Lexie Levin has officially parted ways with HYBE x Geffen's upcoming global girl group SAINT SATINE, just months before the act's planned debut.
The label announced on 14 July that the decision was made mutually following "extensive and thoughtful discussions" regarding the group's future activities. As a result, Levin will no longer be a member of SAINT SATINE or continue under HYBE x Geffen (HxG).
In a statement shared via Weverse, HxG thanked fans for their support and wished the Swedish artist the best in her future endeavours.
Levin also addressed fans, revealing that while she initially believed SAINT SATINE was the right path for her, both sides ultimately agreed it was time to move forward separately.
"HYBE x Geffen will always have a special place in my heart," she shared. "I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunities they've given me and the lessons I've learned from them."
She added that despite the difficult decision, she respects the team and acknowledged that they simply have "different ways of operating."
The 21-year-old also encouraged fans to continue supporting SAINT SATINE, calling the remaining members her "forever sisters," while hinting that her own debut as an artist is still on the horizon.
Following Levin's departure, SAINT SATINE's lineup now consists of Emily (USA), Samara (Brazil), and Sakura (Japan). Originally introduced as Prelude, the group selected its final member through HxG's survival show World Scout: The Final Piece. Ahead of their official debut in 2026, the quartet had already released the pre-debut singles 'PARTY b4 the PARTY' and 'WE RIDE'.
Before joining SAINT SATINE, Levin gained international attention as a contestant on Dream Academy, the 2023 survival series that formed global girl group KATSEYE. She exited the competition before its third and final mission.
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