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).
On The Floor
U-KISS Lyrics
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Teojil ddaen amudo mot malryeo biteun nareul bichweo
Girl, Step In, Step In to my world
Yeogi gathin, gathin nal pureo wanbyeokhan nae junbi
Hwaryeohan seuteiji nal midgo ddarawa
Get on the dance floor Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh
Meomchul su eobseo, sijakiya
Get on the dance floor Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh
Chumeul chweo Rock it, Rock it
Hamkke haneun I sungan Luv
Now, Get It on the Floor
Modudeul siseon gojeong hey, hey
Ijeneun duraon nae charyeo hey
So Put ya' hands up in the air, air
Gandanhae, neon nal bogiman hamyeon dwae
Girl, Step In, Step In to my world
Geogi dadhin, dadhin neol yeoreo umjikyeo eoggae
Neowana just dance nal midgo hanbeon deo
Get on the dance floor Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh
Meomchul su eobseo, sijakiya
Get on the dance floor Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh
Jigeumi michil siganiya All I want is Luv-Luv
Chumeul chweo Rock it, Rock it
Hamkke haneun I sungan Luv
Now, Get It on the Floor
Dusoneul haneulro uril mageul sun eobseo
Saenggageun biugo jayurobge jeo wiro
Ddweo eobwa oooh
Get on the dance floor Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh
Meomchul su eobseo, sijakiya
Get on the dance floor Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh
Jigeumi michil siganiya All I want is Luv-Luv
Chumeul chweo Rock it, Rock it
Hamkke haneun I sungan Luv
Now, Get It on the Floor
The lyrics to U-KISS's song "On The Floor" are about a person inviting someone to dance with them. They describe the atmosphere of the dance floor as exciting and full of energy that can't be contained. The person wants the other to come and be a part of this experience with them, promising that they will have fun, and all they need to do is let go and dance.
The lyrics use words like "teojil ddaen" (meaning "when it explodes") and "ddarawa" (meaning "come closer") to convey the intensity and passion of the moment. They also use phrases like "all I want is Luv-Luv" and "chumeul chweo" (meaning "let's dance") to show that this is a moment for love, enjoyment, and good vibes.
Overall, "On The Floor" is a fun, upbeat song that encourages people to let loose and enjoy the music and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Sijakeun kkalkkeumhage seutail hanan hwaksilhage
We start slowly with a smooth and cool style
Teojil ddaen amudo mot malryeo biteun nareul bichweo
When we go crazy, everyone can't help but notice the shining us
Girl, Step In, Step In to my world
Hey girl, come into my world
Yeogi gathin, gathin nal pureo wanbyeokhan nae junbi
My perfect preparation is ready for you who came here
Hwaryeohan seuteiji nal midgo ddarawa
Come to me, believing in this fancy stage
Get on the dance floor Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh
Let's enter the dance floor together and feel the rhythm
Meomchul su eobseo, sijakiya
We can't stop, this is just the beginning
Jigeumi michil siganiya All I want is Luv-Luv
The time has come, all I want is love
Chumeul chweo Rock it, Rock it
Let's dance and rock it
Hamkke haneun I sungan Luv
This moment when we're together is love
Now, Get It on the Floor
Now, let's get on the dance floor
Modudeul siseon gojeong hey, hey
Everyone, forget about all the pressure, hey hey
Ijeneun duraon nae charyeo hey
Now, it's time for my desire that I've been holding on to, hey
So Put ya' hands up in the air, air
So put your hands up in the air, air
Gandanhae, neon nal bogiman hamyeon dwae
Believe in me, you can just look at me
Geogi dadhin, dadhin neol yeoreo umjikyeo eoggae
There, step by step, follow me and feel excited
Neowana just dance nal midgo hanbeon deo
One more time, believe in me and just dance
Dusoneul haneulro uril mageul sun eobseo
Let's make noise all the way to the sky
Saenggageun biugo jayurobge jeo wiro
Let go of your thoughts and jump high
Ddweo eobwa oooh
Don't hesitate, ooh
Contributed by Claire E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.