8-Year-Old Idol Trainee Hirata Luna Suddenly Passes Away

September 29, 2026 · Ron Kim

8-year-old idol trainee Hirata Luna suddenly passed away due to complications stemming from influenza.

According to a report from Yahoo Japan via SPOTV, Diana Project, a Japanese girl group development group, announced the tragic passing of Hirata Luna.

Hirata Luna's personal X account run by her parents also confirmed the news, stating that she passed away around 4am on September 25.

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