Saint Satine (stylized in all caps) is a girl group based in Los Angeles formed by Hybe and Geffen Records.[1] The group consists of four members: Emily Kelavos, Lexie Levin, Samara Siqueira, and Sakura Tobi.[2] 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
The group’s name was unveiled on May 12, 2026, following the conclusion of World Scout: The Final Piece.[3] According to Hybe and Geffen Records, it pairs “Saint” to represent “musicality and charisma”, with “Satine” to signify “a softer and more refined image.”[4] 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.[3]
History
2023–2025: 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 and 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”.[3][5]
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”.[3] 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: Debut
Simultaneously with the final lineup 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.[6]
Members
- Emily Kelavos – leader
- Lexie Levin
- Samara Siqueira
- Sakura Tobi
Discography
Single albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| World Scout: The Final Piece – Finale[7] |
|
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| “Party B4 the Party”[8] | 2026 | World Scout: The Final Piece – Finale |
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | World Scout: The Final Piece[5] | Contestants / Guest performers | Survival show that finalized the group |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g 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 2026-06-01.
- ^ a b c d Nesvig, Kara (11 September 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 2026-06-01.
- ^ a b HYBE LABELS + (2025-08-28). [HYBE x Geffen] PRELUDE: THE FINAL PIECE – Intro Film. Retrieved 2026-05-21 – via YouTube.
- ^ Yoon, So-yeon (13 May 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, 2026-05-12, retrieved 2026-06-01
- ^ World Scout: The Final Piece – PARTY b4 the PARTY, retrieved 2026-06-01
