HYBE Geffen Girl Group SAINT SATINE Final Members: Sakura Joins Lineup

HYBE and Geffen Records have finalized the lineup for their second collaborative global girl group, SAINT SATINE, following the conclusion of the survival program World Scout: The Final Piece. Japanese participant Sakura was announced as the fourth and final member after a rigorous selection process in Hollywood.

Key Facts

• SAINT SATINE is a four-member global group consisting of Emily (USA), Lexie (Sweden), Samara (Brazil), and Sakura (Japan).
• Sakura, 16, secured her spot by overcoming a 14,000-to-1 competition ratio, defeating finalist Ayana at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles.
• Judges selected Sakura for her growth potential and chemistry with Emily, Lexie, and Samara, who previously appeared in The Debut: Dream Academy.
• During the finale, Sakura performed the original track "PARTY b4 the PARTY," earning praise for executing a high-difficulty split maneuver.
• The name SAINT SATINE blends "Saint" (strong charisma) and "Satine" (sophisticated elegance).
• Member Sakura is a distinct individual and is not Sakura of LE SSERAFIM.
• The group will utilize HYBE’s "K-pop methodology," including its Training & Development (T&D) system, to target the global market.

Key Terms

• HxG: The joint venture between HYBE and Geffen Records forming global music acts.
• K-pop methodology: A specialized system of training, development, and production techniques used by Korean agencies to create idol groups.

Key Quote

"The moment Sakura stepped forward in the performance formation, I felt a thrill. It seems she has reached a level where she can explode not just with star quality, but with the ability to express it." — Son Sung-deuk, HxG Executive Creator

Next

• SAINT SATINE will begin full-scale debut preparations.
• The group aims to debut globally in the second half of 2026.