Iconic by Mistake
2026 single by Le Sserafim, Illit and Katseye
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"Iconic by Mistake" (stylized in all caps) is a song by South Korean girl groups Le Sserafim and Illit, and Los Angeles-based girl group Katseye. It was released by Belift Lab, Source Music, Hybe UMG and Geffen Records on June 12, 2026, as the first collaboration single by the three groups.[1][2] An accompanying music video was released on June 10.[3][4]
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| Single by Le Sserafim, Illit and Katseye | ||||
| Language | English | |||
| Released | June 12, 2026 | |||
| Genre | Alternative pop | |||
| Length | 2:57 | |||
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Background
On June 7, 2026, Le Sserafim, Illit, and Katseye announced that they would release "Iconic by Mistake" as a "collaboration single" on June 12.[5][6] A teaser released on June 8 featured a golden tooth being thrown into a power socket, a windstorm, and a visit to the dentist, followed by a bloody nose running over a mouth with braces with the word "iconic" written on them.[7] It also included corn turning into popcorn, security guards looking at a surveillance system, and one of the members kissing a broken statue.[8]
Composition
Music video
The music video for "Iconic by Mistake" was directed by Cody Critcheloe.[15][16] It was released on June 10, 2026, on the official Hybe YouTube channel.[17][18] It combines goth, psychedelic and hyperpop visuals.[19] Hannah Dailey of Billboard called the "cinematic" video "visually stunning" featuring the girl group members appearing in a series of chaotic settings.[20]
Live performances
Le Sserafim, Illit and Katseye first performed "Iconic by Mistake" on the June 11 broadcast of M Countdown.[21][22]
Critical reception
Accolades
| Program | Date | Ref. |
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| M Countdown | June 25, 2026 | [24] |
| July 9, 2026 | [25] |
Track listing
- Digital download and streaming
- "Iconic by Mistake" – 2:57
- "Iconic by Mistake" (clean edit) – 2:57
- "Iconic by Mistake" (instrumental) – 2:57
Credits and personnel
Credits are adapted from Apple Music.[26]
- Le Sserafim, Illit, and Katseye – vocals
- Sean Cook – songwriter, bass, keyboards, guitar, synthesizer, drum programming, vocal producer
- McKay Stevens – songwriter, keyboards, producer
- Madison Love – songwriter
- Alice Longyu Gao – songwriter
- Justin Tranter – songwriter
- Brandon Colbein – songwriter
- Alyx Mendoza – songwriter
- Amanda Ibanez– songwriter
- Dyvahh – songwriter, keyboards, producer
- Score (13) – vocal arranger
- Megatone (13) – vocal arranger
- Vincenzo – vocal arranger, recording engineer
- Bart Schoudel – vocal arranger, vocal producer
- Mark Parfitt – recording engineer
- Raul Lopez – mixing engineer
- Chris Gehringer – mastering engineer
- Yang Ha Jeong – recording engineer
- Will Quinnell – assistant mastering engineer
- Yang Ga – immersive mixing engineer, immersive mastering engineer
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[27] | 39 |
| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[28] | 46 |
| France (SNEP)[29] | 159 |
| Germany (GfK)[30] | 99 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[31] | 23 |
| Greece International (IFPI)[32] | 34 |
| Hong Kong (Billboard)[33] | 9 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[34] | 39 |
| Japan Hot 100 (Billboard)[35] | 38 |
| Lithuania (AGATA)[36] | 67 |
| Malaysia (IFPI)[37] | 4 |
| Malaysia International (RIM)[38] | 3 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[39] | 59 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[40] | 29 |
| Philippines Hot 100 (Billboard Philippines)[41] | 43 |
| Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100)[42] | 50 |
| Portugal (AFP)[43] | 56 |
| Singapore (RIAS)[44] | 3 |
| South Korea (Circle)[45] | 123 |
| Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[46] | 4 |
| Taiwan (Billboard)[47] | 6 |
| United Arab Emirates (IFPI)[48] | 15 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts)[49] | 22 |
| UK Indie (Official Charts)[50] | 3 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[51] | 38 |
| Vietnam Hot 100 (Billboard)[52] | 57 |