The situation
LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE have taken their first music show win for "ICONIC BY MISTAKE" on M Countdown, beating out RIIZE's "Do your dance" with a total of 6,654 points. The win marks a significant milestone for the collaborative single. Other performers on the episode included EVAN, STAYC, and TREASURE's HYUNHAYO.
What the internet did with it
- Netizens on Theqoo were generally unbothered by the win, with some commenting on the song's growing popularity — "it's been a while since i've seen a collab single do this well".
- The episode featured a packed lineup of performances, including debuts and comebacks from groups like BOYNEXTDOOR and FIFTY FIFTY.
- On Instiz, some users noted that LE SSERAFIM's participation in the collab was a key factor in its success, citing the group's *사이다 (sai-da, or "refreshing") energy as a major draw.
The open question
The question on everyone's mind now is whether LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE will be able to secure additional music show wins for "ICONIC BY MISTAKE", and how this win will impact their respective careers and future collaborations — "she really said what we were all thinking and left" when discussing the potential for more wins.