Lexie Levin Leaves Saint Satine Before Official Debut
HYBE and Geffen said the split was mutual and confirmed SAINT SATINE will keep moving toward a 2026 debut as a three-member act.
- On Monday, July 13, labels HYBE and Geffen announced that Swedish singer Lexie Levin has departed SAINT SATINE, stating the split was a mutual decision reached after extensive discussions.
- Levin was an original member after gaining popularity on The Debut: Dream Academy, though she had previously withdrawn from the competition before being recruited for this lineup.
- Addressing fans on Instagram, Levin explained that she and the company had 'different visions' for her future, stating they have 'different ways of operating' but describing the split as amicable.
- HxG confirmed that SAINT SATINE will proceed toward its 2026 debut as a trio featuring Emily Kelavos, Samara Siqueira, and Tobi Sakura, requesting continued support for the remaining members.
- Although Levin will not continue as a solo artist with HxG, she indicated her music career is not ending; her departure follows instability at the label, including KATSEYE member Manon Bannerman's indefinite hiatus.
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