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).
4U
U-KISS Lyrics
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U-Kiss
Eli, AJ, tell it to ‘em
Okay
Yessir
This one’s for you
For you, girl
You know what it is
maeil maeil nan ni saenggagbakke
anna nado michigesseo bame jami anwa
neowa hamkkemyeon nan haengboghae
So Baby lets Go
You Are the only one nan yeongwonhi
neoman sarang halkkeoya
nun ape eobseodo nan oroji neoman
barabolkkeoya gati georeobwa
gati dallyeobwa gati ttwieobwa
nae soneul jaba gati narabwa! Hoooo
For You nan sesangeul da jul su isseo
For You modeunji da haejugo sipeo
nan neobakke molla nan babocheoreom sara
For You For You
For You nan ujukkaji nal su isseo
For You bada gipeun gotkkaji gal su isseo
nan neobakke molla babocheoreom sara
For You For You
neo bolttaemada Everytime Baby I’m like Whooo
neon areumdaun mellodi
nan neol bureugo sipeun meotjin gasu
gakkeumssig nan jeongmallo neol cheonsaro chaggaghae
cheongugeseoman deureul su itneun eumaggata
You Are the only one nan yeongwonhi
neoman sarang halkkeoya
nun ape eobseodo nan oroji neoman
barabolkkeoya gati georeobwa
gati dallyeobwa gati ttwieobwa
nae soneul jaba gati narabwa! Hoooo
For You nan sesangeul da jul su isseo
For You modeunji da haejugo sipeo
nan neobakke molla nan babocheoreom sara
For You For You
For You nan ujukkaji nal su isseo
For You bada gipeun gotkkaji gal su isseo
nan neobakke molla babocheoreom sara
For You For You
da ni wonhandaero halge I can fly high
neoneun naui nalgae
jaldoel sarangeun baro neowa na jeoldae
barampil saenggag hajima
gati isseul ttae nan neukkineun geon haengbog
Thanks To You Im jumping like A Kangaroo
Get Ready set lets go 5 4 3 2 1
For You nan sesangeul da jul su isseo
For You modeunji da haejugo sipeo
nan neobakke molla nan babocheoreom sara
For You For You
For You nan ujukkaji nal su isseo
For You bada gipeun gotkkaji gal su isseo
nan neobakke molla babocheoreom sara
For You For You
The U-KISS song "4U" is an ode to a girl who has captured the hearts of the members. The lyrics speak of the constant thoughts about the girl, how being with her brings happiness, and how she is the only one they will love forever. The members even describe themselves as "babo" or foolish in love, willing to follow and be with this girl wherever she may go. The chorus repeats the phrase "For You" which emphasizes how much the girl means to them and how far they are willing to go for her. The song also talks about the power of music in bringing people together, particularly in the line "Thanks To You I'm jumping like a Kangaroo," which suggests that the girl is the source of inspiration for the song and their love for music.
Overall, "4U" is a heartfelt and upbeat love song that showcases U-KISS's vocal and rapping skills. The lyrics are simple yet effective, and the melody is catchy and enjoyable to listen to. The song portrays the universal theme of falling deeply in love and how it can change a person's life.
Line by Line Meaning
maeil maeil nan ni saenggagbakke
Every day, I'm thinking about you
anna nado michigesseo bame jami anwa
You're making me crazy, I can't sleep at night
neowa hamkkemyeon nan haengboghae
When I'm with you, I'm happy
So Baby lets Go
So, baby, let's go
You Are the only one nan yeongwonhi
You are the only one for me forever
neoman sarang halkkeoya
I will only love you
nun ape eobseodo nan oroji neoman
Even if you're not near, I only see you
barabolkkeoya gati georeobwa
Let's walk together, looking at each other
gati dallyeobwa gati ttwieobwa
Let's run together, let's fly together
nae soneul jaba gati narabwa! Hoooo
Hold my hand and let's watch together! Hoooo
For You nan sesangeul da jul su isseo
For you, I can give you the whole world
For You modeunji da haejugo sipeo
For you, I want to do everything
nan neobakke molla nan babocheoreom sara
I only know you, I live like a fool
For You nan ujukkaji nal su isseo
For you, I can endure until the end
For You bada gipeun gotkkaji gal su isseo
For you, I can go to the deepest sea
neo bolttaemada Everytime Baby I’m like Whooo
Every time I see you, baby, I'm like Whooo
neon areumdaun mellodi
You're a beautiful melody
nan neol bureugo sipeun meotjin gasu
My heart wants to call you a perfect song
gakkeumssig nan jeongmallo neol cheonsaro chaggaghae
Sometimes, I really envy you like heaven
cheongugeseoman deureul su itneun eumaggata
You're a song that can be heard throughout the world
da ni wonhandaero halge I can fly high
I will do what you want me to do, I can fly high
neoneun naui nalgae
You are my wings
jaldoel sarangeun baro neowa na jeoldae
True love is only you and me
barampil saenggag hajima
Don't think of breaking up
gati isseul ttae nan neukkineun geon haengbog
When we're together, what I feel is happiness
Thanks To You Im jumping like A Kangaroo
Thanks to you, I'm jumping like a kangaroo
Get Ready set lets go 5 4 3 2 1
Get ready, set, let's go 5 4 3 2 1
Writer(s): Chase Vincent Malone Copyright: Iconic Sounds
Contributed by Chase M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@LMPS03
U-Kiss is having a comeback at the end of March and all we know is that it is their 3RD FULL ALBUM and AJ will be back to promote with the boys AND the album will have solo songs. So support U-Kiss for their KOREAN COMEBACK PLEASE!!! And don't forget to check out their new Japanese song "Alone"!
@56Vampires
Jay Park: Tell it to em' Eli: Yessir
@ThePCDTv
Dongho's english is PERFECT !
@anri101
I love how Kiseop got a LOT of lines~ finally! lol The amount of lines for each member is pretty balanced out and I have to say, Jay Park did a good job! The job describes U-KISS's style and it is composed with much balance. ^^
@katherinemurillo.3677
I love the song
@shaangel1496
♥ELI♥
@katherinemurillo.3677
Is beautiful :3
@davejohnson366
i think u-kiss is the best south korean group for speaking fluent english because dongho, eli ,aj kevin and kiseop can speak english
@CuteCharmmyKitty
Kiseop finally gets to sing a lot!
@Claireroxy102
KISEOP FINALLY HAS MORE LINES IN THIS ALBUM WOOOO!!!!!! I LOVE HIM :DDD GO JAY PARK AT THE BEGINNING LOL XDD