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).
Brave
U-KISS Lyrics
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過ぎ去って行くけれど
見失わないように
自分らしくいたい
イヤフォンから漏れる音に
邪魔されたって 笑えるくらい
たとえ不器用でも かまわないさ
少しでも進まなきゃ
真っ直ぐ進みたい
守りたいのは 過去なんかじゃなく
今を信じている...
今を信じている...
思い描いていた 未来とは違うけど
それでも笑っていたいな
僕は僕のままで
どんな混雑の中も
目と目が合えば 笑えるくらい
たとえ不確かでも かまわないさ
少しでも進まなきゃ
真っ直ぐに続いた道を
真っ直ぐ進みたい
それでも迷った時は
少しだけ思い出す
大丈夫さ やり直せばいい
今を信じている...
今を信じている...
寒いのも慣れたな
慣れるのもなんだかな
昔の事また思い出す
少しでも進まなきゃ
真っ直ぐに続いた道を
真っ直ぐ進みたい
"これから"が続くように
後悔しないように
守りたいのは 過去なんかじゃなく
今を信じている...
君を信じている
The lyrics to U-KISS's song "Brave" discuss the desire to stay true to oneself amidst the fast-paced and chaotic nature of life. The singer acknowledges that although the days may pass by quickly, they want to remain focused and not lose sight of who they are. Even if they are interrupted by the sound leaking from their earphones, they want to be able to laugh it off. They believe that it's okay to be awkward or imperfect because what really matters is making progress, even if it's just a little. They express their determination to continue on the path they have been following, straight ahead.
The lyrics also touch upon the difference between the future they had imagined and the reality they now face. Despite the deviations from their original plans, they still want to maintain a positive outlook and continue to smile. They emphasize the importance of staying true to oneself in crowded situations and finding joy in making eye contact with others. They acknowledge the uncertainty that may arise but believe that even a little progress is significant. When they find themselves lost, they remind themselves that it's okay, and they can start over. They express their trust and belief in the present moment.
The final part of the lyrics reflects on the singer's familiarity with the cold and the nostalgia that arises, reminding them of the past. They reiterate their desire to continue on the straight path they have been following. They want to ensure that the future continues and that they avoid any regrets. Ultimately, they express their belief and trust in themselves and also in the person they are addressing.
Line by Line Meaning
めまぐるしい日々は 過ぎ去って行くけれど
Although the chaotic days pass by
見失わないように 自分らしくいたい
I want to stay true to myself and not lose sight
イヤフォンから漏れる音に 邪魔されたって 笑えるくらい
Even if I'm disturbed by the sound leaking from my earphones, I can still laugh
たとえ不器用でも かまわないさ
Even if I'm clumsy, it doesn't matter
少しでも進まなきゃ 真っ直ぐに続いた道を 真っ直ぐ進みたい
I want to keep moving forward, following the straight path
守りたいのは 過去なんかじゃなく 今を信じている...
I believe in the present, not in protecting the past...
思い描いていた 未来とは違うけど それでも笑っていたいな
Even if the future is different from what I imagined, I still want to smile
僕は僕のままで どんな混雑の中も 目と目が合えば 笑えるくらい
I want to be myself, even in the midst of chaos, and if our eyes meet, we can still laugh
たとえ不確かでも かまわないさ
Even if it's uncertain, it doesn't matter
少しでも進まなきゃ 真っ直ぐに続いた道を 真っ直ぐ進みたい
I want to keep moving forward, following the straight path
それでも迷った時は 少しだけ思い出す 大丈夫さ やり直せばいい
But when I'm lost, I just need to remember that it's okay, I can start over
寒いのも慣れたな 慣れるのもなんだかな
I've gotten used to the cold, but getting used to it doesn't feel right
昔の事また思い出す
I remember things from the past
少しでも進まなきゃ 真っ直ぐに続いた道を 真っ直ぐ進みたい
I want to keep moving forward, following the straight path
"これから"が続くように 後悔しないように
So that the "future" continues, and I won't have any regrets
守りたいのは 過去なんかじゃなく 今を信じている...
I believe in the present, not in protecting the past...
君を信じている
I believe in you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kawai Eiji
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