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).
Neverland
U-KISS Lyrics
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Bobobo boyeo julge hwansang gateun donghwasok (Come here girl)
Maeil maeil modu oneul gateun naeil
Money Love Fashion Fame(Fame) and all that's in between
Jamdeulji anhaneun bam, i bami saedorok
Tell the DJ turn it up up up and da, da, dance a little more
Deo manheun bam, sumanhen bam i jinado
(Oh neo) neomani hamkke kajullae (meolji anheun fantasy)
Sang sang i gadeukhan i sesange
Kkeuteun eobseo Never end yeogin Neverland
Come on, come on, jujeomalgo soneul jababwa
Bildeong supeul ddurhgo haneul sairo nan nalha Fly (Fly)
Modeun geon midneun mankeum hyeonsilhiyabwa
Ni bal miteuro heuteojineun sueok gaewi stars
Jamdeulji anhaneun bam, i bami saedorok
Tell the DJ turn it up up up and da, da, dance a little more
Deo manheun bam, sumanhen bam i jinado
Geudaen eonjeggaji sonyeoil girl and we stay forever young
(Oh neo) neomani hamkke kajullae (meolji anheun fantasy)
Sang sang i gadeukhan i sesange
Kkeuteun eobseo Never end yeogin Neverland
Cheoeum nunddeumyeon mideul su eobdae, gwaenchana na yeope isseulge
Geu nugudo jansori hal irhi eobdae, yeah geunyang da nae meotdaero hae
You, me, and the DJ dancing till the break of dawn
No, no never gonna stop now Turn it up, let's party on
Neoman i hamkke gajullae (meolji anheun fantasy)
Sangsang i gadeukhan i sesange
kkeuteun obseo never end yeogin neverland
kkeuteun obseo never end yeogin neverland
The opening lines of U-KISS's song "Neverland" introduce us to a world of promises and dreams. The lyrics ask the listener to come and see the dream world where anything is possible. The song's chorus emphasizes the idea of a world without endings or limits, a place where the party never has to stop. The upbeat, pop-infused melody certainly creates energy and enthusiasm for the imagery of an endless good time.
As the lyrics continue, the song's narrator describes a world where money, love, fashion, and fame are all easily attainable. The repeated phrase "jamdeulji anhaneun bam" ("a night where we won't get tired") signals the idea that partying all night is only the beginning of the fun that could be had in this dream world. The song's bridge features a rap verse that maintains the party theme while adding an invitation to dance till dawn with the singer and the DJ.
The lyrics of "Neverland" invite the listener into a world of wonder and infinite possibilities. The song's emphasis on dancing and not getting tired amplifies its message of joy and excitement, creating the idealized image of a world where you truly can be forever young.
Line by Line Meaning
Ddaddadda ddara omyeon algedwae, yaksok
Come here girl, I'll show you a dream-like wonderland and make a promise
Bobobo boyeo julge hwansang gateun donghwasok
I'll present to you a fairytale-like dance performance
Maeil maeil modu oneul gateun naeil
Every day is like today and tomorrow
Money Love Fashion Fame(Fame) and all that's in between
Everything from money to love, fashion and fame, they are all of equal importance
Jamdeulji anhaneun bam, i bami saedorok
Don't let this night be boring, let's fill it up
Tell the DJ turn it up up up and da, da, dance a little more
Ask the DJ to increase the music and let's dance a bit more
Deo manheun bam, sumanhen bam i jinado
Even after many more nights, we won't get enough
Ureon ajik kkaji cheolbuji boy and we stay forever young
Don't worry, we'll still be immature and forever young
(Oh neo) neomani hamkke kajullae (meolji anheun fantasy)
Oh you, come join me in this limitless fantasy
Sang sang i gadeukhan i sesange
In this world full of imagination
Kkeuteun eobseo Never end yeogin Neverland
There is no end, this is Neverland
Come on, come on, jujeomalgo soneul jababwa
Come on, don't hesitate, grab my hand
Bildeong supeul ddurhgo haneul sairo nan nalha Fly (Fly)
We'll fly high in the sky, leaving the buildings behind
Modeun geon midneun mankeum hyeonsilhiyabwa
Let's believe in everything as if it's real
Ni bal miteuro heuteojineun sueok gaewi stars
The gold dust stars falling with your every step
Geudaen eonjeggaji sonyeoil girl and we stay forever young
You'll always be a girl, and we'll always be forever young
Cheoeum nunddeumyeon mideul su eobdae, gwaenchana na yeope isseulge
If you can't believe it at first sight, it's okay, I'll be by your side
Geu nugudo jansori hal irhi eobdae, yeah geunyang da nae meotdaero hae
No one else can make a sound, yeah, just do everything as I do
You, me, and the DJ dancing till the break of dawn
You, me and the DJ will dance until the sun rises
No, no never gonna stop now Turn it up, let's party on
No, no, we're not stopping now, let's crank up the music and continue the party
Neoman i hamkke gajullae (meolji anheun fantasy)
Only with you, come along in this limitless fantasy
Sangsang i gadeukhan i sesange
In this world full of imagination
kkeuteun obseo never end yeogin neverland
There is no end, this is Neverland
Contributed by Ella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sovereignboss1841
Idk how I came here. I am new to kpop
But man I loved this the instance I heard it. Can you tell me about this groups history? Are the making comeback or is it disbanded? I think I'll love them.
I am destined to love underated groups :)
Imagine me a new kpop fan who joined in late 2020. But the group I Stan is B.A.P.
