The group has released three full-length albums in addition to several mini albums and singles. U-KISS released their first single, 'New Generation', on the 3rd of September 2008. The single includes the hit song '어리지 않아 (Not Young)'. Their first full length album, Only One, was released on February 3, 2010.
On February 23, 2011, it was revealed that Alexander and Kibum will be leaving the group by decision of the company and they would be replaced by two new members. The two members were announced as AJ and Hoon and they made their debut in the group with the single 0330.
CURRENT MEMBERS
Shin Soohyun (신수현)
Stage Name: Soohyun
Birth date: March 11, 1989
Talents/Interests: singing, dancing, playing piano, soccer, R&B music
- He is the leader of the group and the oldest member. He is U-KISS's "power vocal" and tries to take good care of his voice by practicing his vocals often.
Yeo Hoonmin (여훈민)
Stage Name: Hoon
Birthdate: 16 August, 1991
Talents/Interests: Taekwondo, Exercising, Piano, Singing
- Joined U-KISS in March 2011 before their '0330' promotions. He was a former Taekwondo athlete. Appeared in SBS's "Athena" as a bodygaurd to the president. Theater Major in Dongguk University. Released a single under his real name in 2009.
Kim Kyoungjae / Ellison Kim (김경재)
Stage Name: Eli
Birth date: March 13, 1991
Talents/Interests: Rapping, Acting, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, English, Mandarin, Watching movies
- One of the American members. He was born in California but grew up in Washington D.C., so he's fluent in English. At 15, he moved alone to China to pursue acting, where he also picked up conversational Mandarin. Nicknamed "Pigeon" by his members because of his funny pigeon imitation.
Lee Kiseop (이기섭)
Stage Name: Kiseop
Birth date: January 17, 1991
Talents/Interests: Dancing, Acting, Playing piano, Taekwondo, Ulzzang
- He became a member of U-KISS in 2009 right before their 만만하니 promotions. He is a former ulzzang that likes to share selcas of himself very often. Can be awkward and quirky, sometimes referred to as the "4D" member.
Alexander Lee Eusebio (알렉산더) - (Former member)
Stage Name: Xander
Birth date: July 29, 1988
Talents/Interests: English, Korean, Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin), Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Rap
- He can speak 7 different languages at varying degrees of fluency. He was the oldest and tallest member of the group. Sometimes referred to as the "umma" of the group for his nagging and nurturing tendencies.
FORMER MEMBERS
Collectively, the members speak four different languages - Korean, English, Mandarin, and Japanese.
Kim Kibum (김기범) - Allen (Former member)
Stage Name: Kibum
Birth date: December 29, 1990
Talents: Composing Music, Poppin' Dance, Japanese, Piano, Singing
- He is the younger brother of SS501's Hyungjun, he's a former member of Xing. He formerly lived in Australia with Hyungjun.
Shin Dongho (신동호)
Stage Name: Dongho
Birth date: June 29, 1994
Talents/Interests: Golf, Baseball, Drums, Mandarin, Soccer, Knitting, Acting
- He was the maknae (youngest) of the group. He lived in Beijing for a period, so he can speak Mandarin. He has been on several variety programs and TV shows, which has helped boost U-KISS's popularity.
Kim Jaeseop (김재섭)
Stage Name: AJ
Birthdate: 4 June,1991
Talents/Interests: Composing, Writing, Studying, Rap, English
- Joined U-KISS in March 2011 before their '0330' promotions. Former maknae of boy group "PARAN", he was the rapper. He was accepted to Columbia University in New York, but has taken a leave from college as he was abruptly taken in as a U-KISS member. However, he did spend a semester at Columbia from August 2012 until January 2013 studying Psychology. He also has written a few of U-KISS's songs ("Believe," "Amazing," and most recently, "Party All the Time").
Woo Sunghyun / Kevin Woo (우성현)
Stage Name: Kevin
Birth date: November 25, 1991
Talents/Interests: Singing, Playing guitar, Playing piano, Girl group dances, English
- U-KISS's other American member. He was born and raised in California, so he's also fluent in English. Along with Kibum, he is also a former member of Xing. The members refer to him as the sister or daughter of the group for his pretty face and more feminine aura.
Lee Junyoung
Stage Name: Jun
Birthdate: 22 January, 1997
Talents: singing, acting, dancing, rapper
- Joined U-KISS in 2014 with Quit Playing. Become popular as actor "Lee Junyoung": Avengers Social Club (2017), Goodbye To Goodbye (2018), Class of Lies (2019), Good Casting (2020). He was the winner of the reality The Unit and debuted in the group's program UNB (2018-2019).
