Collaboration single by LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT and KATSEYE debuts at No. 38 on Billboard Hot 100

A promotional image for "Iconic by Mistake," a joint single by girl groups LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT and KATSEYE. Courtesy of HYBE

LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT and KATSEYE — girl groups under K-pop powerhouse HYBE's labels — have made a strong impact on global charts with their joint single, achieving the highest ranking for a K-pop girl group this year on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"Iconic by Mistake," released on June 12, debuted at No. 38 on the latest Hot 100 chart released Tuesday (U.S. time). The track also reached No. 22 on the British Official Singles Chart Top 100.

Hybe said the song's performance is notable as it was released exclusively as a digital single, without a physical album.

The Hot 100 ranks the most popular songs in the United States across all genres, combining data from streaming, radio airplay and sales. Industry observers say the result reflects both its broad fanbase and mainstream popularity.

The collaboration brings together three groups known for distinct concepts and fan bases, with analysts describing the project as a rare "all-star" combination that has set a new benchmark for girl group collaborations.

Each group is housed by a different HYBE-affiliated label: Le Sserafim by Source Music, Illit by Belift Lab, and Katseye by the joint label HYBE X Geffen Records.

"We are grateful that this project, prepared as a gift to expand boundaries between artists and labels and to bring enjoyment to their fans worldwide, has led to strong results," HYBE said in a release, adding that the company hopes for continued support for the three acts.