LE SSERAFIM·ILLIT·KATSEYE Collaboration Sparks Buzz.. U.S. Billboard 'Hot 100' Ranks 38th

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Groups LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE have joined forces to achieve a major feat.

The collaboration single 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE' by LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE climbed to 38th place on the latest U.S. Billboard 'Hot 100' chart (dated June 27), released on the 23rd. This marks the highest ranking among K-pop girl group songs on this chart this year. 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE' also reached 22nd place on the UK Official 'Single Top 100'.

◆ Securing Top Chart Positions Without Physical Albums, Only as Digital Singles

Despite being released solely as a digital single without a physical album, 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE' secured a spot in the upper ranks of the charts. The Billboard 'Hot 100' calculates rankings byly factoring in streaming, digital downloads and physical album sales, and radio airplay points. This is interpreted as a result supported simultaneously by a broad fanbase and widespread popularity.

On the Billboard Global Song Chart, which aggregates data from online streaming and digital downloads in over 200 countries and regions worldwide, 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE' showed even stronger performance. The song ranked 25th on 'Global 200' and 22nd on 'Global 200 (excluding the U.S.)'. It also ranked 25th on Spotify's 'Weeekly Top Song Global' (the 12th–18). The track was loved consistently across Spotify charts in a total of 46 countries and regions spanning Asia, North America, South America, and Europe.

◆ Global Competitiveness and Sisterhood of the Three Teams Drive Popularity

The three teams, each having built their own unique domain with distinct charms, have combined their competitiveness within a single song, creating a new chapter in the girl group collaboration model. The rarity of an 'all-time great combination' rarely seen on the same stage, coupled with high-quality music and performances, has garnered responses beyond that of an 'event-style project'. In fact, 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE' topped YouTube's Trending Worldwide and Rising Music Charts solely with the music video released one day before the song's launch.

Reactions after the song's release were even more enthusiastic. The music video, filled with a narrative of unique aesthetics, the song's message highlighting the individuality of the three teams, and the concept of Sisterhood received praise, spreading through word of mouth. The performance video shown on South Korea's music program Mnet's 'M Countdown' also spread rapidly via social media. Styling and choreography that showcased each team's individuality, as well as the thrilling group dance performed during the final chorus section, became an iconic scene, leaving a strong impression.

◆ Expanding Boundaries Between Three Artists and Labels, Confirming Complementary Effects

The collaboration project between LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE is also drawing attention for proving the excellent creative capabilities of each independent label under HYBE. The performance for 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE' was handled by Billproof Lab, visual creative by Source Music, and A&R by HYBE-Geffen Records. While maintaining the creative autonomy and independence of each label, HYBE Music Group supported all necessary aspects of strategy and operations.

The advantages of the multi-label system were maximized, positively impacting all artists. The total number of subscribers to the Weverse community for the three teams increased by 12.7% compared to before the single's release. The number of subscribers joining all three communities simultaneously also rose by 5.23%. As fanbases from each team crossed over, a complementary effect was confirmed.

A HYBE official stated, "All indicators, including cover dance videos, challenge reels, and other UGC (User-Generated Content·content created directly by fans), as well as initial song streaming trends, are overwhelmingly surpassing all previous figures for individual teams. We are grateful that this project, prepared as a gift to bring joy to fans worldwide by expanding the boundaries between artists and labels, has led to such good results. We ask for your continued support for the three teams in the future."

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