Lexie Levin Exits HYBE x Geffen’s New Girl Group SAINT SATINE
Levin was previously a contestant on Dream Academy, the 2023 talent competition reality show that formed KATSEYE.
LEXIE: Courtesy of @saintsatine
LEXIE: Courtesy of @saintsatine
Lexie Levin exits HYBE x Geffen‘s newest global girl group SAINT SATINE ahead of its official debut.
The labels, collectively known as HxG, announced the departure of the 21-year-old Swedish artist on July 14 (PH Time).
“Thank you, everyone, for your love and support for SAINT SATINE. Following extensive and thoughtful discussions with Lexie regarding the group’s future activities, both parties have mutually agreed to part ways. While Lexie will no longer continue as a member of SAINT SATINE or as part of HxG, we sincerely wish her all the best in her future endeavors,” HxG shares in an official statement on Weverse.
SAINT SATINE’s Current Lineup
After Levin’s departure, SAINT SATINE is currently composed of Emily (USA), Samara (Brazil), and Sakura (Japan). Then known as Prelude, the global girl group selected its then fourth and final member through the HxG survival show World Scout: The Final Piece.
The group has released the singles “PARTY b4 the PARTY” and “WE RIDE,” which were performed on the finale of World Scout. They are slated to make their official debut sometime in 2026.
“When I joined Project SAINT SATINE, I truly believed it was the right place for me. I was excited by the presented vision and future plans we were going to be working towards together. HYBE x Geffen will always have a special place in my heart. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities they’ve given me and the lessons I’ve learned from them,” Levin shares in a statement.
“But now we have come to the mutual decision that this is the right time for us to move forward separately. While it feels heavy-hearted, I have found peace in that some things in life aren’t destined. I have nothing but respect and appreciation for the team, but we have different ways of operating, and that’s okay!” she adds.
Additionally, she urges fans to continue supporting the group with the members whom she cites as her “forever sisters.” This doesn’t mean the end for Levin, as she teases her debut in the future.
Before joining SAINT SATINE, Levin was a contestant on Dream Academy, the talent competition reality show that formed the global girl group KATSEYE. She withdrew before the third and final mission of the competition.
Frequently Asked Questions
HYBE x Geffen announced on July 14 that Lexie Levin and the label mutually agreed to part ways following discussions about the group’s future activities. Both sides described the split as amicable, with HxG wishing Levin well and the 21-year-old Swedish artist confirming the decision was mutual.
Following Levin’s exit, SAINT SATINE is composed of three members: Emily from the United States, Samara from Brazil, and Sakura from Japan. The group, formerly known as Prelude, formed its lineup through HxG’s survival show World Scout: The Final Piece ahead of Levin’s July 2026 departure.
SAINT SATINE is HYBE x Geffen’s newest global girl group, formed under the HxG label through the survival show World Scout: The Final Piece. The group has released the singles “PARTY b4 the PARTY” and “WE RIDE” and is slated for an official debut sometime in 2026.
In her statement, Lexie Levin said she believed SAINT SATINE was the right place for her but that she and HxG ultimately have different ways of operating. She called the departure a mutual decision, thanked the label for the opportunity, and teased a future solo debut.
Yes. Before joining SAINT SATINE, Lexie Levin competed on Dream Academy, the reality competition series that produced the global girl group KATSEYE. She withdrew from the competition before its third and final mission, prior to later joining HxG’s Project SAINT SATINE.
