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Rei Kuromiya began her career as a junior idol at the age of 9, joining a talent agency that specialized in promoting young idols. She quickly gained popularity through her appearances on TV shows, radio programs, and concerts. Her big break came when she landed a role in a popular Japanese TV drama, which catapulted her to fame. Rei Kuromiya’s current discography with her band BRATS
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