Hybe and Geffen unveiled the name and final lineup of their second global girl group, Saint Satine, on May 13, 2026 [1, 2]. The group includes Emily from the USA, Lexie from Sweden, Samara from Brazil, and Sakura from Japan, completing the four-member act [1, 2].
Sakura was selected as the final member through the audition program World Scout: The Final Piece, which aired on Japanese streaming platform Abema, with about 14,000 applicants competing for the spot [1, 2]. The final episode aired on May 12, 2026, revealing Sakura’s win [1, 2]. Hybe Labels officially announced her addition the next day [2].
The group follows Hybe x Geffen’s first global girl group Katseye, formed through the reality series The Debut: Dream Academy [1, 2]. Preliminary auditions for Saint Satine were held across Japan before selected trainees moved to the US for three months of training from October to December 2025 under Hybe’s renowned K-pop system [1].
Hybe America executive Son Sung-deuk described the group’s name as blending contrasting images. He said, “Saint represents strong charisma and a commanding musical presence, while Satine symbolises a softer, more elegant and sophisticated image” [1].
Sakura expressed her gratitude after being chosen, stating, “I wanted to shine on the world stage. I’m so grateful to have achieved my dream” [2].
Saint Satine is expected to debut in the second half of 2026 [1, 2].
