Hybe's Le Sserafim, Illit, Katseye Release Collaborative Single 'Iconic by Mistake'
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Three Hybe girl groups - Le Sserafim, Illit, and Katseye - collaborate on 'Iconic by Mistake', an alternative pop single with a catchy hook, first performed live on 'M Countdown' before its official release.
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Hybe is a major K-pop entertainment company.
SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Three girl groups under Hybe -- Le Sserafim, Illit and Katseye -- joined forces Friday to release a collaborative single, "Iconic by Mistake," marking a rare cross-group project within the K-pop powerhouse. The track, an alternative pop song driven by a heavy beat and offbeat sound, features a catchy hook built around the lyric: "Thanks to your hate, I accidentally became iconic." The trio gave the first live performance of the song on Mnet's "M Countdown" music program on Thursday, a day ahead of its official release. "We are truly happy that our long-held wish to stand on stage together has finally come true," Le Sserafim said in a statement, adding that the collaboration was prepared as "a special gift" for fans worldwide.
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Increased collaboration among Hybe groups
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- Future collaborative projects from Hybe groups
