How LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, And KATSEYE Made No Mistakes In New Track
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- Hollywood & Entertainment How LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, And KATSEYE Made No Mistakes In New Track By Laura Sirikul,
- This marks the very first time girl groups in the K-pop space released a song together (without forming into a supergroup or special project).
- Like many women in the industry, each group has dealt with unfair criticism, racism, double standards, and inaccurate comparisons.
Hollywood & Entertainment How LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, And KATSEYE Made No Mistakes In New Track By Laura Sirikul,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music.Follow Author Jun 17, 2026, 03:08pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE's "ICONIC BY MISTAKE" (Photo courtesy of BELIFT LAB, SOURCE MUSIC, HYBE x Geffen Records)HYBEIn the entertainment industry, women are often pitted against each other, with the media creating fake rivalries and comparisons. It is further fueled by protective fans who see it as a competition and become cheerleaders for their favorite group. When new girl groups debut, especially from the same company, they are often compared to their seniors, no matter how different they are. It’s been proven that many companies have profited from artists' feuds and fan wars, amplifying the narratives to draw even more attention. Artists have been trying to dispel those falsehoods by appearing in shared dance challenges here and there and by showcasing their friendships on social media, but there has never been anything official and uplifting for all parties involved.
LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE, three popular music groups from the HYBE family, recently released a collaborative track, “ICONIC BY MISTAKE.” Rather than just releasing a song and being done with it, the three teams created a music video, ran promotions, and made time in their busy schedules to perform the track on the popular South Korean music show M Countdown. This marks the very first time girl groups in the K-pop space released a song together (without forming into a supergroup or special project).