Saint Satine
Saint Satine | |
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| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genre | Pop |
| Years active | 2026–present |
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| Past members | Lexie Levin |
| Website | saintsatine.com |
Saint Satine (stylized in all caps) is an upcoming girl group based in Los Angeles formed by Hybe and Geffen Records.[1] The group consists of three members: Emily Kelavos, Samara Siqueira, and Sakura Tobi. Saint Satine was originally a four-piece ensemble;[2] Lexie Levin departed from the group in July 2026.[3][4] They unofficially debuted on May 12, 2026, with the digital single album World Scout: The Final Piece – Finale, led by the track "Party B4 the Party".[1]
Name
[edit]The group's name was unveiled as Saint Satine on May 12, 2026, following the conclusion of World Scout: The Final Piece.[5] According to Hybe and Geffen Records, it pairs "Saint" to represent "musicality and charisma", with "Satine" to signify "a softer and more refined image."[6] Prior to the reveal, the group was being referred to as "Prelude", in line with the title of the reveal of the first three members.[5]
History
[edit]2023–2026: Background and formation
[edit]Lexie Levin, Samara Siqueira, and Emily Kelavos originally gained public recognition in 2023 as contestants on The Debut: Dream Academy, a global talent search produced by Hybe, Geffen Records that formed the girl group Katseye. Following the program's conclusion, the trio continued under South Korean idol-style training within Hybe's developmental system under the temporary project designation "Prelude".[5][7]
In August 2025, Hybe and Geffen launched a second phase of international talent scouting, focusing on Japan.[1] The selection process culminated in the survival reality television series World Scout: The Final Piece, which aired exclusively on the Japanese streaming network Abema.[1] The competition narrowed thousands of Japanese applicants down to two finalists, Sakura Tobi and Ayana Kuwahara, ahead of the broadcast finale.[1] In the finale, each finalist performed a song alongside Levin, Siqueira and Kelavos, with Tobi performing "Party B4 the Party" and Kuwahara performing "We Ride".[5] On May 12, 2026, during the live finale, 16-year-old Sakura Tobi was announced as the fourth and final member of the group.[1]
2026–present: Pre-debut activites and Lexie's departure
[edit]Simultaneously with the final line-up announcement on May 12, 2026, Saint Satine released the studio recording of "Party B4 the Party".[1] The group are set to officially debut in the second half of 2026.[8] It was announced via Weverse on July 13, 2026, that Lexie Levin had made the decision to leave the group and part ways with Hybe x Geffen again.[3][4]
Members
[edit]Current
[edit]- Emily Kelavos
- Samara Siqueira
- Sakura Tobi
Former
[edit]- Lexie Levin
Discography
[edit]Single albums
[edit]| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| World Scout: The Final Piece – Finale[9] |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Party B4 the Party"[10] | 2026 | World Scout: The Final Piece – Finale |
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | World Scout: The Final Piece[7] | Contestants / Guest performers | Survival show that finalized the group |
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Stassen, Murray (May 14, 2026). "After KATSEYE, HYBE and Geffen unveil second global girl group, SAINT SATINE". Music Business Worldwide. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ↑ "The Next KATSEYE? Everything You Need To Know About SAINT SATINE". Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- 1 2 Hybe x Geffen Records (July 13, 2026). "[Notice] Important SAINT SATINE Update". Weverse. Archived from the original on July 13, 2026. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
- 1 2 Delgado, Sara (July 13, 2026). "SAINT SATINE Member Lexie Is Leaving the Group Before It Even Debuted". Teen Vogue. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Nesvig, Kara (September 11, 2025). "Bye, Prelude: SAINT SATINE Is HYBE x Geffen's New Global Girl Group". Teen Vogue.
- ↑ Abraham, Hannah. "Music Survival Show 'Prelude: The Final Piece' Reveals Shock Winner". Forbes. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- 1 2 HYBE LABELS + (August 28, 2025). [HYBE x Geffen] PRELUDE: THE FINAL PIECE - Intro Film. Retrieved May 21, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Yoon, So-yeon (May 13, 2026). "HYBE announces new girl group Saint Satine along with new company motto". Korea JoongAng Daily.
- ↑ World Scout: The Final Piece - Finale - Single by World Scout: The Final Piece on Apple Music, May 12, 2026, retrieved June 1, 2026
- ↑ World Scout: The Final Piece – PARTY b4 the PARTY, retrieved June 1, 2026
