KATSEYE, LE SSERAFIM, and ILLIT Collaborate on "ICONIC BY MISTAKE" - Watch the New Music Video

Three powerhouse girl groups under the HYBE umbrella have joined forces for an ambitious collaboration. KATSEYE, LE SSERAFIM, and ILLIT have united on the track "ICONIC BY MISTAKE," delivering a bold statement about navigating online commentary.

The accompanying music video dropped on Wednesday, June 10, packed with visual callbacks to each group's catalog. Fans can spot homages to LE SSERAFIM's "Easy," ILLIT's "Cherish (My Love)," and KATSEYE's "Touch" woven throughout the visual presentation.

The roster for the project features members from all three groups, with the exception of KATSEYE's Manon and ILLIT's Moka, both currently on hiatus from their respective ensembles.

At its core, the song functions as a tongue-in-cheek response to detractors. Rather than taking a defensive stance, the track reframes negativity as fuel for success, with the groups playfully thanking critics for their role in elevating their status. The central message celebrates how adversity can inadvertently contribute to an artist's iconic status.

The collaboration comes on the heels of KATSEYE's recent success at the American Music Awards. The group took home an award and delivered a performance at the 2026 AMAs, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Monday, May 25.