LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE Release Special Collaborative Single “ICONIC BY MISTAKE”

The girl groups LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE have launched a special collaboration. The three groups released the single “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” on the 12th. The day before, on the 11th, they unveiled the music video, and on the same day, they performed their first joint stage on Mnet’s “M Countdown.”

This track is an alternative pop song characterized by intense beats and unconventional sounds. The lyrics address negative reviews and hate comments. Lines such as “Thank you for the comments / It's because of all your hate,” “I'm just tryna stay me / Dance a little crazy,” and “But now I am iconic from how much you fxxing hate me” represent the song’s message, expressing the weight of criticism the groups have faced since their debuts through music.

The music video clearly showcases each group’s distinct personality. LE SSERAFIM appears confident, pressing camera shutters and kissing a broken statue. ILLIT depicts a bizarre dental procedure treated like a game, while KATSEYE displays kitchy charm by laughing loudly with braces visible.

During the chorus, the intense synergy among the three groups stood out. Their perfect synchronized choreography while maintaining individual styles amazed fans. The music video simultaneously highlighted each group’s unique appeal and the powerful synergy they create together.

This synergy continued on stage as well. During their appearance on “M Countdown,” the three groups performed individually first before taking the stage together at the end. They were praised for delivering flawless synchronized choreography, as if they had practiced together beforehand. They received positive feedback for balancing each group’s distinct characteristics while also showcasing their combined strength.

The success continued on charts as well. The song is making a comeback by rising in position on Spotify’s global chart, the world’s largest music streaming platform. Its chart ranking has been increasing over time since its release.

Each of these three groups is beloved by fans for their unique musical styles. LE SSERAFIM is recognized for its intense energy and confident image, ILLIT for its refreshing yet dreamy vibe, and KATSEYE for its bold experiments aimed at the global market. This collaboration demonstrated the chemistry that can emerge when these three groups, who have proven their presence in their respective fields, work together.