LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE are getting ready to release their collaborative digital single “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” on June 12, 2026. On June 9, HYBE labels shared a new set of tease photos through the girl groups’ official social media accounts, showing each quintet standing against a fiery backdrop while highlighting their individual styles and fierce charisma. The sneak-peeks quickly drew attention from fans of all three girl bands, who are getting together for the biggest collaborative project this year.
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A music video preview was released a day earlier, offering fans a short look at the song’s melody and aesthetic concept. According to the agency, the project was designed to create a special summer experience for global fans and will include a high-quality performance along with additional promotional content. The collaboration is expected to show strong “girl power” energy by combining the different identities of these rising groups.
FACETS 🪦
ICONIC BY MISTAKE
2026.06.12 1PM (KST) l 12AM (ET) l 2026.06.11 9PM (PT)💿Pre-savehttps://t.co/y7r2DUiHuB#LE_SSERAFIM #ILLIT #KATSEYE #ICONICBYMISTAKE pic.twitter.com/QEmirqU7ZF
— SOURCEMUSIC (@SOURCEMUSIC) June 9, 2026
a look at 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE’
JUNE 11 @ 9PM PT | JUNE 12 @ 12AM ET
(1/2)pre-save ‘ICONIC BY MISTAKE’: https://t.co/j49UZ1uzXI#ICONICBYMISTAKE#KATSEYE #LE_SSERAFIM #ILLIT pic.twitter.com/uHvbJsRRrL
— KATSEYE (@katseyeworld) June 9, 2026
'ICONIC BY MISTAKE' : FACETS
#ILLIT#ICONICBYMISTAKE pic.twitter.com/8HRmfMXlPV— BELIFT LAB (@BELIFTLAB) June 9, 2026
The full music video will premiere on June 11, 2026, and the groups will perform the song for the first time on M Countdown at 6 p.m. KST that same day. The official digital release will follow on June 12 at 1 p.m. KST. This single comes during a busy period for all 3 groups, who have released material this year. KATSEYE recently unveiled “PINKY UP,” which is part of their upcoming EP “WILD.” Similarly, ILLIT released their EP “MAMIHLAPINATAPAI,” alongside the high-energy track “IT’S ME.” Finally, LE SSERAFIM delighted fans with their second studio album “PUREFLOW, Pt. 1.”

