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).
Dear My Friend
U-KISS Lyrics
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伝えておく思いがある
例えば深い霧の中、
出口をみつけられず
歩くのに疲れてしまったら
躊躇う必要なんかない
僕の腕に強く手をかけて、
掴まればいい
Whenever You Want いつだって
かけがえのない絆で (絆で)
つながっている
光射す晴れの日も
吹きすさぶ風の日も
心のどこかに忘れないで、この歌を
One day 石に躓いて、
膝を擦りむいた
今更急に恐くなって
後ろを振り向いたら
君の笑顔がそこにあって
なんだかちょっとほろ苦くて
One for the what?
Two for the what?
こうやって時は過ぎるのかな
あの日から変わらない
僕らだけの世界がある
例えば広い海の上、道標失くしたら
漕ぐ手を止め夜明けの代わりに
僕の名を叫べばいいんだ
すぐに駆けつけて、傍にいるよ
いつまででも
Wherever You Are どこへでも
Whenever You Want いつだって
かけがえのない絆で (絆で)
つながっている
光射す晴れの日も
吹きすさぶ風の日も
心のどこかに忘れないで、この歌を
あとちょっとばかり
出会った頃の友の話に浸ってたい
目指す場所も決まってないけど
そう、Until the end of life
結局これが僕らの生き方
So Please Don't forget
that's the way we are
涙はいつも共に流すんだ
again＆again
＆again＆again＆again
Wherever You Are どこへでも
Whenever You Want いつだって
かけがえのない絆で (絆で)
つながっている
光射す晴れの日も
吹きすさぶ風の日も
心のどこかに忘れないで、この歌を
時に陰に時に日向に支え合っては
また知らない世界に挑む
一人、一人じゃ
乗り越えれないことも、
きっと今 足並み揃えて
Get through it
共に生きようと決意
どこにいようと同じ空気
吸ってるみたいなもんさ No doubt
(Wow, Wow, Wow)
If you call my name,
Going get in touch
束ねた矢のように、ほら
(Wow, Wow, Wow)
I always need you
just like you need me
一人じゃないって Dear My Friend
The lyrics of U-KISS's song "Dear My Friend" convey a deep sense of friendship and support, with a poignant message about being there for each other through life's challenges. The verses speak about a powerful bond that transcends difficult times – a friend extending a helping hand in times of need, regardless of the obstacles faced. The imagery of being lost in a fog and finding support in a friend's comforting presence is evocative of the unconditional support and understanding that true friends provide.
The lyrics further emphasize the enduring nature of their friendship, with references to stumbling over obstacles symbolizing life's unexpected challenges, and the reassurance that a friend's smile can provide comfort and strength even in uncertain times. The repetition of phrases like "Wherever You Are" and "Whenever You Want" underscores the idea of constant presence and unwavering support, tying back to the theme of an unbreakable bond that connects them no matter the circumstances.
As the song progresses, it reflects on shared memories and the unspoken understanding between friends, highlighting the importance of cherishing those moments while also looking ahead towards an uncertain future. The lyrics express a sense of determination to face whatever may come, with the belief that together they can overcome any obstacles and continue to grow and evolve in their friendship.
The chorus's repetition of "Wherever You Are" serves as a reminder of the enduring connection between friends, whether in moments of joy or hardship. The lyrics affirm the idea of supporting each other through thick and thin, embodying the sentiment of standing by one another until the end. The final lines, "If you call my name, Going get in touch, I always need you just like you need me, One person is not alone, Dear My Friend," encapsulate the essence of this song - a heartfelt dedication to the cherished bond of friendship that sustains and uplifts both parties through life's journey.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Odate Kei
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
hyuny bunny
@Danzin Danzibar
U-KISS hasn't broken up & they released new songs in Japan that topped the charts
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EYES ON ME single
youtube[dot]com/watch?v=aKmCRzzWIx8
#1 on K-POP Life chart for 10/27/20
twitter[dot]com/ongaku_jouhou/status/1321300732042162176
も見えない夜に (At Night When You Can't See the Stars) single
youtube[dot]com/watch?v=F2v9592D_gw
#2 on K-POP Life chart for 10/22/20
twitter[dot]com/ongaku_jouhou/status/1319488188402987008
EYES ON ME album [includes At Night When You Can't See the Stars]
#1 on dwango chart for 10/23/20
#1 on dwango chart for the week of 10/21-27/20
#1 on dwango chart for the month of October
#1 on K-POP Life chart for the month of October
(despite having been released on 10/21 & only having 11 days of sales counted)
#1 on dwango chart for the week of 10/28 - 11/3/20
twitter[dot]com/ongaku_jouhou/status/1319850162278133760
twitter[dot]com/Keiko_Nakatsu/status/1321469690267361281
twitter[dot]com/11UKICO26/status/1322754972602179584
twitter[dot]com/miuki0817/status/1322761306579955712
twitter[dot]com/11UKICO26/status/1323853810725318656
Empress Applember
U-KISS will always be my ultimate bias group 💕
Claire Williams
Agreed- I’ve starting collecting their albums and love them🥰
kissMehyunnie19
Same with me.. Once a kissMe, always and forever be a kissMe.. 😘😘😘 let's be friends.. ㅋㅋㅋ
rororo roro
One of my favorite ukiss' japanese song! Everyone have to listen to this again!
alechasez
asopotm esta rola me hace llorar y recordad cuando estuve en el concierto de mexico con UKISS y cantaron tan hermoso, los tuve tan cercas los amo neta T_T
Kay
Still listening to UKISS's songs even it's 2021 now~
Daniela Benitez
All those images of UKISS in Colombia have just brought me to tears. Thank you for everything, I love you ❤
Zachary Hamilton
This music is so beautiful, and heard at the ending credits of One Stormy Night (The Series)
wonderland riri
I remember first listening to this song through a radio. It was a bit difficult to get internet access as I was still in a middle school. I tried to memorize the lyrics even though it's not even a familiar language. But then, years after I get to find the song. That was such a reward. Ah how time flies :")
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