SAINT SATINE, an upcoming girl group, was scheduled to debut as a four-member group under the same label as the famous pop group KATSEYE. However, according to the latest updates, one of the members confirmed to debut has opted out of the race. Here’s what we know so far.
Lexie Levin comes out of HOLY SATINE before the debut
Ahead of her upcoming debut, Lexie Levin has parted ways with SAINT SATINE. An official statement released to Weverse by their management agency revealed that the singer and dancer chose to leave the group after lengthy discussions on the matter.The company’s official statement read: “After extensive and thoughtful discussions with Lexie regarding the group’s future activities, both parties have mutually agreed to part ways. While Lexie will no longer be continuing as a member of SAINT SATINE or a part of HxG, we sincerely wish her all the best in her future endeavors.” Later, Levin also posted about her departure from the group and wished nothing but the best to her “forever sisters,” Emily, Samara, and Sakura.She took to her personal Instagram account to address her exit from the group, sharing that there was a difference in the way things were done. He added: “Hi Lexie here! When I joined Project SAINT SATINE, I truly believed it was the right place for me. I was excited by the vision and plans presented that we would be working on together.”Later, he mentioned the management agency and shared how grateful he was for the opportunity. She added, “Even though it feels heavy, I’ve found peace because some things in life aren’t meant to be. I have nothing but respect and appreciation for the team, but we have different ways of operating, and that’s okay! Now I’m on my next adventure! My debut and my future may look different than you expected, but stay tuned! I’m not done yet.“
Who is Lexie Levin?
Lexie Levin is a Swedish singer who appeared alongside members of KATSEYE in ‘Dream Academy’. She was one of the contestants of the program; however, during his run at OTT, Levine dropped out after realizing his interest lay in music production. An official statement about her departure from the show was also shared on X (formerly known as Twitter).She was announced as one of the members of SAINT SATINE in August 2025 along with Emily Kelavos and Samara Siqueira. The group at the time was operating under the name PRELIUDE, while their management agencies were doing a survival show in Japan titled ‘World Scout: The Final Piece’ to find the fourth and final member of the group.The show ran for 12 episodes, and the contestants were judged by a talented panel of judges that included Sakura and Kazuha from LE SSERAFIM, as well as Moka and Iroha from ILLIT. Well-known TV personality Sashihara Rino was also part of the court formation. At the end of the show, 16-year-old contestant Tobi Sakura from Toyama, Japan was announced as the fourth and final member of SAINT SATINE.The group had also performed their first pre-debut song titled ‘PARTY b4 the PARTY’ on the final episode of the show, officially starting their journey as a four-member group.At the time of writing, it is still unclear whether the company will add another member to the group or not.