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).
Bang Bang Bang
U-KISS Lyrics
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I wanna rock I wanna rock
Bang bang bang Bang bang bang
I wanna rock
chumeul chugo Bang bang bang bang bang
I wanna rock
oneuleun neomuna gibbeun mam joa
amugeona joeun rideume aeineun pilyoeobtgo eoseolpeojyeodo
nahante gwahan neon gateumyeon dweji
sesang nwabeorigo michindeushi rideumtago
chogeumsshik bbajyeodeuneun i sungan neomu jeulgeowo
mianhae neomu jalnajineun anattjiman neon neomu joa
i neuggimeun neomanye neuggimilgga
Bang bang bang Bang bang bang
I wanna rock I wanna rock
Bang bang bang Bang bang bang
I wanna rock
chumeul chugo Bang bang bang bang bang
I wanna rock
I wanna rock
Bang bang bang Bang bang bang
I wanna rock
na ireoke joeunde I wanna yeah I wanna rock
I wanna rock
Bang bang bang Bang bang bang
I wanna rock
Hey ya Hey ya Hey ya
naneun geudaemaneul wonhae baby
I wanna rock
Bang bang bang Bang bang bang
I wanna rock
ireoke nan jeulgeoungeol wonhae Bang bang bang bang
idaero achimggaji nolgoman shipo momddung iga gojangnal ddaeggaji
nae meoriwa nae shimjangi sansanjogagi nadorok Let's go
gasum dugeundaego wasseumyeon teongteong biugo
geudaewa hamkke ittneun i sunkam neomu jeulgeowo
mianhae neomu jalnaganeun nom aniyeodo
nan neomu joa i neuggimeul geudaedo neugginayo
Bang bang bang Bang bang bang
I wanna rock I wanna rock
Bang bang bang Bang bang bang
I wanna rock
chumeul chugo Bang bang bang bang bang
I wanna rock
I wanna rock
Bang bang bang Bang bang bang
I wanna rock
na ireoke joeunde I wanna yeah I wanna rock
I wanna rock
Bang bang bang Bang bang bang
I wanna rock
Hey ya Hey ya Hey ya
naneun geudaemaneul wonhae baby
I wanna rock
Bang bang bang Bang bang bang
I wanna rock
ireoke nan jeulgeoungeol wonhae Bang bang bang bang
sori jireugo jeongshin nagan nomcheoreom chumeul chuneun
naega eodiga hana naga boyodo
dashineun sarang anhae neoreul tteona bonaelgeoya baby
But I wanna girl oh~~~
Singing dot!
I gotta fire Every move
I wanna rock
jigeumbucheo nolrae pyeonjin nae mame buchyeo
yeori bbeochyeo da itgoshipeo
Back it Back it wanna wanna rock rock Boom Boom
maennal maennal geuriun Bad bad girl
Bad bad girl neomuna miwoseo
Bad bad girl ddeonado an jabo
Bad bad girl ddeonado an jabo
Bang bang bang Bang bang bang
I wanna rock I wanna rock
Bang bang bang Bang bang bang
I wanna rock
chumeul chugo Bang bang bang bang bang
I wanna rock
I wanna rock
Bang bang bang Bang bang bang
I wanna rock
na ireoke joeunde I wanna yeah I wanna rock
I wanna rock
Bang bang bang Bang bang bang
I wanna rock
Hey ya Hey ya Hey ya
naneun geudaemaneul wonhae baby
I wanna rock
Bang bang bang Bang bang bang
I wanna rock
ireoke nan jeulgeoungeol wonahe Bang bang bang bang
The chorus of U-KISS's song "Bang Bang Bang" expresses a desire to rock out and have a good time. The lyrics emphasize wanting to dance and feel the music within oneself. The song creates an upbeat and energetic mood that is infectious and compelling. The repeated phrase "Bang bang bang" adds to the sense of excitement and urgency in the music, urging the listener to join in and let loose.
