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Lexie Exits HYBE's Saint Satin; Trio Set 2026 Debut

7/14/2026

Summary

Lexie Leaves

HYBE and Geffen Records announced on July 14 that Swedish singer Lexie left the global girl group Saint Satin.
The agency said the split followed mutual talks, gave no reason, and pledged support for Lexie's future.
Saint Satin now includes Emily (U.S.), Samara (Brazil) and Sakura (Japan), remaining set for a second-half-2026 debut.
Lexie thanked fans in an Instagram Story, called the project valuable and hinted at new plans.

Summary

Lexie Exits

Fans speculated about Lexie after World Cup photos in Los Angeles showed only Emily, Samara and Sakura.
The Netflix documentary *Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE* confirmed that Lexie left SAINT SATINE by her own choice.
Lexie’s exit ends HYBE x Geffen’s four-member plan from the “World Scout: The Final Piece” competition, shifting the debut to a trio.
Analysts say the trio debut may simplify branding but could lower market impact versus the original quartet.

History

Historical Context

Jessica Jung signed with SM Entertainment in 2000 and debuted with Girls’ Generation in 2007; the group’s 2013 album I Got a Boy sold over 1.35 million copies. Her forced exit on September 30 2014 cut the lineup to eight and prompted agencies to retool groups after star departures, a pattern repeated when HYBE/Geffen announced Lexie’s 2024 withdrawal from Saint Satin, leaving a trio.

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Lexie Leaves

HYBE and Geffen Records announced on July 14 that Swedish singer Lexie left the global girl group Saint Satin.
The agency said the split followed mutual talks, gave no reason, and pledged support for Lexie's future.
Saint Satin now includes Emily (U.S.), Samara (Brazil) and Sakura (Japan), remaining set for a second-half-2026 debut.
Lexie thanked fans in an Instagram Story, called the project valuable and hinted at new plans.

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