RIOT’s League of Legends, Enhypen’s Pokémon collab, BTS’s Kim Seok-jin (Jin), who collaborated with MapleStory, Dreamcatcher’s time with King’s Raid, and Stray Kids’ item featured in NBA 2K24, and many more. And the list keeps growing.
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In a release to press, Sam Adams, Higround’s Marketing Manager commented:
“This collaboration with Aespa is a monumental moment for Higround. We’ve always been about fusing culture with gaming, and K-pop has always been one of the most powerful global forces. Partnering with Aespa, whose music and aesthetic are truly iconic, allowed us to merge our design vision with theirs, creating a truly unified aesthetic.
We know a huge overlap exists between K-pop fans and gamers, and we’re proud to be the first to deliver a beautiful, high-quality product that perfectly captures the energy at the direct intersection of these two worlds. Additionally, I’m personally a huge fan of Aespa so this collaboration was a no-brainer.”
Higround x aespa Collab Keyboards
The collaboration features three distinct keyboard collections, each tapping into the varying aesthetics of Aespa’s unique universe. All three keyboards feature both Korean (Hangul) and English letters on the keys, honoring the group. Additionally, XL Control Mousepads ($49.95) to match are available for each keyboard to complete the user’s entire setup.Highgournd has provided the following descriptions.
The Summit 65+ (Luxury Collector) | $299.95
The ultimate luxury centerpiece, featuring a premium CNC Aluminum finish and mirror-like stainless steel back plate. It utilizes the new Dampening Plus five-layer system for a silent, stable, and solid typing experience, engineered for the collector who demands the best.
The Basecamp 96+ (Versatile User) | $189.95
Built for the power user and true fan, this keyboard incorporates icons from the aespa universe and song titles on the F-row keys. The 96% layout offers full functionality in a compact form, combining Dampening Plus technology with TTC Neptune switches for the best sound profile and gaming/productivity performance.
The Basecamp 75+ (Minimalist Setup) | $169.95
A clean, transparent keyboard for those who want a minimalist setup with the unique aespa touch. This compact and versatile 75% design features Dampening Plus technology and HG Blitz switches, making it a blend of performance and art ideal for audiophiles and RGB-lovers. A separate 75% keycap set ($69.95) for this design will also be available.
The Aespa x Higround Collection will drop on November 21, 2025, at 12 PM PT, exclusively on the Higround website.
