: On November 17, 2017, she left LADYBABY, citing throat problems and a personality that was "not suited to being an idol".
: 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
Kuromiya reached international prominence in 2015 as a founding member of LADYBABY , alongside Rie Kaneko and the bearded Australian wrestler Ladybeard. While the group was a viral sensation, Kuromiya eventually grew disillusioned with the rigid expectations of the idol world. : On November 17, 2017, she left LADYBABY,