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).
Rock Me
U-KISS Lyrics
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Decibel DA in the area
This is some rec
with adrenaline,
Change when it glows, 3,2,1
Take me higher, babe
＆Make me crazy
Hey, rock me now
Hey, rock me now Check it!
Right here! Take me higher, babe
＆Make me crazy
(Hey 魂 揺さぶろう
Get down Get down)
Ah 本能求めるままに 解き放つのさ
心拍数高ぶらせて
Keep da テンション さらにhigher
Ah 遮る限界なんか
撃ち抜くBLOW, Yeah
さあもっと呼び醒ませよ
深層心理に眠るfighter, yeah
こんなんじゃ物足りないのさ
躊躇い脱ぎ捨てて oh oh tonight
欲望の ah おもむくままに
my heart my soul
燃やし尽くしてくれ
Never gonna stop
Never gonna stop
渦巻くbeatを感じてくれ
夜明けはまだだ この夜を熱くしろ
(Boom! Rock me now
How do you rock me now?
Say! Clap, clap Rock me now
Boom!)
リミッター振り切ってこう
ハジケよう 暴れよう
Ready to go アゲテこう
重低音轟かせて 感情直撃 かき乱せ
Ah 突風巻き起こすほど跳ね回れ今
体細胞ざわつかせて
脳内革命起こせ tripper
激しく脈打つよ 鼓動感じたい
ありのままをぶつけて
Light up the fire
掴みとれ ah 煌めく瞬間を
my heart my soul
焦がし放つ光彩
Never gonna stop
Never gonna stop
湧き立つshoutを聴かせてくれ
GOALはまだだ この夢は終わらない
すべてを震わせるgroove
身をまかせてdive
I wanna make you dance
斬新なstyleで誰も真似できない
特別な奇跡起こそう
(Believe that
we can make it true
Get a move on, babe)
遅れんな 疾風怒濤 いざ行こう
合言葉はchange the world
最高潮むかえよう
炎上しそうなほどにheat up
欲望の ah おもむくままに
my heart my soul
燃やし尽くしてくれ
Never gonna stop
Never gonna stop
渦巻くbeatを感じてくれ
夜明けはまだだ この夜を熱くしろ
掴みとれ ah 煌めく瞬間を
my heart my soul
焦がし放つ光彩
Never gonna stop
Never gonna stop
湧き立つshoutを聴かせてくれ
GOALはまだだ この夢は終わらない
Take me higher, babe
＆Make me crazy
Hey, rock me now
Hey, rock me now
Hey, rock me now Check it!
Right here! Take me higher, babe
＆Make me crazy
(Hey 魂 揺さぶろう
Get down Get down)
The lyrics of U-KISS's song "Rock Me" portray a sense of energy, excitement, and empowerment. The song opens with a call for attention - a microphone check and an introduction of Decibel DA in the area, setting the stage for a high-energy performance. The lyrics talk about the rush of adrenaline and the desire for a transformation when the glow of change emerges. The repeated refrain of "Take me higher, babe & Make me crazy" emphasizes the yearning for intensity and passion in the experience.
The verses delve into themes of pushing boundaries, releasing inhibitions, and embracing instincts freely. There is a sense of defiance against limits and a call to awaken the fighter within that lies dormant in the depths of the subconscious. The lyrics urge to shed hesitation and embrace desires wholeheartedly, symbolizing a liberation and a willingness to burn brightly in the moment.
As the song progresses, there is a surge of intensity and a call to let loose, to revel in the pulsating beat, and to ignite a revolution within oneself. The imagery of overwhelming emotions, physical sensations, and a desire to feel every heartbeat vividly showcases a craving for immersive experiences and a refusal to be constrained by norms or constraints.
The repeated motifs of never stopping, feeling the swirling beats, and igniting a fire within the soul communicate a sense of resilience, perseverance, and a determination to keep pushing forward. The lyrics culminate in a call to action, urging the listener to embrace change, chase dreams, and believe in creating unique and unforgettable moments that are truly one's own. Overall, "Rock Me" is a powerful anthem that celebrates self-expression, passion, and the pursuit of one's dreams with unyielding determination.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KAJI KATSURA
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