🔥 Trending Lexie Leaves Saint Satine: What You Need to Know

Lexie Levin was a former member of SAINT SATINE, an upcoming global girl group formed by HYBE x Geffen Records in collaboration with Abema ³⁹. She was announced as the third member of the four-member group on August 27, 2025 ²⁹. However, on July 13, 2026, it was officially announced that she would be departing from both SAINT SATINE and HYBE x Geffen, prior to the group's highly anticipated debut ²³⁴⁶.

Background and Early Career

Lexie, born in 2004, is a Swedish artist ⁷. She participated in the talent competition reality show "The Debut: Dream Academy" ⁹. During her time on Dream Academy, she described herself as warm-hearted, sweet, and dreamy, and is also known to produce music ¹. Notably, her departure from SAINT SATINE marked her second exit from a HYBE x Geffen project, as she had previously left Dream Academy before rejoining for SAINT SATINE ⁸.

Departure from SAINT SATINE

The announcement of Lexie's departure on July 13, 2026, came as a shock to the K-pop community, especially since it was just two months after the group's lineup was officially revealed ⁶. HYBE x Geffen Records stated that the decision was a "mutual agreement" following "extensive and thoughtful discussions" regarding the group's future activities ²¹⁰. The company also clarified that Lexie would not continue under HxG as an independent artist ⁴.

Reasons and Speculation

While the official statement cited a mutual agreement, Lexie's departure sparked heated reactions and speculation among fans ⁵⁶. There were reports of controversy, including Lexie being criticized for her behavior towards fellow member Sakura, with some calling it a "mean girl" attitude ⁵. Despite the controversy, SAINT SATINE is still scheduled to debut in 2026 with its remaining members: Samara, Emily, and Sakura ³⁴.