In the verses, the lyrics explore the themes of wanting to live in the moment and do something enjoyable. The singer expresses a desire to experience the thrill of riding on something exciting, even if it's just a roller coaster. The song suggests that life is short and that it's important to seize every moment and enjoy the ride. The lyrics create an atmosphere of spontaneity and abandon that is both liberating and exhilarating.
Line by Line Meaning
Bang bang bang Bang bang bang
The singer wants to make a loud noise by singing and wants everyone to hear it.
I wanna rock I wanna rock
The singer wants to perform a rock song.
chumeul chugo Bang bang bang bang bang
The singer wants to dance while singing loud.
oneuleun neomuna gibbeun mam joa
The singer is feeling great today.
nae soge ssakda eoduminde nugurado gachi hanbeon nolgo shipeo
The singer wants to enjoy his time doing anything and wants to live his life fully.
amugeona joeun rideume aeineun pilyoeobtgo eoseolpeojyeodo
The singer wants to experience good music despite life's hardships and struggles.
nahante gwahan neon gateumyeon dweji
The singer is daring someone else to try to be better than him.
sesang nwabeorigo michindeushi rideumtago
The singer wants to enjoy the music without worrying about the problems of the world.
chogeumsshik bbajyeodeuneun i sungan neomu jeulgeowo
The singer is having a great time despite the occasional small problems.
mianhae neomu jalnajineun anattjiman neon neomu joa
The singer feels sorry for himself for not being perfect, but still thinks highly of himself.
i neuggimeun neomanye neuggimilgga
The feelings expressed in the song are the singer's own and he wants others to feel the same.
I wanna yeah I wanna rock
The singer really wants to perform and get the audience excited.
Hey ya Hey ya Hey ya
The singer is trying to get everyone's attention before starting the song.
naneun geudaemaneul wonhae baby
The singer wants the audience to enjoy his performance.
idaero achimggaji nolgoman shipo momddung iga gojangnal ddaeggaji
The singer wants to stay up late into the morning, even if it makes him tired and grumpy.
nae meoriwa nae shimjangi sansanjogagi nadorok Let's go
The singer feels excited and pumped up for the song.
gasum dugeundaego wasseumyeon teongteong biugo
The singer's heart is pounding heavily and quickly, similar to a drumbeat.
geudaewa hamkke ittneun i sunkam neomu jeulgeowo
The singer is having a great time enjoying the music with someone else.
mianhae neomu jalnaganeun nom aniyeodo
The singer feels sorry for someone else who may not feel as good as he does.
nan neomu joa i neuggimeul geudaedo neugginayo
The singer thinks highly of the song and hopes it becomes popular.
naneun geudaemaneul wonhae baby
The singer wants the audience to enjoy his performance.
sori jireugo jeongshin nagan nomcheoreom chumeul chuneun
The singer is dancing enthusiastically and passionately to the beat of the music.
naega eodiga hana naga boyodo
The singer thinks he is the best and can stand alone against any competition.
dashineun sarang anhae neoreul tteona bonaelgeoya baby
The singer is saying goodbye to his lover and will try to forget his feelings of love.
Singing dot!
The singer is ready to start singing.
I gotta fire Every move
The singer is full of energy and enthusiasm for the performance.
jigeumbucheo nolrae pyeonjin nae mame buchyeo
The singer's heart is beating faster as the song progresses.
Back it Back it wanna wanna rock rock Boom Boom
The singer wants to energize the crowd and get them moving.
maennal maennal geuriun Bad bad girl
The singer is singing about a bad girl who he can't resist.
Bad bad girl neomuna miwoseo
The singer is attracted to the bad girl because of her charm.
Bad bad girl ddeonado an jabo
The singer knows he can't have the bad girl, no matter how much he wants her.
ireoke nan jeulgeoungeol wonhae Bang bang bang bang
The singer wants to keep singing and performing rock songs that everyone enjoys.
Contributed by Sophia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.