HYBE Girl Group Shockingly Loses Member — Sparks Heated Reactions

HYBE’s upcoming girl group SAINT SATINE was revealed during the show WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE.

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Sakura joined the members already picked by HxG.

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 Update 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

— zayn (@wszayn) July 13, 2026

Mind you they haven’t even debuted yet

— meretmanz ʚїɞ 🧸 (@meretmanonz) July 13, 2026

LMFAO DO YALL REMEMBER THOSE POSTS ABOUT LEXIE WANTING TO LEAVE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT

— Mira ᥫ᭡ (@yoonchaecrmbs) July 13, 2026

the concept of Hybe handpicking Lexie for their global girl group and her dipping TWICE

— 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 🔜

— َ (@rik1sm) July 13, 2026