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).
Before Yesterday
U-KISS Lyrics
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More than a present
Oh… (Yeah came too far)
Oh… (You know)
Yeah… (Love you, girl)
Love you (love you, love you)
Love you (love you, love you)
But dashi doedolrigien
Neomu meolri wasseo
Meolri wasseo
Love you (love you, love you)
Love you (love you, love you)
Dashi doedolrigien
Neomu meolri wasseo
Yeah girl
Yeah… (You know I love you)
Oh… (But now)
Yeah… (It's too late to turn a back)
The song "Before Yesterday" by U-KISS is a story of regret and the aftermath of a broken relationship. The opening lines, "More than a present, oh... Yeah came too far, Oh... You know, Yeah... Love you, girl" sets the tone of the song being reflective and heartbroken. The repetition of the lyrics "Love you (love you, love you)" drives home the feeling of longing for the person who is no longer present in their life.
The lyrics "But dashi doedolrigien, neomu meolri wasseo" translate to "But I'm too late again, you are too far away" expresses the regret and frustration of the singer who wants to go back and fix things, but it's too late. The singer seems to be acknowledging that they made a mistake and didn't appreciate the relationship until it was gone. The lines "Yeah girl, Yeah… (You know I love you) Oh… (But now) Yeah… (It's too late to turn a back)" express the realization that they can no longer turn back and that the love that was once present is now gone.
Line by Line Meaning
More than a present
My feelings for you are more valuable than any gift I could give
Oh… (Yeah came too far)
I've gone too far in my love for you to turn back now
Oh… (You know)
You already know how I feel about you
Yeah… (Love you, girl)
I love you so much, my dear
Love you (love you, love you)
I can't say it enough, I love you
But dashi doedolrigien
But I regret things that I did before
Neomu meolri wasseo
And I realize I'm too far away from you
Meolri wasseo
I'm too far away from you
Yeah girl
Hey, my girl
Yeah… (You know I love you)
You already know how deeply I love you
Oh… (But now)
But sadly, now
Yeah… (It's too late to turn a back)
It's too late to undo what has been done
Contributed by David Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.