HYBE’s new girl group SAINT SATINE hasn’t debuted yet, but the group is already engulfed in controversy after one member was accused of giving off some serious “bad girl” energy during a live stream.
The newly confirmed lineup: Sakura, Emily, Lexie and Samara recently held a live broadcast together ahead of their official debut. Instead of creating a buzz, however, the livestream triggered an intense reaction online.
A viral TikTok clip circulating on social media accuses Lexie of openly acting cold towards Sakura during the stream. Viewers pointed out body language, facial expressions, and moments where Sakura would appear left out of conversations.
The situation has gotten even worse because this isn’t the first time fans have accused Lexie of questionable behavior. Some netizens brought up older threads claiming that she had previously behaved similarly towards Emily during previous content.
Comments quickly flooded social media:
- Why does Sakura already seem uncomfortable in the group?
- It seems they didn’t like each other.
- This group hasn’t debuted and there is already tension.
Others, however, have argued that fans are overreacting and creating drama from edited clips taken out of context.
Some have defended Lexie, saying viewers are projecting narratives onto normal interactions and unfairly targeting a rookie idol before debuting.
However, critics argue that the problem isn’t just the livestream itself: it’s the overall vibe that fans felt when Sakura was revealed as the final member. Several viewers said the group’s reactions at the time already seemed “off,” fueling speculation that internal chemistry problems may have existed behind the scenes.
Neither HYBE nor the members have so far addressed the growing controversy.
But one thing is already clear: SAINT SATINE’s debut has unexpectedly turned out to be rocky, and the group is now entering the industry under a cloud of online scrutiny before even releasing a single official song.
Sources: Koreaboo
