Hirate Yurina is leaving Keyakizaka46, two more members graduated, one suspends activities

It was announced that Hirate Yurina (18) will be leaving Keyakizaka46.

It was also announced that Oda Nana (21) and Suzumoto Miyu (22) have graduated from the group and Sato Shiori has suspended activity.  Media reports is that Sato will be studying abroad on art studies.

Hirate has been the center and face of Keyakizaka46 since 2015.

Hirate Yurina (18), the center for Keyakizaka46, has a well-documented number of health injuries.

In December 2017, Hirate collapsed during the “Kouhaku Uta Gassen” performance from mild hyperventilation, in January 2018 due to a tricep brachial muscle injury.

In September 2018, Hirate fell 6.5 feet offstage and diagnosed with bruising and in December 2018, due to sacroiliac join instability in her left sacroiliac joint and lumbar bruises.

And while she was unable to perform at “Kouhaku Uta Gassen” in 2018, many welcomed Hirate in February 2019 and hoping for a healthy year.

Hirate performed at Kouhaku Uta Gassen on New Year’s Eve but while she was able to perform the song at the end, many could see her start to hyperventilate once again and after, she was carried out by her fellow members.