The group hasn’t even officially debuted.
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HYBE’s upcoming girl group SAINT SATINE was revealed during the show WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE.
List Of HYBE’s Upcoming Groups Stirs Up Major Controversy
Sakura joined the members already picked by HxG.
The members of SAINT SATINE
Yet, it hasn’t been without controversy, including Lexie being criticized for her behavior towards Sakura.
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Yet, netizens were shocked that ahead of the debut, the X account revealed that member Lexie had parted ways with the group and company.
[Notice] Important SAINT SATINE Updatehttps://t.co/GjWAZudw8n pic.twitter.com/pT6BECFA7R
— SAINT SATINE (@saint_satine) July 13, 2026
When the notice was posted, while some were shocked at the departure before the group even debuted, others thought it seemed obvious from Lexie’s past behavior.
it was so obvious she had no interest baby sitting a 16 year old girl she couldn’t communicate with… its all hybes fault honestly https://t.co/keiv9KtweI
— zayn (@wszayn) July 13, 2026
Mind you they haven’t even debuted yet https://t.co/jooNRoA0H8
— meretmanz ʚїɞ 🧸 (@meretmanonz) July 13, 2026
LMFAO DO YALL REMEMBER THOSE POSTS ABOUT LEXIE WANTING TO LEAVE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT https://t.co/zNRorCJX5b
— Mira ᥫ᭡ (@yoonchaecrmbs) July 13, 2026
the concept of Hybe handpicking Lexie for their global girl group and her dipping TWICE https://t.co/P7QAtfxtzn
— blue (@basedbIue) July 13, 2026
Some even added that it was another example of the HYBE “girl group” curse when it comes to losing members.
HYBE GGs that have lost a member
– Le Sserafim
– Illit
– Newjeans
– Katseye
– Saint Satine (NEW)
– ABD new GG 🔜 https://t.co/lNU2kLUASV
— َ (@rik1sm) July 13, 2026