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).
My Reason
U-KISS Lyrics
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너무 아름다웠죠
그대에게 푹 빠져버렸죠
처음 느꼈죠 사랑이란 걸
자꾸 설레이는 걸
이런 내 맘 나도
어쩔 수 없는 걸
내가 더 다가갈게요
나를 더 느낄 수 있게
꽉 안아줄게요
Only one
널 지켜줄
Only one
널 아껴줄 한 사람
널 사랑해 줄
그 사람은 나라는 걸
Only you
날 있게 한
Only you
내 맘을 모두 훔쳐가버린
My All You are the reason
for me baby yeah
그대를 보는 내 맘
두근두근 뛰죠
보고 또 봐도
자꾸만 보고 싶은 걸
그대의 앞에서 나는
pretty sweety girl
그대만이 내가 사는
이유인 걸요
조금 더 용기낼께요
나를 믿어봐요
그댈 더 가질 수 있게
날 잡아줄래요
Only one
널 지켜줄
Only one
널 아껴줄 한 사람
널 사랑해 줄
그 사람은 나라는 걸
Only you
날 있게 한
Only you
내 맘을 모두 훔쳐가버린
My All You are the reason
for me baby yeah
혹시 그대에게
무슨 일이 있다면
내게 말해줄래요
내게 기대줄래요
Only one
널 웃게 할
Only one
널 행복하게 할 사람
너만 바라볼
그 사람은 나라는 걸
Promise you 영원토록
I love you 내 모든 걸
다 가져가버린
My love You are the reason
for me baby yeah
그대만이 나의 이유죠
The lyrics of U-KISS's song "My Reason" express the feeling of falling in love at first sight and being completely captivated by someone's beauty. The singer confesses that they have fallen deeply for this person and can't help but feel the overwhelming emotions of love and excitement. They acknowledge that this is their first experience of love and they are unable to control their feelings. The singer promises to get closer to this person and make them feel their presence. They declare that they will protect and cherish this person as the only one in their life, and express their love and dedication. The chorus emphasizes that this person is the reason for the singer's existence, and their heart beats faster whenever they see them. The singer describes themselves as a "pretty sweet girl" in front of this person and declares that they are the only reason they live. They promise to gather courage and ask this person to believe in them and hold on to them. The bridge of the song reflects the singer's desire to be someone this person can lean on and trust, as well as their commitment to make them laugh and be happy. Lastly, the song concludes by stating that this person is the singer's reason for everything, and they will love them forever.
Line by Line Meaning
처음 본 순간 반해버렸죠
I fell in love at first sight
너무 아름다웠죠
You were so beautiful
그대에게 푹 빠져버렸죠
I fell deeply for you
처음 느꼈죠 사랑이란 걸
I felt love for the first time
자꾸 설레이는 걸
My heart keeps fluttering
이런 내 맘 나도 어쩔 수 없는 걸
I can't help this feeling in my heart
내가 더 다가갈게요
I will come closer to you
그대로 있어요
Stay just like that
나를 더 느낄 수 있게
So I can feel you more
꽉 안아줄게요
I will hold you tight
Only one
You're the only one
널 지켜줄
I will protect you
Only one
You're the only one
널 아껴줄 한 사람
I will cherish you
널 사랑해 줄
I will love you
그 사람은 나라는 걸
That person is me
Only you
Only you
날 있게 한
You made me who I am
Only you
Only you
내 맘을 모두 훔쳐가버린
You stole my heart
My All You are the reason for me baby yeah
You are my everything, you're the reason for me
그대를 보는 내 맘 두근두근 뛰죠
My heart beats fast when I see you
보고 또 봐도 자꾸만 보고 싶은 걸
Even when I see you, I want to see you more
그대의 앞에서 나는 pretty sweety girl
In front of you, I become a pretty sweety girl
그대만이 내가 사는 이유인 걸요
You're the reason I live for
조금 더 용기낼께요
I will gather a little more courage
나를 믿어봐요
Believe in me
그댈 더 가질 수 있게
So I can have you more
날 잡아줄래요
Will you hold onto me?
Only one
You're the only one
널 지켜줄
I will protect you
Only one
You're the only one
널 아껴줄 한 사람
I will cherish you
널 사랑해 줄
I will love you
그 사람은 나라는 걸
That person is me
Only you
Only you
날 있게 한
You made me who I am
Only you
Only you
내 맘을 모두 훔쳐가버린
You stole my heart
My All You are the reason for me baby yeah
You are my everything, you're the reason for me
혹시 그대에게 무슨 일이 있다면
If something happens to you
내게 말해줄래요
Will you tell me?
내게 기대줄래요
Will you lean on me?
Only one
You're the only one
널 웃게 할
I will make you laugh
Only one
You're the only one
널 행복하게 할 사람
I will make you happy
너만 바라볼 그 사람은 나라는 걸
That person who only looks at you is me
Promise you 영원토록
Promise you forever
I love you 내 모든 걸
I love you with all my heart
다 가져가버린
You took everything
My love You are the reason for me baby yeah
My love, you are the reason for me
그대만이 나의 이유죠
You're the only reason for me
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