Saint Satine (stylized in all caps) is an upcoming girl group based in Los Angeles formed by Hybe and Geffen Records. The group consists of three members: Emily Kelavos, Samara Siqueira, and Sakura Tobi. Originally a four-piece ensemble, Lexie Levin departed from the group in July 2026. 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".
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Name
The group's name was unveiled as Saint Satine on May 12, 2026, following the conclusion of World Scout: The Final Piece. According to Hybe and Geffen Records, it pairs "Saint" to represent "musicality and charisma", with "Satine" to signify "a softer and more refined image." 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.
History
2023–2026: Background and formation
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".
In August 2025, Hybe and Geffen launched a second phase of international talent scouting, focusing on Japan. The selection process culminated in the survival reality television series World Scout: The Final Piece, which aired exclusively on the Japanese streaming network Abema. The competition narrowed thousands of Japanese applicants down to two finalists, Sakura Tobi and Ayana Kuwahara, ahead of the broadcast finale. 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". On May 12, 2026, during the live finale, 16-year-old Sakura Tobi was announced as the fourth and final member of the group.
2026–present: Pre-debut activites and Lexie's departure
Simultaneously with the final line-up announcement on May 12, 2026, Saint Satine released the studio recording of "Party B4 the Party". The group are set to officially debut in the second half of 2026. 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.
Members
Current
Emily Kelavos
Samara Siqueira
Sakura Tobi
Former
Lexie Levin