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).
ALONE
U-KISS Lyrics
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This is the Shape of Fortune.
Right?)
どこでかけ違えたのだろう
今となれば分からない
彷徨うように Step out
もう後戻りはできない
キミはその瞬間何かを抱いて
震えるその身を置き去りにして
どこへ向かう
なぜ運命のまま
最後のカードをかざさず
That shows the
shape of your fortune
信じられないまま
Is it Ace of Spades
or the only Joker?
希望をつなぐ未来も Run out
このままずっと、ずっと、ずっと
You're Alone Alone
(Don't forget.
This is the Shape of Fortune.
Right?)
すべてうまくいくはずだった
完璧に見えた愛
明日を待たずに Fade out
確かなものなんてない
キミは変わらず何かを抱いて
low, low, low, low
かたく結ばれた唇で
そっと背を向けた
なぜ運命のまま
最後のカードをかざさず
That shows the
shape of your fortune
信じられないまま
Is it Ace of Spades
or the only Joker?
希望をつなぐ未来も Run out
このままずっと、ずっと、ずっと
You're Alone Alone
色に溢れた世界の中で
この部屋だけモノクロに変わる
その感覚はアンバランス そして、
均衡はいつか必ず
元に戻って
何もなかったかのように振る舞う
So Round＆Round
今さら誰を恨んだところで
目指すは孤独の果て、、、と
特別なものさえ見失って
no, no, no, no
怯えた日常はあの場所に捨て去った
また後悔だけが 夢を壊していく
That shows the
shape of your fortune
追いかけないまま
Is it just an illusion or
the hopeless world
躊躇うことはない
Take this chance
これからずっと、ずっと、ずっと
You're Alone
なぜ運命のまま
最後のカードをかざさず
That shows the
shape of your fortune
信じられないまま
Is it Ace of Spades
or the only Joker?
希望をつなぐ未来も Run out
このままずっと、ずっと、ずっと
You're Alone Alone ...
(Don't forget.
This is the Shape of Fortune.
Right?)
(Don't forget.
This is the Shape of Fortune.
Right?)
(Don't forget.
This is the Shape of Fortune.
Right?) ...
In the lyrics of U-KISS's song "ALONE," the singer reflects on a journey of introspection and uncertainty, questioning where they went wrong and unable to understand the choices they made in the past. The lyrics suggest a sense of lost direction and a feeling of being unable to turn back, symbolized by phrases like "Step out" and "down, down, down." The singer is portrayed as leaving something behind, shaking off their past self and venturing towards an unknown destination, all while carrying a lingering sense of doubt and confusion.
The theme of fate and the unpredictable nature of life is prevalent throughout the song, with references to a deck of cards representing one's fortune. The lyrics ponder whether the singer's fate is predetermined, whether they hold the Ace of Spades or the only Joker, highlighting the uncertainties and complexities that accompany their journey. The repetition of phrases like "Is it Ace of Spades or the only Joker?" emphasizes the idea of contemplating one's destiny and the weight of the choices made along the way.
As the song progresses, a sense of isolation and solitude creeps in, with the singer acknowledging the imperfections of the world around them. The imagery of a colorful world turning monochromatic within a solitary room reflects a feeling of imbalance and the struggle to find one's place amidst the chaos. The lyrics convey a sense of confusion and the search for stability in an ever-changing environment, suggesting a longing for equilibrium and a desire to return to a simpler, more harmonious state.
Ultimately, the message conveyed in "ALONE" is one of resilience and acceptance of one's circumstances. The singer grapples with feelings of regret and uncertainty, yet also finds strength in the face of adversity. The song encourages embracing the unknown, taking chances, and confronting the challenges that come with navigating life's twists and turns. Despite the struggles and the feeling of aloneness, there is a sense of hope and determination that shines through, urging the listener to confront their fears and uncertainties head-on, all while acknowledging the mysterious shape of their fortune.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Odate Kei
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Iris Wilkinson
Eng lyrics from colorcodedlyrics
(Don’t forget, this is the shape of fortune, right?)
