[2026] Saint Satine Pre-Debut Departure Summary | What were the reasons for Lexi's departure?

Lexi, a member of HYBE x Geffen Records' new girl group SAINT SATINE, has announced her departure from the group and agency before their debut. This article summarizes the details of the announcement, whether the reason for her departure has been revealed, and the remaining members and the prospects for their debut.

Saint Satine pre-debut departure summary | What was the reason for Lexi's departure?

What you will learn from this article

Q. When was Lexi's departure announced?

A. This was announced on July 14, 2026, through SAINT SATINE's official X account and the fandom platform "Weverse." It was reported simultaneously that she would be leaving the group and HxG Entertainment.

Q. Has the reason for Lexi's departure been made public?

A. The specific reasons have not been made public. The agency has only stated that "they have mutually agreed to go their separate ways."

Q. How many people are in SAINT SATINE?

A. The members are Emily, Samara, and the Japanese member, Sakura.

table of contents

1. Lexi's announcement regarding her departure from the company.
2. Has the reason for Lexi's departure been revealed?
3. What kind of member was Lexi?
4. SAINT SATINE members after their departure
5. What is SAINT SATINE?
6. What will happen to their debut?
7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

1. Announcement regarding Lexi's departure from the group/agency

On July 14, 2026, it was announced through SAINT SATINE's official X and Weverse accounts that member Lexi would be leaving the group.

 

The agency stated, "After thorough and careful discussions with Lexi regarding the group's future activities, both parties have agreed to go their separate ways."

The statement also announced that "Lexi will no longer be active as a member of SAINT SATINE or HxG," indicating that she would be leaving not only the group but also the agency HxG. The statement added, "We sincerely wish her all the best in her future endeavors," and regarding the group, "We would appreciate your continued support for SAINT SATINE's future activities. HxG will also do its utmost to support the group's debut."

item	Content
Announcement date	July 14, 2026
Publication medium	SAINT SATINE Official X, Weverse
Content	Departure from the group and departure from agency HxG
Office description	By mutual agreement, they decided to go their separate ways.
The group's future	HxG provides full support for their debut.

 

 

2. Has the reason for Lexi's departure been revealed?

The specific reasons have not been made public. The agency's statement only says that "after thorough and careful discussions, both parties have reached an agreement," and does not mention the content or background of the discussions. No individual comments from Lexi herself have been released at this time.

 

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However, this is not the first time Lexi has parted ways with HYBE Geffen. In 2023, Lexi participated in the audition program "The Debut: Dream Academy," which launched the career of KATSEYE, but she withdrew before the third mission.

At the time, HYBE Geffen explained that "pursuing the final girl group position no longer aligned with Lexi's professional goals." It has also been reported that during the audition process, she realized her true desire lay more in the behind-the-scenes aspects of music production than in stage performances.

While this point wasn't explicitly stated as the reason for her departure, this marks Lexi's second time leaving HYBE Geffen.

3. What kind of member was Lexi?

Lexi is from Sweden and was the only European member of SAINT SATINE. She had previously participated in the audition program "The Debut: Dream Academy," which aired in 2023, and was subsequently announced as a member of SAINT SATINE.

4. Members of SAINT SATINE after their departure

With Lexi's departure, SAINT SATINE will now consist of three members.

 

 

member	Birthplace	How I joined
Emily	America	『The Debut: Dream Academy』
Samara	Brazil	『The Debut: Dream Academy』
Sakura	Japan	"WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE"

Emily and Samara, like Lexi, were trainees who participated in "The Debut: Dream Academy." Sakura, the Japanese member, joined the group last after passing the audition "WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE" held in Japan. She was 16 years old when her success was announced and is the group's only Japanese member.

5. What is SAINT SATINE?

SAINT SATINE is a new girl group born from the global project "HxG" by HYBE and Geffen Records. Following KATSEYE, who was nominated for a Grammy Award at the 68th Grammy Awards, SAINT SATINE is the second global girl group to be formed under the HxG banner.

The team name "SAINT" is said to represent intense charisma and musical presence, while "SATINE" signifies a soft and sophisticated image.

 

item	Content
office	HxG (HYBE × Geffen Records)
Member composition	4 people at the time of announcement → 3 people now
Country of origin	USA, Brazil, Japan
Japanese members	Sakura
debut	Target date: within 2026 (date TBD)

6. What will happen to their debut?

There has been no announcement that the debut will be canceled or postponed. The agency stated at the same time as the departure announcement that "HxG will also fully support the group's debut," and it is expected that the remaining three members will continue their debut preparations.

SAINT SATINE had been preparing for their US debut in 2026, but a specific debut date has not yet been announced. The four-member lineup was announced in May 2026, and this departure announcement came about two months later.

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What was the reason for Lexi's departure?

A. The specific reasons have not been made public. The agency has only stated that "both parties have agreed to go their separate ways."

Q2. How many people are in SAINT SATINE?

A. There are three of them: Emily, Samara, and Sakura.

Q3. Is Lexi leaving the agency as well?

A. Yes. It has also been announced that she will be leaving the agency HxG along with her departure from the group.

Q4. What will happen to the Japanese member, Sakura?

A. No changes have been announced regarding Sakurako's activities. She is expected to continue preparing for her debut along with Emily and Samara.

Q5. Will the debut be canceled?

A. There have been no announcements of cancellation or postponement. The agency has stated that it will fully support the group's debut.

 

 

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