SAINT SATINE, an upcoming girl group, is set to debut as a four-member group under the same label as popular pop group KATSEYE. However, according to the latest updates, one of the members confirmed for the debut has chosen to quit the race. Here’s what we know so far.
Lexie Levin fell from: SAINT: SATINE first debut
Ahead of their upcoming debut, Lexie Levin has parted ways with SAINT SATINE. An official statement posted by Weverse by their management agency revealed that the singer and dancer chose to drop out of the group after a long discussion about the matter.The official statement from the company read: “After extensive and thoughtful discussions with Lexie regarding the future activities of the group, both parties have agreed to part ways. While Lexie will no longer be continuing as a member of SAINT SATINE or as part of HxG, we sincerely wish her all the best in her future endeavors.He took to his personal Instagram account to discuss his departure from the group, sharing that there was a difference in the way things were done. He added, “Hello, Lexie here! When I joined Project SAINT SATINE, I really believed that this was the right place for me. I am happy with the presented vision and plans that we will do together.”Ahead, he talked about the management agency and shared how grateful he was for the opportunity. He added, “While it feels heavy on the heart, I have found peace because some things in life are not set. I have nothing but respect and gratitude for the team, but we have different ways of operating, and that’s okay! Now I’m on to my next adventure! My debut and future may be different from what you expect, but stay tuned! I’m not done yet.“
Who is Lexie Levin?
Lexie Levin is a Swedish singer who appeared alongside KATSEYE members on ‘Dream Academy’. He is one of the contestants of the show; however, during its run on OTT, Levine quit after realizing that his interests lay in making music. An official statement about his 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 operated under the name PRELIUDE, while their management agencies ran a survival show in Japan titled ‘World Scout. The Last 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 including LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura and Kazuha, as well as ILLIT’s Moka and Iroha. Well-known television personality Sashihara Rino is also part of the judging lineup. 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 also performed their first pre-debut track titled ‘PARTY b4 the PARTY’ on the last episode of the show, officially starting their journey as a four-member group.As of this writing, it is still unclear whether the company will add another member to the group or not.