Tracing her journey reveals how she transitioned from a heavily commercialized child model into an independent rock musician and alternative idol who actively rejected the industry that raised her. The Reality Behind "Junior Idol Rei Kuromiya Full"

: As of 2023, she has reunited with former partner Rie Kaneko in the duo REIRIE, continuing to blend idol aesthetics with a more independent, mature rock influence. The Tragedy and Triumph of Kuromiya Rei - Homicidols

For Rei, leaving LADYBABY was not a failure; it was a necessary survival tactic. She took time off from the public eye to focus on her mental and physical recovery. During this period, she recorded and released a self-titled full-length album with BRATS in July 2018, which featured 10 new songs and a bonus DVD with five music videos. This album signaled a more mature, darker, and heavier direction for the band.

[Junior Idol Scene] ---> [Miss iD 2015] ---> [LADYBABY Breakthrough] (Early Childhood) (Audition Win) (Global Viral Success) The Tragedy and Triumph of Kuromiya Rei - Homicidols

Fully reclaimed her artistic autonomy alongside partner Rie Kaneko. Breaking the Mold: From LADYBABY to REIRIE