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).
Obsession
U-KISS Lyrics
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Love, Which is ineffable
I Really Wanna Talk to you Right Now
This is My, Obsession
Neon eoneu byeoreseo wanni gachigwani
Neomu dalla ttokgatji anha
Teullyeodo teullyeodo jeongbandaeya
Malman (You Know My Mind)
Jeomjeom neon (meoreojyeo ga)
An majaseo matchwogado heeojimyeon
Gyeolgugen dareuji anha
Nae~ jalmosiya himdeureo hajana
Neoegen igeon sarang anin jipchagijanha
I~ Let You Down, I Let You Down~ Down~ Down~
Geujeo seuchyeo ganda
You are My Obsession cause all of My Confession
It's all about Obsession all cause of My Obsession~
You are my Obsession, You are My Obsession
You are my Obsession
You are my, You are my You You You are My Obsession! ~
(Oh!) You are My Obsession! ~ (Oh!)
You You You are My, Obsession
You are My Obsession
You are My Obsession
You are My Obsession
You are My Obsession! ~
Hey! Nae~ jalmosiya himdeureo hajana
Neoegen igeon sarang anin jipchagijanha
I~ Let You Down Tears are Falling Down~ Down~ Down~
Geujeo jinaganda
You are My Obsession cause all of My Confession
It's all about Obsession all cause of My Obsession~
You are my Obsession, You are My Obsession
You are my Obsession
You are my, You are my
Love equal Obsession, Obsession equal Love
Love equal Obsession, Obsession equal Love
You are My Obsession
You are My Obsession
You are My Obsession! ~
Saranghandaneun mal ma jinsimi anijana
Mal eobsi neukkyeojineun neoui pyojeonge GoodBye~
Saranghandaneun mal ma jinsimi anijana
Neoegen igeon sarangi anin Obsession! ~
Saranghandaneun mal ma jinsimi anijana
Mal eobsi neuggyeojineun neowi pyojeonge GoodBye~
Neol ijeul jasini eobseo eojjeol suneun eobseo GoodBye~
(GoodBye~)
Love, Obsession; Love, Obsession equal Love
Love, Love equal Obsession, Obsession equal Love
(Obsession) Love equal Obsession, Obsession equal Love
Love, Love, Love, Love~ Love~ Obsession
You are My Obsession! ~ You are My Obsession! ~
You You You are My, Obsession
You are My Obsession
You are My Obsession
You are My Obsession! ~
Oh Oh Oh~ Oh Oh Oh~ (Obsession)
Oh Oh Oh~ Oh Oh Oh~ (You are my Obsession)
Oh Oh Oh~ (Obsession) Oh Oh Oh~ (Obsession)
Oh Oh Oh~ (Obsession) Oh Oh Oh~ (It's all my Obsession)
Obsession, Obsession~
The lyrics of U-KISS's song "Obsession" speak of the deep desire to connect with and talk to someone the singer is in love with. The opening lines express the ineffable quality of this love, setting the tone for the rest of the song. The singer goes on to describe the pain of wanting to be close to the object of their affection while feeling unable to bridge the gap between them. The repetition of the word "obsession" throughout the song emphasizes the intensity of these feelings.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that their actions may have hurt the person they love and expresses remorse for this. They describe tears falling down as they realize that the distance between them may be insurmountable. However, the refrain of "You are my obsession" continues, emphasizing the all-consuming nature of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, Which is ineffable
Love is something that cannot be described
I Really Wanna Talk to you Right Now
I have a strong desire to communicate with you at this very moment
This is My, Obsession
This feeling of love and passion that I have for you is my obsession
Neon eoneu byeoreseo wanni gachigwani
You are like a star that I want to catch in the sky
Neomu dalla ttokgatji anha
You are so different and unique, there's no one like you
Teullyeodo teullyeodo jeongbandaeya
Even if I fall, I have to get back up for you
Himgyeowoseo jinsim na gaseum apa
My heart hurts from the strong longing and yearning for you
Malman (You Know My Mind)
I don't need to say much, you know how I feel
Jeomjeom neon (meoreojyeo ga)
The more I try to hold onto you, the farther away you get
An majaseo matchwogado heeojimyeon
Even if we're not supposed to be together, I can't let go
Gyeolgugen dareuji anha
In the end, we're meant to be together
Nae~ jalmosiya himdeureo hajana
My mistakes and weaknesses are causing me pain
Neoegen igeon sarang anin jipchagijanha
To you, this may seem like just an obsession and not love
I~ Let You Down, I Let You Down~ Down~ Down~
I disappointed you, I let you down
Geujeo seuchyeo ganda
I'm just breathing heavily with a heavy heart
You are My Obsession cause all of My Confession
The reason why you are my obsession is because I have confessed my love to you
It's all about Obsession all cause of My Obsession~
Everything revolves around my obsession for you
You are my Obsession, You are My Obsession
You are the one I obsess over
Hey! Nae~ jalmosiya himdeureo hajana
Hey! My mistakes and weaknesses are causing me pain
Tears are Falling Down~ Down~ Down~
Tears are streaming down my face
Geujeo jinaganda
I'm just falling apart
Love equal Obsession, Obsession equal Love
Love and obsession are intertwined
Saranghandaneun mal ma jinsimi anijana
Love is something that cannot be expressed in words, just felt
Mal eobsi neukkyeojineun neoui pyojeonge GoodBye~
Without words, I can feel your expression saying goodbye
Neoegen igeon sarangi anin Obsession! ~
To you, this may seem like just an obsession and not love!
Neol ijeul jasini eobseo eojjeol suneun eobseo GoodBye~
I have no intention of letting you go, I don't know how to say goodbye
Love, Obsession; Love, Obsession equal Love
Love and obsession are the same thing, stemming from the same emotions
(Obsession) Love equal Obsession, Obsession equal Love
Obsession and love are interchangeable
Love, Love, Love, Love~ Love~ Obsession
Love and obsession are reiterated as being one and the same
Oh Oh Oh~ Oh Oh Oh~ (Obsession)
Intense feelings of love and passion are being expressed
Oh Oh Oh~ Oh Oh Oh~ (You are my Obsession)
The individual being addressed is the obsession itself
Oh Oh Oh~ (Obsession) Oh Oh Oh~ (Obsession)
The phrase 'obsession' is being reiterated
Oh Oh Oh~ (Obsession) Oh Oh Oh~ (It's all my Obsession)
It's all about my obsession for you
You are My Obsession! ~ You are My Obsession! ~
The individual being addressed is the obsession itself, and it is intense
You You You are My, Obsession
Again, the addressed individual is the obsession
Obsession, Obsession~
This whole song is about obsession and it is being reiterated in this last line
Contributed by Levi I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.