In a shocking pre-debut twist, a member of the new HYBE and U.S. Geffen Records co-produced girl group SAINT SATINE is leaving the team.
On the 14th, HYBE–Geffen Records announced via its official social media accounts: "Lexie engaged in long and in-depth discussions about the group’s future activities, and both sides have mutually agreed to part ways."
As a result, Lexie has concluded her activities as a member of SAINT SATINE and as an artist under HYBE–Geffen Records.
The agency added, "We ask for your continued interest and support for SAINT SATINE’s journey toward debut," and, "We will do our utmost to support the group’s successful debut."
Lexie, along with Emily and Samara, is an alum of the audition program The Debut: Dream Academy, which produced the group KATSEYE. With those selected earlier, Sakura—chosen as the final member through the audition program WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE—joined the lineup, and the four members had been gearing up to debut in the second half of this year.