By late 2017, Rei reached a turning point. She officially left Ladybaby, citing: Disillusionment with Idol Culture: A desire to move away from the manufactured "idol" persona. Health Concerns: Throat problems exacerbated by a grueling touring schedule. 4. The "Patched" Identity: BRATS and Beyond
: Her departure was a pivotal move toward seeking "more freedom" and moving away from being a "product" for others' consumption. Reclaiming Identity: BRATS and REIRIE japan junior idol rei kuromiya patched
: After years of independent work, Rei reunited with former LADYBABY member Rie Kaneko in 2023 to form the duo REIRIE . They made their major label debut under Bandai Namco Music Live's MoooD Records on January 28, 2026, with the EP Amethyst . By late 2017, Rei reached a turning point
Following her departure, Rei fully embraced her rock roots as the lead singer of the band They made their major label debut under Bandai
In a move that surprised and delighted longtime fans, Rei reunited with her former LADYBABY partner Rie Kaneko in 2023 to form the duo
