U-KISS (Korean: 유키스; Japanese: ユーキス) is a five-member boy band from South K… Read Full Bio ↴U-KISS (Korean: 유키스; Japanese: ユーキス) is a five-member boy band from South Korea formed by NH Media (also the company for Yang Donggeun & LABOUM). They debuted with their song 어리지 않아 (Not Young) in Japan at the The Power of Atamix 08 on August 15th, 2008. The group's fancafe attracted around 50,000 visitors just two days after they were established.

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).

Orion
U-KISS Lyrics

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どんなに時間が過ぎても
必ず迎えに行くから
君に背中押されるように
今を選んだあの日
同じ時間同じ空見上げて
星座を探そう
君と僕とそして未来
光るあの三つ星

時計の針が一つに重なる
その瞬間に心を繋いで
愛しくて切なくて
今すぐに触れたくて
離れてるほどに想いは募って行く
この星空の先に
僕らの明日(あす)が待っているから
(In my heart)
今は (今は) そっと (そっと)
Wish upon a star for you

どんなに長い道のりも
必ず夜明けが来るから
君のために強くなると
胸に誓ったあの日
涙を拭うその代わりに
二人の星座をなぞるよ
愛と夢とそして未来願うあの流星
何度季節が移り変わっても
変わることない想いを信じて
言いたくて言えなくて
滲んだあの言葉も
愛という名の永遠の意味さえも
今なら素直にちゃんと
伝えられる気がしているから
(Together)
いつか (いつか) きっと (きっと)
Wish upon a star with you

愛しくて切なくて
今すぐに触れたくて
離れてるほどに想いは募って行く
この星空の先に
僕らの明日(あす)が待っているから
(In my heart)
今は (今は) そっと (そっと)
Wish upon a star for you
いつだって僕らは
一人きりじゃないから

この星空の先に

Together (Together)
いつか (いつか) きっと...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to U-KISS's song Orion express the theme of believing in an enduring love that can withstand the test of time and distance. The song begins with the declaration that no matter how much time passes, the singer will always come to meet their beloved, as the day they chose to be together is one that made them feel pushed forward. The lyrics evoke a comforting feeling of companionship and encouragement as the couple searches the night sky for constellations, symbolizing their future. The lyrics then describe the synchronization of the clock hands, symbolizing the unification of their hearts in that moment. Though distance may make their feelings grow, the promise of a future together is what keeps them going.

The second verse builds on the previous theme, with the singer asserting that no matter how long it may take, a new day will come, and they will grow stronger for their beloved, whom they promised to protect. They compare tracing their constellations to wiping away tears, demonstrating how their love guides them through difficulties. The lyrics then express a belief in the constancy of love that never fades away, even as the seasons change. The bridge reaches an emotional peak as the singer wishes to speak their love aloud, free from any hesitation or fear, reassured by the presence of their loved one, and confident that the future holds a bright new dawn for them.

Overall, the song expresses a hopeful and optimistic outlook on love, emphasizing the importance of holding on to belief in the face of challenges and cherishing a connection with a special person.

Line by Line Meaning

どんなに時間が過ぎても
No matter how much time passes

必ず迎えに行くから
I will definitely come to meet you

君に背中押されるように
Like you pushed me from behind

今を選んだあの日
That day when we chose the present

同じ時間同じ空見上げて
Looking up at the same time, same sky

星座を探そう
Let's search for constellations

君と僕とそして未来
You, me and our future

光るあの三つ星
Those three shining stars

時計の針が一つに重なる
When the clock's hands overlap

その瞬間に心を繋いで
Our hearts will connect in that moment

愛しくて切なくて
So lovely and painful