HYBE Girl Group Member Exits Before Debut, TZUYU Reportedly Leaving JYP, K-pop Acts Announce Asia Tour Dates
A busy week for Asian pop news: Lexie Levin has exited SAINT SATINE, the HYBE × Geffen Records girl group that hasn't officially debuted yet. Meanwhile, TWICE member TZUYU is reportedly not renewing her contract with JYP Entertainment, though she's expected to remain active with TWICE. Separately, Thai girl group F✦FOREVER and Korean group MOMOLAND each announced August 2026 tour stops in Asia.
SAINT SATINE lineup change: Lexie Levin exits before debut
SAINT SATINE, the girl group HYBE is developing in partnership with Geffen Records, has not yet officially debuted. This week, member Lexie Levin announced she is leaving the group. According to Bandwagon's report, the organizers have not released a full explanation for her departure. No further announcements have been made regarding SAINT SATINE's debut timeline or final lineup.
In the same week, reports surfaced that TWICE's TZUYU will not renew her contract with JYP Entertainment once it expires. This remains at the level of a report — JYP has not officially confirmed it, and TZUYU herself has not issued a statement. What multiple sources agree on is that she is expected to continue as a member of TWICE.
Asia tour and fan meeting news
F✦FOREVER's first world tour, "City of Stars," will include a Bangkok stop in August, giving local fans a chance to reunite with the Thai girl group. Full date and venue details have not yet been announced.
MOMOLAND's 10th-anniversary fan meeting, "Very Merry Party," is set for August 2026 in Manila. Detailed ticketing information has not yet been announced by organizers.
- 📅 F✦FOREVER "City of Stars" 1st World Tour: August 2026 | 📍 Bangkok (exact venue TBA)
- 📅 MOMOLAND "Very Merry Party" 10th Anniversary Fan Meeting: August 2026 | 📍 Manila (exact venue TBA)