, she became known for her intensive output of gravure DVDs and photobooks before transitioning into a more rebellious, anti-idol persona. 1. Professional Profile (Junior Idol Era) Active Years:
However, Rei’s discomfort with traditional idol culture remained. In 2017, she officially withdrew from the group (then known as "The Idol Formerly Known as LADYBABY"), citing: Rei kuromiya image rei kuromiya junior idol
: Their debut single "Nippon Manju" became a massive hit. , she became known for her intensive output
: She is acutely aware that the "general public" is often against the junior idol genre due to its controversial nature. In 2017, she officially withdrew from the group
: She was signed to the agency Charm Pro , a well-known company in the junior idol sector. Disillusionment and Transition
By 2011, at age 10, Rei began to transition toward music. She formed the rock band with her sister, Aya. This move allowed her a degree of creative control that her early modeling lacked. She further cemented her independence by winning the Miss iD 2015 competition, a contest specifically designed to find "unconventional" idols who didn't fit the typical "cute and obedient" mold. The Global Viral Success: LADYBABY (2015–2017)