Hahaha I am the most unique kpop newbie. I love the old generation more.
Something about them is special.
All these new groups I see are fighting who gets more views and stuff :(
@hyunybunny
Soohyun is still in U-KISS after finishing his military service in September 2019, and U-KISS members have been consistently topping music charts with their releases ever since then 😊
K-POP Life monthly albums/singles chart
DEC 2019: #1 Soohyun (from U-KISS) – Glory
JAN 2020: #1 Jun (from U-KISS) – 22
FEB 2020: #1 Soohyun (from U-KISS) – Start Again
JULY 2020: #1 U-KISS – Flowers Blooming in the Night Sky
AUG 2020: #4 U-KISS – Flowers Blooming in the Night Sky
OCT 2020: #1 U-KISS – EYES ON ME
NOV 2020: #2 U-KISS – EYES ON ME
DEC 2020: #1 U-KISS – 9th Anniversary
JAN 2021: #1 SOOHYUN&HOON (from U-KISS) -- I Wish
FEB 2021: #1 SOOHYUN&HOON (from U-KISS) -- I Wish
SEP 2021: #1 U-KISS -- Be good
OCT 2021: #1 U-KISS -- Be good
DEC 2021: #98 Soohyun (from U-KISS) – Glory [released 2 years earlier]
K-POP Life annual albums chart
2020: #1 U-KISS – EYES ON ME
#2 Soohyun (from U-KISS) – Start Again
2021: #1 U-KISS -- Be good
#2 SOOHYUN&HOON (from U-KISS) -- I Wish
Soohyun (from U-KISS) – Start Again
#8 on Oricon daily singles chart for 3/10/20
#18 on Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales chart for 3/23/20
SOOHYUN&HOON (from U-KISS) / 「I Wish」 (Japanese Version)
#10 on Oricon daily singles chart for 2/23/21
SOOHYUN&HOON (from U-KISS) / 「I Wish」 (Korean Version)
#16 on VIBE real-time chart for 2/5/21
#18 on M COUNTDOWN chart for week of 2/8-14/21
[chart sources available in tweets by ImaneImaneI]
Soompi article posted on Jan 24, 2022
"U-KISS members Soohyun, Kiseop and Hoon have signed an exclusive contact with a new agency! … Soohyun, Kiseop, and Hoon will now continue group activities with U-KISS through Tango Music."
@hyunybunny
Soohyun is still in the group, after finishing his military service in September 2019, and U-KISS members have been consistently topping music charts with their releases ever since then 😊
K-POP Life monthly albums/singles chart
DEC 2019: #1 Soohyun (from U-KISS) – Glory
JAN 2020: #1 Jun (from U-KISS) – 22
FEB 2020: #1 Soohyun (from U-KISS) – Start Again
JULY 2020: #1 U-KISS – Flowers Blooming in the Night Sky
AUG 2020: #4 U-KISS – Flowers Blooming in the Night Sky
OCT 2020: #1 U-KISS – EYES ON ME
NOV 2020: #2 U-KISS – EYES ON ME
DEC 2020: #1 U-KISS – 9th Anniversary
JAN 2021: #1 SOOHYUN&HOON (from U-KISS) -- I Wish
FEB 2021: #1 SOOHYUN&HOON (from U-KISS) -- I Wish
SEP 2021: #1 U-KISS -- Be good
OCT 2021: #1 U-KISS -- Be good
DEC 2021: #98 Soohyun (from U-KISS) – Glory [released 2 years earlier]
K-POP Life annual albums chart
2020: #1 U-KISS – EYES ON ME
#2 Soohyun (from U-KISS) – Start Again
2021: #1 U-KISS -- Be good
#2 SOOHYUN&HOON (from U-KISS) -- I Wish
Soohyun (from U-KISS) – Start Again
#8 on Oricon daily singles chart for 3/10/20
#18 on Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales chart for 3/23/20
SOOHYUN&HOON (from U-KISS) / 「I Wish」 (Japanese Version)
#10 on Oricon daily singles chart for 2/23/21
SOOHYUN&HOON (from U-KISS) / 「I Wish」 (Korean Version)
#16 on VIBE real-time chart for 2/5/21
#18 on M COUNTDOWN chart for week of 2/8-14/21
[chart sources available in tweets by ImaneImaneI]
Soompi article posted on Jan 24, 2022
"U-KISS members Soohyun, Kiseop and Hoon have signed an exclusive contact with a new agency! … Soohyun, Kiseop, and Hoon will now continue group activities with U-KISS through Tango Music."
@Meggymiyeko
this era of kpop was the best. ukiss, shinee, suju, bigbang, infinite, beast, 4minute, sistar, snsd, wonder girls. this is where it all was at. 2nd gen will remain superior.
@lailanajwa-yn4ek
Omg this groupssssss. I fckin miss them muchhhh. This era is gold 😢😢😢💯💯💕💕💕💕
@stanstraykidsstayandvip6548
AGREE
@emergencynum3494
technically, infinite and beast is already the 3rd gen, 3rd gen start from around 2009
@heyheyslowly4298
And 2NE1??????? How could you forget
@megkemp9845
Omfg infinite was the first Kpop group I got into
@nghitran9893
Hey kids... this was the legend K-pop era hands down
@btsinfires7923
Hands down! I miss these days! Kpop doesn’t hit us like it used to anymore.
@livingforchoisan306
Okay
@itsklutzilla
Kpop was just on another level 10 years ago. It was so good