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).
If
U-KISS Lyrics
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誰よりはやく
恋に落ちてたら Yeah
誰の心も
傷つけもせず
愛し合えたのかな Oh Yeah
(All I want is you)
失くせない想いは
残酷なんだね
たとえ 許されなくて
罪の棘にさらされても
ふたりがはじまる場所へ
ただ、ふたりだけの場所へ
僕らが信じる 愛へ急ごう
たとえ すべて 捨てたとしても
Can you take me higher
Can you take me higher
その愛に はぐれる君を
Love will take you higher
Love will take you higher
永遠の愛の誓いで 守るから
もしも、願いが
叶わぬ夜は
空を見上げてみよう Oh Yeah
暗闇のなか
埋もれる星も
光を放つから Oh Yeah
そう、君と...
もう、僕は...
月さえも眠る夜に
戻れない愛を抱きしめた
いつか愛したひとに
ただ消えない傷を刻み
運命の波をさらう
愛の欠片 握りしめて
Can you take me higher
Can you take me higher
この愛を 離さずにいよう
Love will take you higher
Love will take you higher
与えあうぬくもりが罪を
溶かすまで
Only you can take me higher
Can you take me higher
その愛に はぐれる君を
Love will take you higher
Love will take you higher
変わらない微笑みでずっと
守るから
The lyrics of U-KISS's song "If" express the deep emotions and struggles of a couple who are deeply in love but face obstacles in their relationship. The song starts with the idea of what would have happened if the two of them had fallen in love faster than anyone else, without hurting anyone's feelings. The singer wonders if they could have loved each other without causing any harm. The repeated refrain of "All I want is you" and "I can't live without you" portrays the intensity of their feelings for each other.
As the lyrics progress, the singer reflects on the bittersweet nature of their unbreakable love. They mention that even if they are not forgiven and have to face the thorns of their sins, they will strive to reach a place where they can start anew, a place that is reserved only for the two of them, where their belief in their love will guide them. The idea of sacrificing everything for love is also present as they ask, "Can you take me higher?" The singer is willing to give up everything as long as they can be together in their love's embrace.
The chorus emphasizes the power of love to uplift and protect. The singer promises to hold on to the love that keeps them connected, ensuring that it takes them to greater heights. The imagery of looking up at the sky on nights when wishes don't come true and finding light even in the darkness conveys a sense of hope and determination to overcome any challenges that come their way.
The bridge section delves deeper into the struggles faced by the couple. It speaks of holding on to love even when faced with unattainable dreams and irreversible mistakes. The reference to embracing a love that cannot return, and the idea of marking wounds that refuse to fade, symbolizes the pain and sacrifices made in the name of love. The singer vows to hold onto their love without letting go, as they navigate the trials and tribulations of their journey together.
In the final section of the song, the singer reiterates the theme of love's ability to transcend obstacles and bring comfort. The lines "Only you can take me higher" and "Love will take you higher" emphasize the transformative power of love to heal wounds and dissolve sins. The promise to protect with an unchanging smile and unwavering warmth signifies the resilience and commitment to maintaining their love despite the challenges they face. The song concludes with a sense of steadfastness and devotion to each other, as they vow to hold on to their love with unwavering determination.
Line by Line Meaning
もしも、ふたりが
In the situation where the two of us
誰よりはやく
Faster than anyone else
恋に落ちてたら Yeah
Fell in love, yeah
誰の心も
No matter whose heart
傷つけもせず
Without hurting
愛し合えたのかな Oh Yeah
Could we have loved each other, oh yeah
(All I want is you)
(All I want is you)
失くせない想いは
The feelings that can't be lost
(I can't live without you)
(I can't live without you)
残酷なんだね
It's cruel, isn't it
たとえ 許されなくて
Even if it's unforgivable
罪の棘にさらされても
Even if exposed to the thorns of sin
ふたりがはじまる場所へ
To the place where we begin
ただ、ふたりだけの場所へ
Just to the place for the two of us
僕らが信じる 愛へ急ごう
Let's hurry towards the love we believe in
たとえ すべて 捨てたとしても
Even if we have to abandon everything
Can you take me higher
Can you take me higher
その愛に はぐれる君を
You who stray from that love
Love will take you higher
Love will take you higher
永遠の愛の誓いで 守るから
Because I'll protect you with a vow of eternal love
もしも、願いが
If the wish
叶わぬ夜は
In the night where wishes don't come true
空を見上げてみよう Oh Yeah
Let's look up at the sky, oh yeah
暗闇のなか
In the darkness
埋もれる星も
Even the buried stars
光を放つから Oh Yeah
Will emit light, oh yeah
そう、君と...
Yes, with you...
もう、僕は...
I'm already...
月さえも眠る夜に
In a night where even the moon sleeps
戻れない愛を抱きしめた
I embraced an irreversible love
いつか愛したひとに
To the person I once loved
ただ消えない傷を刻み
Just carving an indelible wound
運命の波をさらう
Riding the waves of destiny
愛の欠片 握りしめて
Grasping onto fragments of love
この愛を 離さずにいよう
Let's not let go of this love
与えあうぬくもりが罪を
The warmth we give each other melts sin
溶かすまで
Until it melts
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sawaguchi Chie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kevin
I've had this idea in my head all day, I'm happy to see someone did it 🥺
BreezyBear
They did it like 10 years ago
『Qωņ』 Mrs. Irene
Really??
Tara Tara
I like this much more than the original Britney song. It's like this instrumental was meant for it.
Maria IsabelG
The immaculate wlw energy this radiates is just-👌👌 💄 👁️💋👁️ 👩❤️💋👩 chef's kiss
Charlie A
Listening to this song instantly makes you wlw
Samaki
LMAO AGREED
LucyDoodles
Can confirm
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Literally one if the best mashups ever!!! Tyyy♡♡♡
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This is fire 🔥💯