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).
A Shared Dream
U-KISS Lyrics
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shounen no mama kawarazu
otona ni natta ima mo,
soba ni kimi wo kanjite iru
sukoshi fuan ni natte
ochikondari shita toki ni wa
egao de itsumo “Que Sera Sera” to
utatte kureta yo ne
Koko ni iru yo kikoeru kai?
donna ni tooku hanarete shimatte mo
koe no kagiri, chikara no kagiri,
kimi ni todoketai
hikari abite kagayaku tame
Hare no hi wa kimi to warai aitai
ame no hi wa futari katari aitai
You are the only one
sonna sonzai hoka ni wa inai
aserazu ni yukkuri
Because we share one dream
itsuka kitto sekaijuu ni
tada step by step like 1,2,3
Shinjirarenaku natte
nigedashitaku naru to hitori
kimi no chiisa na gattsupoozu wo
sotto omoidasun da
Koko ni iru yo kikoeru kai?
konna ni tooku kite shimatta keredo
yume no tsuduki akiramezu ni
kimi ni todoke to negau
itsu no hi ni ka mata aeru yo
Kujike sou demo Again and Again
No pain, No gain, mirai e tsunage
namida wa itsuka niji ni kawari
tsubomi kara ookina hana ga mebaeru
Mou naki koto nante iwanai
tachi tomatteru himawanai
hora, mata arata na kyou ga hajimaru
Kikoeru kai? donna ni tooku hanarete shimatte mo
koe no kagiri, chikara no kagiri,
kimi ni todoketai
kikoeru kai? konna ni tooku kite shimatta keredo
yume no tsudzuki, akiramezu ni,
kimi ni todoke to negau
itsu no hi nika (itsu no hi nika) mata aeru yo
"A Shared Dream" is a song by the South Korean boy band U-KISS. The lyrics express the idea of keeping alive a shared dream, despite the challenges and obstacles that may come along the way. The opening lines of the song, "Yume wo mita ano hi kara shounen no mama kawarazu" translates to "Since the day I dreamed, I haven't changed as a boy." The song carries the message that even as one grows up and becomes an adult, they don't have to lose the childlike wonder and belief in their dreams.
The chorus of the song contains the lines "Koko ni iru yo kikoeru kai? Donna ni tooku hanarete shimatte mo koe no kagiri, chikara no kagiri, kimi ni todoketai," which means "Are you listening to me here? No matter how far we're separated, I want you to hear me with all of my voice and power." The message is that distance should not be a barrier when it comes to a shared dream, and even if one feels like giving up, they can always draw strength from the support of others.
The song ends with the words "mou naki koto nante iwanai, tachi tomatteru himawanai, hora mata arata na kyou ga hajimaru," which translates to "Don't say that you can't do it anymore, stand up and don't wait, here comes a new day." This line serves as a reminder that overcoming challenges and seeing a shared dream come to fruition requires perseverance, and the willingness to keep pushing forward no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Yume wo mita ano hi kara
Since the day we dreamt together
shounen no mama kawarazu
As boys without changing
otona ni natta ima mo,
Even now that we've grown up
soba ni kimi wo kanjite iru
I can still feel you close to me
sukoshi fuan ni natte
When I feel a little uneasy
ochikondari shita toki ni wa
When I get down
egao de itsumo “Que Sera Sera” to
You always sang 'Que Sera Sera' with a smile
utatte kureta yo ne
And you sang to me
Koko ni iru yo kikoeru kai?
Are you here? Can you hear me?
donna ni tooku hanarete shimatte mo
No matter how far apart we are
koe no kagiri, chikara no kagiri,
With all the voice and strength I have
kimi ni todoketai
I want to reach you
hikari abite kagayaku tame
To shine in the light
Hare no hi wa kimi to warai aitai
I want to laugh with you on sunny days
ame no hi wa futari katari aitai
And talk with you on rainy days
You are the only one
You are the only one
sonna sonzai hoka ni wa inai
There is nothing else like you
aserazu ni yukkuri
We take it slow without rushing
Because we share one dream
Because we share one dream
itsuka kitto sekaijuu ni
Someday, surely, all over the world
tada step by step like 1,2,3
Just step by step, like 1,2,3
Shinjirarenaku natte
When I can't believe anymore
nigedashitaku naru to hitori
And want to run away alone
kimi no chiisa na gattsupoozu wo
I gently remember your small gadgets
sotto omoidasun da
And recall them softly
Koko ni iru yo kikoeru kai?
