Yurina Hirate is a Japanese singer, actress, and former idol best known as the iconic center of Keyakizaka46. She joined the group as a first-generation member in 2015 at the age of 14 and immediately became its center, leading all of the group's major singles during its formative years. Her intense performances, expressive stage presence, and ability to convey the darker, more dramatic concepts that distinguished Keyakizaka46 earned widespread praise and made her one of the most recognizable idols of her generation. Beyond idol activities, Hirate successfully transitioned into acting, receiving acclaim for roles in films and television dramas such as Hibiki, for which she won several newcomer awards. After graduating from Keyakizaka46 in 2020, she pursued a solo career in music and acting, releasing solo songs and continuing to build a reputation as a unique and influential performer whose impact on Keyakizaka46 and the wider idol industry remains significant.

Name

Hirate Yurina

Nicknames

Techi,Hiratechan,Techiko,てち,ひらてちゃん,てちこ

Date of Birth

Jun 25, 2001

Age

25 Years, 3 Months, 6 Days

Zodiac Sign

Cancer

Birth Place

Aichi / 愛知県, Japan

Birth Town

Aichi

Birth Country

JP

Origins

JP

Years Active

4 Years, 5 Months, 4 Days

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  Keyakizaka46

  欅坂46

  Aug 2015 - Jan 2020

  Graduated