When did we do wrong?
I can’t even know now
As if I’m wandering, I step out,
there’s no turning back
At that time,you have something in your mind,
down down down down
You leave your trembling body,
where are you going for?
Why don’t you follow your destiny,
not to hold over the last card?
That shows the shape of your fortune,
I still can’t believe it
Is it Ace of Spades or the only Joker?
Even the future that keeps hope runs out
You will always, always, always be like this, you’re alone
(Don’t forget, this is the shape of fortune, right?)
All must have gone well,
the love which seemed perfect
Without waiting for tomorrow, fade out,
there’s no certainty things
You still have something in your mind,
low low low low
You quietly turned your back on me
with your lips pressed firmly
Why don’t you follow your destiny,
not to hold over the last card?
That shows the shape of your fortune,
I still can’t believe it
Is it Ace of Spades or the only Joker?
Even the future that keeps hope runs out
You will always, always, always be like this, you’re alone
In this colorful world,
only this room is changed into monochrome
That sense is unbalanced,
then I’m sure we’ll get back together someday
I’m gonna pretend nothing happened
between us, so round and round
It’s too late to blame anybody,
you’re just going down to the edge of loneliness
Even I lost special things, no, no, no, no
I left frightening daily life there
Only regrets are still breaking dreams
That shows the shape of your fortune,
you stay not chasing it
Is it just an illusion in this hopeless world,
no need to hesitate, take this chance
From now on, forever and ever, you’re alone
Why don’t you follow your destiny,
not to hold over the last card?
That shows the shape of your fortune,
I still can’t believe it
Is it Ace of Spades or the only Joker?
Even the future that keeps hope runs out
You will always, always,
always be like this, you’re alone
(Don’t forget, this is the shape of fortune, right?)
yukinachian
Nunca jamás entendí como no tuvieron más reconocimiento en Corea. Gracias Avex por darle los conceptos que merecían, albums increíbles. Los adoro a estos pibes💕
Nayeli Avendaño
Te digo una cosa amigo o amiga quien quiera que seas pero yo tengo una sospecha sobre BTS
Jesica Apaza
Desde el 2012 ame a Ukiss con Stop girl..
Pero lo que más lamento es que los coreanos no le hayan dado el reconocimiento que merecían los kisos, ellos tenían todo, baile, vocal, visual, eran ellos frente a las cámaras sin sobreactuar (no como los idols de ahora que la mayoría actúa frente a los fans) y eran muy humildes..
Realmente les deseo lo mejor en cada cosa que se propongan xq se lo merecen, incluso si eso significa no seguir cantando y que un día se reúnan para alguna canción como un grupo completo (ya que ahora UKISS son un grupo de 3 integrantes)
Kisses from Argentina (ñ.ñ)/
joan woo
You know that some K-Pop idols singing in Japanese feels very awkward, but not UKISS ...their Japanese songs are soooo good
zero minato
@NoneKnowing and that is probably because of their korean management. They are managed by NH Media in Korea, managed by AVEX in Japan. NH Media is really bad at promoting them in korea even after they replace xander and kibum. Good their japanese management handled them really well compared their korean management.
NoneKnowing
My biggest complaint was that they never went this hard for their Korean comebacks, they’re Japanese stuff was always 1000% 🔥 and as much as I love their Korean I always thought that if they took some of that Japanese fire and applied it to Korea, the knetizens would have paid U-KISS the attention I always thought they deserved 🙁
Love Nala
I feel like they are among the very few kpop idols who know the jpop market very well and know the type of music that works there. And since they get way more love in Japan than Korea (Korea recently noticed them so yaaaay) , they definitely practiced super hard with their pronunciation, music's style and more.
R.Music
they have many year of experience! and if you noticed they speak fluently the japanese in the concerts and interviewa :D
joan woo
@Katie Reamy same here!!!😭❤️
Jesica Fernanda
Ukiss... uno de los mejores grupos en la historia del Kpop