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).
It's Time
U-KISS Lyrics
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I can't wait till your asleep
In your coffin bed that I wish was mine
I see you there lying so comfortably
I can't read your mind
Not that anything's inside
You hurt me so
Don't wait up all night
I feel left out every time I speak
Because you don't listen to a word ill say
You don't care at all
I opened up my door
You're walking out
Don't even bother to look at me
All the things that I do
The things that I care about
You just pushed them aside and never looked
Never looked once at all
It really doesn't mean anything at all?
Come on let me in
I feel as I'm being pushed back every time I speak
Just a few kind words
Just a few
Kind words
To me
Not that anything's inside
You hurt me so
Don't wait up all night
You dare to say I love you
But you never showed it
You never showed it
Now I'm left wondering why
It really doesn't mean anything at all
Come on let me In
I feel as I'm being pushed back every time I speak
Just a few kind words
Just a few kind words to me
To me
I'm sorry for the awful things that I've said
I'm sorry for making you cry
You made me cry
I wish I could hear those words from you
I'm sorry
Plead for forgiveness
The lyrics of U-KISS's song "It's Time" convey a sense of longing, betrayal, and frustration in a relationship that is lacking understanding and genuine affection. The opening lines express an intense desire to be asleep, perhaps as a means of escaping the emotional pain that is being experienced. The following line, "In your coffin bed that I wish was mine," suggests a metaphorical desire for death or the end of the relationship as a way to find solace.
The singer is depicted as observing their partner lying in bed, seemingly at peace, while feeling unable to comprehend their thoughts or emotions. This lack of communication and empathy is further highlighted in the lines, "Because you don't listen to a word I'll say, You don't care at all." It depicts a one-sided dynamic where the singer feels ignored and invalidated.
The chorus expresses the singer's yearning for acceptance and validation, pleading for their partner to acknowledge their feelings and desires. There is a sense of frustration and being pushed aside whenever they try to express themselves. The line, "You dare to say I love you, But you never showed it," signifies the discrepancy between words and actions in the relationship, leaving the singer feeling confused and hurt.
Towards the end of the song, the singer expresses remorse and apologizes for their own hurtful actions, acknowledging the pain they have caused their partner. They express a longing to hear those words of apology and plea for forgiveness from their partner, hoping for a resolution and understanding.
In summary, "It's Time" portrays the complex emotions of longing, betrayal, and frustration within a relationship where there is a lack of communication, empathy, and genuine affection.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't wait till I'm asleep
I eagerly anticipate the moment when I can escape reality and find solace in sleep.
I can't wait till your asleep
I long for the moment when you are peacefully asleep, unaware of the pain I feel.
In your coffin bed that I wish was mine
I envy the tranquility of your sleep, wishing I could escape my own troubles.
I see you there lying so comfortably
I observe you, appearing relaxed and content, while I struggle with my emotions.
I can't read your mind
I am unable to comprehend your thoughts and feelings.
Not that anything's inside
There seems to be no depth or substance to your actions or emotions.
You hurt me so
Your actions have caused me immense pain and suffering.
Don't wait up all night
Please do not endure sleepless nights on my account.
Come on let me in
Allow me to be a part of your life and share my thoughts and emotions with you.
I feel left out every time I speak
I constantly experience a sense of exclusion and neglect when I express myself.
Because you don't listen to a word ill say
You disregard and ignore everything I say, failing to truly hear me.
You don't care at all
It is evident that you lack any genuine concern or regard for me.
I opened up my door
I allowed you into my life and shared my vulnerability with you.
You're walking out
You are abandoning me and leaving without looking back.
Don't even bother to look at me
You don't even make the effort to acknowledge or acknowledge my presence.
All the things that I do
All my efforts and actions.
The things that I care about
The matters and concerns that hold importance to me.
You just pushed them aside and never looked
You disregarded and ignored them completely, without even a single glance.
Never looked once at all
You have never shown any interest or concern towards them.
It really doesn't mean anything at all?
Do these things hold no significance or importance to you whatsoever?
I feel as I'm being pushed back every time I speak
I experience a constant sense of being dismissed and rejected whenever I voice my thoughts.
Just a few kind words
All I seek are a handful of caring and compassionate words.
To me
Directed towards me, expressing genuine empathy and understanding.
You dare to say I love you
You have the audacity to utter the words 'I love you'.
But you never showed it
However, your actions have never demonstrated or proven your love.
Now I'm left wondering why
I am now filled with confusion and uncertainty, questioning the reasons behind your actions.
I'm sorry for the awful things that I've said
I deeply regret the hurtful and negative words that I have spoken.
I'm sorry for making you cry
I apologize for causing you sadness and tears.
You made me cry
Your actions and indifference have resulted in my own emotional suffering.
I wish I could hear those words from you
I yearn to hear genuine words of remorse and apology from you.
Plead for forgiveness
I humbly request and beg for your forgiveness for the pain I have caused and the mistakes I have made.
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Written by: Emil Buzimkic
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