나쁘다
U-KISS Lyrics
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흐트러진 머리
너의 파란 눈동자
새하얗게 칠해진 너의
미소 띤 얼굴
새카만 내 상처로 널
안을 수 있을까
흐느끼며 날 붙잡는 널
내가 나쁘다 내가 나쁘다
지겨워 다 지겨워서
너를 버린다
나는 나쁘다 내가 나쁘다
애원하는 널 버릴 내가 나쁘다
오 날 멈춰줘
널 버릴 눈물
네가 아플 눈물
오 날 지워줘
아프지 않게 날 다 잊어버릴 날
잊어줘 밀어줘 오늘은 가 줘
아직 사랑하는 것처럼
이러지 말아줘
방 안 가득 너의 향기에 취해
버릴래 버릴래 지울래 지울래
사랑을 속삭이던 수줍던
너의 표정도
내 기억 속에 담아 흘려
보내려고 해
이별은 또 이렇게 나를
감싸고 맴돌아
아프고 난 괴로워 너를
보내는 일이
내가 나쁘다 내가 나쁘다
지겨워 다 지겨워서 너를 버린다
나는 나쁘다 내가 나쁘다
애원하는 널 버릴 내가 나쁘다
오 날 멈춰줘
널 버릴 눈물
네가 아플 눈물
오 날 지워줘
아프지 않게 날 다 잊어버릴 날
내게 말해줘 날 미워한다고
너를 보내는 길이 조금은 편하게
가득 담았던 내 마음에서
이젠 떠나줘 나를 이해해줘
오 날 멈춰줘
널 버릴 눈물
네가 아플 눈물
오 날 지워줘
아프지 않게 날 다 잊어버릴 날
내가 나쁘다
The lyrics of U-KISS's song "나쁘다" delve deep into themes of self-reflection, regret, and the pain of letting go in a relationship. The repetition of the phrase "나쁘다 내가 나쁘다" ("I'm bad, I'm bad") reflects the singer's internal turmoil and self-blame for the current state of affairs. The imagery of disheveled hair and blue eyes painted white with a forced smile on your face hints at a facade that conceals inner struggles and emotional pain. The vulnerability in the lines "새카만 내 상처로 널 안을 수 있을까" ("Can I embrace you with my new wounds") and "흐느끼며 날 붙잡는 널 버릴 수 있을까" ("Can I let go of you who clings to me crying") illustrates the conflicting emotions of wanting to hold on and needing to let go.
The lyrics express the singer's weariness and sense of repetition in the relationship, leading them to contemplate leaving despite their earnest pleas for forgiveness. The internal conflict and guilt are palpable as they admit, "나는 나쁘다 내가 나쁘다 애원하는 널 버릴 내가 나쁘다" ("I'm bad, I'm bad, I'm bad for leaving you despite begging for forgiveness"). The plea to be stopped from leaving, the tears shed in the act, and the desire to be erased from each other's memories portray the pain of separation and the difficulty of moving on. The longing to be understood and the emotional turmoil surrounding the farewell are poignantly captured in the lyrics, emphasizing the complexity of human emotions and the struggles of love and loss.
The yearning to be released from the burden of being hated and the conflicted feelings about the comfort found in separation are expressed in the lines "내게 말해줘 날 미워한다고 너를 보내는 길이 조금은 편하게" ("Tell me you hate me, that the path of letting you go is somewhat easier"). The emotional weight carried in the singer's heart is now a burden they wish to unload, as shown in the repeated pleas for the painful memories to be forgotten and for healing to begin. The internal conflict and self-criticism culminate in the raw declaration "내가 나쁘다" ("I'm bad"), underscoring the complexities of human relationships, inner struggles, and the bittersweet process of letting go.
Overall, "나쁘다" by U-KISS is a poignant reflection on the emotional turmoil, guilt, and pain that often accompany the end of a relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of inner conflict, self-blame, and the struggle to move forward while grappling with memories and a desire for healing. Through introspective verses and heartfelt pleas, the song delves into the complexities of love, loss, and the difficult journey towards acceptance and self-forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
나쁘다 내가 나쁘다
I am bad, I am bad
흐트러진 머리
Disheveled hair
너의 파란 눈동자
Your blue eyes
새하얗게 칠해진 너의 미소 띤 얼굴
Your face painted white with a smile
새카만 내 상처로 널 안을 수 있을까
Can I embrace you with my fresh wounds
흐느끼며 날 붙잡는 널
You holding onto me while sobbing
버릴 수 있을까
Can I let go
지겨워 다 지겨워서 너를 버린다
Tired of it all, so I let you go
나는 나쁘다 내가 나쁘다
I am bad, I am bad
애원하는 널 버릴 내가 나쁘다
I am bad for abandoning you, begging you to stay
오 날 멈춰줘
Oh, stop me
널 버릴 눈물
Tears for leaving you
네가 아플 눈물
Tears for your pain
오 날 지워줘
Oh, erase me
아프지 않게 날 다 잊어버릴 날
Forget me without hurting
너를 보내는 길이 조금은 편하게
The road to letting you go a bit easier
가득 담았던 내 마음에서
From my heart filled with you
이젠 떠나줘 나를 이해해줘
Now leave me, understand me
내게 말해줘 날 미워한다고
Tell me you hate me
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