Three of HYBE's most popular girl groups have officially come together for a special collaboration. KATSEYE × About group KATSEYE KATSEYE is a global girl group formed through HYBE x Geffen's "The Debut: Dream Academy" project. The group debuted in 2024 and is known for a modern pop sound, sharp performance style, and multilingual global-member lineup. Tap again to view profile → Close , LE SSERAFIM × About group LE SSERAFIM LE SSERAFIM is a five-member girl group known for confident, performance-driven concepts and strong stage presence. Tap again to view profile → Close and ILLIT have released their new digital single, "Iconic By Mistake," along with a visually striking music video that blends the distinct identities of each group into one ambitious project.

The collaboration marks a rare crossover between HYBE's global and K-pop girl groups, bringing together artists from different generations and markets for what has quickly become one of the most talked-about releases of the year. Since its announcement, fans have eagerly anticipated how the three groups' contrasting concepts and musical styles would merge in a single track.

The music video delivers on the intrigue generated by its teaser campaign. Packed with surreal imagery and cinematic visuals, the production takes viewers through a series of futuristic and dreamlike settings. Scenes featuring spacecraft-inspired environments, intense storms, unusual dental motifs and symbolic imagery create a chaotic yet captivating atmosphere that complements the song's unconventional title.

Prior to the release, KATSEYE × About group KATSEYE KATSEYE is a global girl group formed through HYBE x Geffen's "The Debut: Dream Academy" project. The group debuted in 2024 and is known for a modern pop sound, sharp performance style, and multilingual global-member lineup. Tap again to view profile → Close sparked curiosity through a series of teaser videos that introduced the project's mysterious aesthetic. One teaser featured a feather-covered screen accompanied by a baroque piano melody before gradually revealing the title "Iconic By Mistake" through playful illustrations of teeth, skulls, bones, birds and tombstones. Another teaser expanded the visual universe of the project by showcasing a winged bird carrying the names of all three participating groups.

The official MV teaser further heightened anticipation by previewing dramatic scenes, including a sparkling "ICONIC" grill, powerful gusts of wind, futuristic technology and high-energy choreography. These elements generated significant discussion among fans, who speculated about the concept and storyline leading up to the release.

KATSEYE × About group KATSEYE KATSEYE is a global girl group formed through HYBE x Geffen's "The Debut: Dream Academy" project. The group debuted in 2024 and is known for a modern pop sound, sharp performance style, and multilingual global-member lineup. Tap again to view profile → Close , LE SSERAFIM × About group LE SSERAFIM LE SSERAFIM is a five-member girl group known for confident, performance-driven concepts and strong stage presence. Tap again to view profile → Close and ILLIT pose amid a fiery backdrop in a scene from the music video for their collaborative single, "Iconic By Mistake." Credits: HYBE

The collaboration arrives at a busy moment for all three groups. LE SSERAFIM × About group LE SSERAFIM LE SSERAFIM is a five-member girl group known for confident, performance-driven concepts and strong stage presence. Tap again to view profile → Close recently returned with their second studio album Pureflow Pt. 1, continuing their evolution as one of the leading fourth-generation girl groups. KATSEYE × About group KATSEYE KATSEYE is a global girl group formed through HYBE x Geffen's "The Debut: Dream Academy" project. The group debuted in 2024 and is known for a modern pop sound, sharp performance style, and multilingual global-member lineup. Tap again to view profile → Close , formed through HYBE and Geffen Records' global project The Debut: Dream Academy, is preparing for the release of its upcoming EP WILD, scheduled for August. Meanwhile, ILLIT has continued building momentum following the release of their latest EP Mamihlapinatapai and the single "It's Me."

Beyond the music itself, "Iconic By Mistake" represents a notable moment for HYBE's expanding roster of female artists. The project highlights the company's ability to connect different groups and fan communities while showcasing the individuality of each act within a shared creative vision.

With its bold visual direction, unexpected collaboration lineup and strong fan anticipation, "Iconic By Mistake" stands as one of the most unique K-pop releases of 2026. Fans can now watch the full music video and experience the first-ever collaboration between KATSEYE × About group KATSEYE KATSEYE is a global girl group formed through HYBE x Geffen's "The Debut: Dream Academy" project. The group debuted in 2024 and is known for a modern pop sound, sharp performance style, and multilingual global-member lineup. Tap again to view profile → Close , LE SSERAFIM × About group LE SSERAFIM LE SSERAFIM is a five-member girl group known for confident, performance-driven concepts and strong stage presence. Tap again to view profile → Close and ILLIT.