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- ↑ "日プ女子・桜庭遥花がアイドルに、FRUITS ZIPPERら輩出KAWAII LAB.から新グループデビュー". Natalie (in Japanese). July 30, 2024.
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- ↑ "CUTIE STREET、1stシングル『かわいいだけじゃだめですか？』リリース 単独ライブ開催＆FC開設も". Real Sound (in Japanese). September 9, 2024.
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