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).
Forbidden Love
U-KISS Lyrics
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駆け引きでしか得れない
tiny proofに価値はない
背伸びして始まった関係だったけど
等身大でやっと想える To you
現在もキスだけが、
変わらないままで (You feel it?)
I, My, Me, Mine
その瞳の奥に嵌りこむと
抜け出せない
ただ今に溺れて、離したくない
このまま (このまま)
君を抱いて眠る
This is Forbidden Love
シンデレラのように限られた時間で
(Take your time,
Take your time!!
Please, Please!!)
愛しあわなければいけない...
未来の無い禁断の関係だったけど
もう必要なものに変わってる To me
そしてキスだけが、僕たちを繋ぐ
(You feel it?)
I, My, Me, Mine
全て懸けて描く愛のSign
その瞳の奥に嵌りこむと
抜け出せない
ただ今に溺れて離したくない
このまま (このまま)
君を抱いて眠る
This is Forbidden Love
絡まる指を解いて、
君は静かに整えるnail
ありとあらゆる乱れを直すのは
明らかにfor tomorrow
居場所を失くしたeven in my place
移ろう時の中で、
あとどれだけ愛せるのだろう
最期の日まで
叶わない願いだけど、行かないで...
Stay with me more and more
I, My, Me, Mine
全て懸けて描く愛のSign
その瞳の奥に嵌りこむと
抜け出せない
ただ今に溺れて、離したくない
このまま (このまま)
君を抱いて眠る
This is Forbidden Love
I'm begging you now
ただ今に溺れて、離したくない
このまま君を抱いて眠る
This is Forbidden Love
The lyrics of U-KISS's "Forbidden Love" depict the tumultuous emotions of a forbidden love affair. The opening lines express the singer's doubts and suspicions about the relationship, and how it can only be maintained through manipulation and gamesmanship ("駆け引きでしか得れない"). They recognize that the relationship was built on a foundation of trying too hard to impress the other person ("背伸びして始まった関係だったけど"), but eventually they come to realize the genuine feelings they have for each other ("等身大でやっと想える To you" and "もう必要なものに変わってる To me").
Despite the impossibility of a future together ("未来の無い禁断の関係だったけど"), the two lovers are unable to resist their feelings and end up getting lost in the moment ("ただ今に溺れて、離したくない"). They are fully aware of the consequences of their actions, as depicted by the allusion to Cinderella's limited time with her prince ("シンデレラのように限られた時間で"), but they cannot help but pursue their forbidden love ("Stay with me more and more").
Overall, the song captures the tension, passion, and desperation of a love that is not meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
激しく君を詰ってみたり、疑ったり
I tried to push you and doubted you intensively
駆け引きでしか得れない
tiny proofに価値はない
Anything that's achieved through mind games has no value and cannot be Proven
背伸びして始まった関係だったけど
等身大でやっと想える To you
Our relationship started with us being fake, but now I can finally be myself with you and express my feelings
現在もキスだけが、
変わらないままで (You feel it?)
Even now, the only thing unchanged and intimate between us is our kisses
I, My, Me, Mine
全て懸けて描く愛のSign
I put everything on the line to show you my love and dedication
その瞳の奥に嵌りこむと
抜け出せない
Once I fall into the depths of your eyes, it's impossible to escape my feelings
ただ今に溺れて、離したくない
このまま (このまま)
君を抱いて眠る
This is Forbidden Love
I'm drowning in my love for you and don't want to let go, I just want to hold you in my arms and sleep with you as this is Forbidden Love
シンデレラのように限られた時間で
(Take your time,
Take your time!!
Please, Please!!)
Just like Cinderella, we only have limited time together. So, please take your time and savor each moment with me
愛しあわなければいけない...
未来の無い禁断の関係だったけど
もう必要なものに変わってる To me
We must love each other... even though our relationship is forbidden and has no future, it has now become something indispensable to me
そしてキスだけが、僕たちを繋ぐ
(You feel it?)
Our kisses are the only thing that connects and bonds us together, can you feel it?
絡まる指を解いて、
君は静かに整えるnail
ありとあらゆる乱れを直すのは
明らかにfor tomorrow
As you untangle our fingers, you quietly fix your nails for tomorrow, making everything perfect and in order
居場所を失くしたeven in my place
移ろう時の中で、
あとどれだけ愛せるのだろう
最期の日まで
Even in my place where I should feel comfortable, I've lost my sense of belonging. How much longer will I be able to love you until the very end?
叶わない願いだけど、行かないで...
Stay with me more and more
Even though we know our wishes won't come true, please don't leave my side... stay with me more and more
I'm begging you now
ただ今に溺れて、離したくない
このまま君を抱いて眠る
This is Forbidden Love
I'm begging you now, I don't want to let go and I just want to hold you in my arms and sleep with you as this is Forbidden Love
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KEI ODATE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@iriswilkinson5366
English lyrics from colorcodedlyrics
Driving you into a corner, being suspicious
There’s no value in the tiny proof
You can only get through tactics like that
This relationship began with me overreaching myself
But I finally feel like I’m equal to you
Even now, it’s only our kisses that haven’t changed
(You feel it?)
I, My, Me, Mine
I draw the sign of love with everything I’ve got
When I get lost in deep inside those eyes I can’t get out of
I’m falling helplessly now, I don’t want to let go
I fall asleep with you in my arms like this
This is Forbidden Love
Like Cinderella, we have to love
(Take your time, take your time!! Please, please!!)
In a limited amount of time…
This was a forbidden relationship without a future
But it’s becoming something necessary to me
And only our kisses, connect us (You feel it?)
I, My, Me, Mine
I draw the sign of love with everything I’ve got
When I get lost in deep inside those eyes I can’t get out of
I’m falling helplessly now, I don’t want to let go
I fall asleep with you in my arms like this
This is Forbidden Love
Entwining our clasped fingers,
You quietly fix your nails
You put every sign of disarray back into place,
And it’s obviously for tomorrow
We lost a place to belong, even in my place
As time passes, how much longer can we love?
Until the last days
It’s a prayer that can’t be granted but, don’t go …
Stay with me more and more
I, My, Me, Mine
I draw the sign of love with everything I’ve got
When I get lost in deep inside those eyes I can’t get out of
I’m falling helplessly now, I don’t want to let go
I fall asleep with you in my arms like this
This is Forbidden Love
I’m begging you now
I’m falling helplessly now, I don’t want to let go
I fall asleep with you in my arms like this
This is Forbidden Love
@kdyu6813
久しぶりに聴いたけどやっぱりいい曲！！
ケビンちゃん！！かっこいい！！
声とか見た目とか本当好き♡
@karenwoo7601
U-KISS make me feel really happy 'cause they are the main reason to start my days with all energy possible
@mariavalentinalozoyalagard1545
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@Juliana-eu9gv
Si 😂
@rebeldemoongazer8
Maybe shifts eyes away
@aeipathy7685
exactly lol HAHAHAHA
@ShawolInspirit
Yes!!!
@laurensnodgrass4514
I feel called out!😂
@nr.thea_
Wow- i miss this song! All those modern songs, yet i’m still falling in love with Ukiss’ songs over and over again.
@mxndo_o
this just hits different