HYBE's New Girl Group Loses a Member Before Debut! Lexie's Departure Sparks Debate

HYBE's upcoming new girl group, SAINT SATINE, has already seen a member change before their official debut. An announcement on their official X account on July 13 revealed that member Lexie has left the group and the company, a piece of news that immediately sparked widespread discussion.

SAINT SATINE Revealed Through Show, Faced Controversy Before Debut

SAINT SATINE is HYBE's new girl group, unveiled through the show 'WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE'. The original article mentioned that Sakura joined the lineup of members previously selected by HxG, but this process was not without controversy, including Lexie receiving criticism for her behavior towards Sakura.

Just before the group's official debut, SAINT SATINE's X account posted an announcement regarding an important update for the group. The original article stated that this announcement revealed Lexie had parted ways with both the group and the company.

Pre-Debut Departure Sparks Mixed Reactions

After the announcement, the original article mentioned that some were shocked by a member leaving even before the group's debut; others felt that, given Lexie's past behavior, this outcome was not entirely unexpected.