HYBE, the entertainment powerhouse behind global sensations, has continuously expanded its empire with a diverse roster of groups under various labels. Their ambition has even extended globally, as seen with projects like KATSEYE.
However, the company has recently found itself at the center of a significant controversy surrounding its strategy for debuting groups and managing its existing ones.
This situation has gained even more traction as HYBE x Geffen has been actively promoting a new “Global girl group” audition, aiming to unearth the next big thing in K-Pop.
The reaction from netizens has been swift and often sarcastic. In the comments, fans hit back at the auditions, jokingly suggesting that HYBE has given up on the current global girl groups they’ve already debuted or are in the process of forming.
This online sentiment reflects a growing concern among fans about the company’s focus and resource allocation amidst so many new projects.
However, the recent wave of discussions also intensified due to the unexpected news of Lexie leaving the HYBE-affiliated group, SAINT SATINE.
This departure immediately sent shockwaves through the fandom, raising questions about the group’s future and the circumstances surrounding Lexie’s exit.
In particular, when the official SAINT SATINE group account shared the announcement of her departure, the timing with the ongoing HYBE x Geffen auditions seemed to create a perfect storm of speculation.
This convergence of events led many to believe that rather than a search for an entirely new girl group, the “Global girl group” audition could actually be a possible new member audition specifically for SAINT SATINE, aimed at filling the void left by Lexie.
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The uncertainty has left fans eager for official clarification from HYBE, as they await updates on both the global girl group project and the future lineup of SAINT SATINE.
