HYBE's upcoming girl group SAINT SATINE announced the departure of member Lexie on July 13, 2026. The move came before the group could debut.
SAINT SATINE was revealed during the show WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE. The group faced prior controversy involving Lexie and her interactions with member Sakura.
The official X account posted a notice stating that Lexie had parted ways with the group and company. Netizens reacted with a mix of shock and comments that the exit seemed expected based on past behavior.
One user posted that it was obvious Lexie had no interest in the situation and blamed HYBE. Others referenced earlier posts about Lexie wanting to leave and noted the group had not yet debuted.
Some online discussions linked the departure to a perceived pattern of member losses across HYBE girl groups including LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, NewJeans and KATSEYE.