KATSEYE, LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT's Collab Single ICONIC BY MISTAKE Makes Big Debut On Billboard Hot 100

K-pop girl groups LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT and KATSEYE's unexpected collaboration single ICONIC BY MISTAKE has found its way to global charts. The track, which dropped on June 12, debuted at No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100, kicking off its international charting journey on a positive note, and fans cannot keep calm. The music video has garnered over 40 million views in less than two weeks of its release and has been praised by viewers for its creative direction, symbolic imagery and unconventional take on beauty standards. The feat represents a major career milestone for all three groups, which are managed by HYBE's multiple sub-labels. From Korean powerhouse LE SSERAFIM, to rookie sensation ILLIT and global girl group KATSEYE, this is touted to be a huge

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ICONIC BY MISTAKE soars on Billboard Hot 100

For the unversed, ICONIC BY MISTAKE happens to be a joint effort between three groups with distinct identities. It brings bold and fearless image of LE SSERAFIM, the youthful energy of ILLIT, and the worldwide appeal of KATSEYE, according to HYBE. While the Billboard achievement is LE SSERAFIM's fourth time on the Hot 100, ILLIT scores its second chart entry. The song is KATSEYE's fifth Hot 100 entry.

ICONIC BY MISTAKE debuted on the Hot 100 and performed well on a number of other Billboard charts. It reached No. 25 on the Billboard Global 200 chart and No. 22 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart. The song also did well internationally, debuting at No. 22 on the UK Official Singles Chart.

Fans celebrate the achievement

Fans of the three groups sent wishes through social media. A fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "They climbed from the ashes straight to the top, now I’m just waiting for the next track to set the sky on fire." Another one said, "Congrats, the fire’s not just in the background any more, it’s on the Hot 100 too!"

One comment read, "Holy crap, that's insanely awesome. A single digital can break into the BB Hot 100 awesome my girl my girl." Another said, "Yay! Huge congratulations to LESSERAFIM, ILLIT and KATSEYE our KATSSERALLIT girls has been killing it this years~ YAASSS"ICONIC BY MISTAKE, garnered attention for its strong concept and message of individuality. The track's title is also a reflection of the message, about celebrating success, and attention that comes unexpectedly while owning one's identity.