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).
SOMEDAY
U-KISS Lyrics
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ちっぽけなミステイク
振り向かず行こう
ゆらゆら気づけばNumber1
トップの向こうに 下り坂が見える
なければ無いままに 行くだけさ
かなえた欲望は 手のひらの上 oh
君が手に入れた 時の流れと涙
Everybody knows it's alright
You get some right,
you get some wrong
思い切り笑う日が 来るよ
When you fall down,
when you get up
くるしくても 心から
笑える日が 来るさ
彼女の背中を見送ろう
偽りの涙で 繋ぎ止めないで
どんなに近くにいたって
いつの日か手を離し
去っていくんだ oh
君の涙こそ、、、
無垢な愛情の標(しるし)
Everybody knows you tried
Everybody knows it's alright
You get some right,
you get some wrong
思い切り笑う日が 来るよ
When you fall down,
when you get up
くるしくても 心から
笑える日が 来るさ
The past is the past
is the past さぁ 涙をふいて
It's the past
胸が痛む永久(とわ)に似た昨日
The past is the past
is the past ほら君の明日の夢に
Everybody wins sometimes
Everybody knows you lose some
You get some right,
you get some wrong
思い切り笑う日が 来るよ
When you fall down,
when you get up
くるしくても 心から
そう心から 笑える日が 来るさ
The U-KISS song "Someday" is a powerful message of encouragement and resilience in the face of adversity. The lyrics open with the lines "This hit and that miss, it's all okay, even the little mistakes. Let's go forward without looking back." The message here is that it's okay to make mistakes because they don't define us and we shouldn't dwell on them.
As the song progresses, the lyrics talk about the ups and downs of life and our aspirations. The line "If you don't see the downhill slope beyond the top, you'll keep going without noticing it" is a reminder to keep our eyes open to what's ahead so we can anticipate and prepare for tough times. The song emphasizes thsat we should keep going even when things get hard, and that we'll have those moments of victory and happiness along the way. The lyrics state, "Everybody knows you tried, everybody knows it's alright. You get some right, you get some wrong, but the day will come when you can laugh with all your heart."
Despite the challenges, the lyrics of "Someday" encourage us to hold onto hope and to believe in ourselves. The song closes on the lines "Everybody wins sometimes, everybody knows you lose some. You get some right, you get some wrong, but the day will come when you can laugh from the bottom of your heart." The overall message is one of perseverance and optimism, reminding us to keep pushing forward no matter what life throws our way.
Line by Line Meaning
あのhitこのmissも平気さ
It's alright, some things will hit and some will miss
ちっぽけなミステイク 振り向かず行こう
Let's move on without looking back at small mistakes
ゆらゆら気づけばNumber1
If you stay focused, you will eventually become Number 1
トップの向こうに 下り坂が見える なければ無いままに 行くだけさ
Beyond the top, there might be a downhill slope, but we will continue to move forward even if we don't have a choice
かなえた欲望は 手のひらの上 oh
Achieved desires are within reach
君が手に入れた 時の流れと涙
You obtained the passage of time and tears
Everybody knows you tried
Everybody knows it's alright
You get some right,
you get some wrong
Everyone knows that you tried, and it's okay to get some things right and some things wrong
思い切り笑う日が 来るよ
The day will come when you can laugh fully
When you fall down,
when you get up
くるしくても 心から
笑える日が 来るさ
Even if it hurts, the day will come when you can genuinely laugh after falling down and getting back up
彼女の背中を見送ろう
偽りの涙で 繋ぎ止めないで
Let's see her off without shedding fake tears to hold onto her
どんなに近くにいたって
いつの日か手を離し
去っていくんだ oh
君の涙こそ、、、
無垢な愛情の標(しるし)
No matter how close you are, someday you will have to let go and say goodbye. Your tears are a symbol of pure love.
The past is the past
is the past さぁ 涙をふいて
It's the past
The past is in the past, so wipe your tears and move on
胸が痛む永久(とわ)に似た昨日
The past is the past
is the past ほら君の明日の夢に
Yesterday felt like an eternity of pain in the past, but look towards your future dreams.
Everybody wins sometimes
Everybody knows you lose some
You get some right,
you get some wrong
Everyone has their moments of winning and losing, getting things right and wrong.
そう心から 笑える日が 来るさ
The day will come when we can laugh genuinely from our hearts.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: uyu/MISFIT
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