Are you here? Can you hear me?
konna ni tooku kite shimatta keredo
Although I've come this far away
yume no tsuduki akiramezu ni
I won't give up on our dream
kimi ni todoke to negau
I hope to reach you
itsu no hi ni ka mata aeru yo
Someday we'll meet again
Kujike sou demo Again and Again
We may feel like giving up, but again and again
No pain, No gain, mirai e tsunage
No pain, no gain, let's connect to the future
namida wa itsuka niji ni kawari
Tears will one day become a rainbow
tsubomi kara ookina hana ga mebaeru
A big flower will blossom from a small bud
Mou naki koto nante iwanai
I won't say I can't do it anymore
tachi tomatteru himawanai
I'll stand up straight and not hesitate
hora, mata arata na kyou ga hajimaru
Look, a new day begins
Contributed by Evan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brina Sabrina
Yume wo mita ano hi kara
Shounen no mama kawarazu
Otona ni natta ima mo,
Soba ni kimi wo kanjite iru
Sukoshi fuan ni natte
Ochikondari shita toki ni wa
Egao de itsumo "Que Sera Sera" to
Utatte kureta yo ne
Koko ni iru yo kikoeru kai?
Donna ni tooku hanarete shimatte mo
Koe no kagiri, chikara no kagiri,
Kimi ni todoketai
Hikari abite kagayaku tame
Hare no hi wa kimi to warai aitai
Ame no hi wa futari katari aitai
You are the only one
Sonna sonzai hoka ni wa inai
Aserazu ni yukkuri
Because we share one dream
Itsuka kitto sekaijuu ni
Tada step by step like 1, 2, 3
Shinjirarenaku natte
Nigedashitaku naru to hitori
Kimi no chiisa na gattsupoozu wo
Sotto omoidasun da
Koko ni iru yo kikoeru kai?
Konna ni tooku kite shimatta keredo
Yume no tsuduki akiramezu ni
Kimi ni todoke to negau
Itsu no hi ni ka mata aeru yo
Kujike sou demo Again and Again
No pain, No gain, mirai e tsunage
Namida wa itsuka niji ni kawari
Tsubomi kara ookina hana ga mebaeru
Mou naki koto nante iwanai
Tachi tomatteru himawanai
Hora, mata arata na kyou ga hajimaru
Kikoeru kai? donna ni tooku hanarete shimatte mo
Koe no kagiri, chikara no kagiri,
Kimi ni todoketai
Kikoeru kai? konna ni tooku kite shimatta keredo
Yume no tsudzuki, akiramezu ni,
Kimi ni todoke to negau
Itsu no hi nika (itsu no hi nika) mata aeru yo
Maria Camila
2020 and I'm still here, KissMe forever <3 I really miss them together
Angelalah? Angewahh!
Amen sis amen :<
Katie Edsall Reamy
@Maria Camila yes I am my daughter and I got into them in 2015. She heard Quit Playing on someone’s playlist and was hooked She has all their cds dvds concert ones she is only missing CONTIUKISS I will dm later
Maria Camila
@Katie Edsall Reamy Yeah I know! I'm so excited, aren't you? <3 Pd: KissMes please join us to vote for U-KISS in Metkstar. If you don't know how to, just DM me in Twitter @its_mariaca
Katie Edsall Reamy
@Maria Camila they are having a Korean comeback early next year Hoon spilled the tea
Seline HatdogNase
Miss them huhu
Imane
I have no word this is bringing back so much memories. My best memories, the best group I have ever seen, they mean everything to me
Amal Kh97
Me too 😢
Juliana 🐺
Esta fue la primera canción que escuché de U-KISS 💜 Desde ese momento me enamore de ellos y, hasta la fecha lo estoy.
ડᥴꪖrꪶꫀtt iꪖꪀ
I'm so glad and i'm not gonna regret about being a fan for this talented gp since they debuted eventhough they aren't getting enough exposure from other people (which is i couldn't understand why people aren't stanning this gp😭) don't worry all your songs both korean and japanese version i still listening till now because they're so meaningful to me.. no matter wherever you're, to all my talented boys former members or new members (alexander,kibum,dongho,aj,kevin,soohyun,hoon,eli,kiseop,jun) you guys already awesome and always the best one in my heart 🥰🥰