Rei’s trajectory changed dramatically in 2015 when she joined

Gained viral success with "Nippon Manju" alongside Rie Kaneko and Ladybeard.

Regarding the term while it can refer to clothing customizations or slang for being ignored or "dropped" from a group, there is no official news or widespread idol industry event connecting Rei Kuromiya to a specific "patching" incident as of April 2026. However, her career has seen significant shifts and returns: