#  “Iconic by Mistake” Takes First Win on M Countdown

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Published: 2026-06-25  
Updated: 2026-06-25  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

[2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iconic_by_Mistake) “Iconic by Mistake” is a song by South Korean girl groups LE SSERAFIM and ILLIT, and Los Angeles-based girl group KATSEYE, released by Belift Lab, Source Music, Hybe UMG and Geffen Records on June 12, 2026, as the first collaboration single by the three groups. [1](https://katseye.fandom.com/wiki/ICONIC_BY_MISTAKE) It is a special collaboration between the three groups, which are all under HYBE. The song took its first music show win on the June 25 broadcast of M Countdown.

### About “Iconic by Mistake”

[2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iconic_by_Mistake) “Iconic by Mistake” features lyrics in which the members address their haters and main criticisms towards the three groups, which ultimately contributed to their rise. [2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iconic_by_Mistake) An accompanying music video was released on June 10. [2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iconic_by_Mistake) The music video was directed by Cody Critcheloe, released on June 10, 2026 on the official Hybe YouTube channel, combining goth, psychedelic and hyperpop visuals. [1](https://katseye.fandom.com/wiki/ICONIC_BY_MISTAKE) The song was first discovered on May 18, 2026, after it was registered through industry metadata and production listings prior to any official announcement. [2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iconic_by_Mistake) On June 7, 2026, LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE announced that they would release “Iconic by Mistake” as a “collaboration single” on June 12.

### The Groups

### Chart Performance

[4](https://kpop.fandom.com/wiki/Iconic_By_Mistake) The song debuted at #22 on the United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart.

### EVAN’s M Countdown Performance

One of the other notable performances on the June 25 episode was by **EVAN**, formerly known as Heeseung of ENHYPEN. [13](https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260511/evan-confirms-june-solo-debut-after-leaving-enhypen)Former ENHYPEN member EVAN, previously known as Heeseung, made his solo debut in June, just months after his unexpected departure from the group sparked backlash among fans.[16](https://blog.namanecard.com/en/evan-heeseung-solo-debut-ride-or-die-2026/) On June 10, 2026, EVAN shared the first teaser for his debut solo digital single, titled “RIDE OR DIE,” across his newly launched official accounts. [19](https://www.koreaboo.com/news/evans-heeseung-first-solo-release-triggers-enhypen-related-backlash/) “Ride Or Die,” a digital single, was set to be released on June 26, ahead of EVAN’s first solo performance at KCON LA 2026. 

[Video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gq-bZItqEZw?feature=oembed)

 Since debuting with ENHYPEN in 2020, he built a strong reputation as the group’s main vocalist, earning recognition for his stable vocals, rap skills, and performance abilities as an all-rounder artist, also showcasing his songwriting, composing, and producing talents through tracks such as “Highway 1009” and “Dial Tragedy.” [14](https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/05/evan-formerly-of-enhypen-reportedly-set-for-june-solo-debut) EVAN is set to appear at the 2026 Busan One Asia Festival (BOF) with NOL on June 28 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium, and will also reportedly perform at KCON LA 2026, which will take place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on August 16.

### About M Countdown

[10](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M_Countdown) M Countdown is a South Korean music program broadcast by Mnet from the CJ E&M Center Studio in Sangam-dong, Mapo District, Seoul, featuring appearances by popular music artists who also perform live on stage. [10](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M_Countdown) As of March 2026, M Countdown is hosted by Park Gun-wook of Zerobaseone, So Jung-hwan of Treasure, and Lee Kye-hoon of KickFlip.

### Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

### **Q1: What makes “Iconic by Mistake” unique as a K-pop collaboration?**

“Iconic by Mistake” is notably the first-ever collaboration single between LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE — three distinct HYBE girl groups spanning South Korea and the United States. What sets the song apart thematically is its bold, empowering message directly addressing each group’s critics and haters, turning negativity into a celebration of their rise.

### **Q2: Who is EVAN and why is his M Countdown performance significant?**[1](https://blog.namanecard.com/en/evan-heeseung-solo-debut-ride-or-die-2026/)

[6](https://blog.namanecard.com/en/evan-heeseung-solo-debut-ride-or-die-2026/) EVAN is the solo stage name BELIFT LAB gave to former ENHYPEN vocalist Lee Hee-seung after separating him from the group in March 2026, with the label announcing that Heeseung would no longer continue activities with ENHYPEN and that ENHYPEN would carry on as six members. His M Countdown performance marks a significant milestone as one of his first major solo stages, establishing his new musical identity outside of the group.