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).
TICK TOCK
U-KISS Lyrics
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It gets so hot in here
The boys and girls collide
There's music in my ear
I hear the children crying
And I know it's time to go
I hear the children crying
A painted face
And I know we haven't long
We thought that we had the answers
It was the questions we had wrong
Hear the children crying
And I know it's time to go
I hear the children crying
Take me home
Sad song, sad song
Sad song, sad song
(La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la)
(La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la)
La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la
La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la
Sad song, sad song
Sad song, sad song
The song "Tick Tock" by U-KISS portrays a group of people who are in a chaotic environment, where they seem to be lost and confused. The lyrics "It's cold outside, it gets so hot in here" speaks to the contrast of their environment. They may be outside where it's cold, but inside they feel the heat from the pressure of their circumstances. The boys and girls colliding represents the conflict within the group, where everyone is trying to outshine one another, and be the center of attention. However, the "music in my ear" is a symbol of escape from their reality, a way to forget about their problems.
As the song progresses, we hear "the children crying", which is a metaphor for the group's inner-child that's screaming out for help. The group is aware that it's time to leave, but they are still stuck in their unhealthy environment. The phrase "Take me home" is a cry for help, a desire to go back to a simpler time. The line "A painted face and I know we haven't long" refers to the temporary nature of their situation. The group may be putting on a façade, pretending to be okay, but in reality, they know that the end is near.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Sad song" multiple times, which further emphasizes the group's despair. The bridge of the song, "Call out your name, call out in shame" is a plea for help. The group is reaching out to someone, admitting that they are ashamed of their current state and need assistance. Ultimately, "Tick Tock" is a song that speaks to the struggles of feeling lost in a chaotic, unhealthy environment and desperately wanting to escape.
Line by Line Meaning
It's cold outside
The weather outside is chilly
It gets so hot in here
The inside is very warm
And the boys and girls collide
The guys and girls come together
To the music in my ear
To the tunes I'm listening to
Hear the children crying
I can hear the kids sobbing
And I know it's time to go
It means it's time to depart
Take me home
Please take me to my residence
A painted face
Someone wearing makeup
And I know we haven't long
We don't have much time left
We thought that we had the answers
We believed we knew the solutions
It was the questions we had wrong
The questions we asked were incorrect
Sad song, sad song
A song that sounds mournful
La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la
Singing a tune with "la" sounds in it
Call out your name
Shout your name loud
Call out in shame
Shamefully call out
Call out, you better call out
Don't hesitate to call out
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Repeating the vocalization "oh"
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Larry Mullen, Paul Hewson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@elemeniahx
It should be illegal how underrated U-Kiss is! They have so many amazing songs! If only they were under a bigger label in Korea :(
@MissTriana127
ikr... their discographies is one of the best in kpop as a whole..
@yasminejamila6280
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@vessyradeva4562
Totally agree
@faizalamirbashiira4565
Agree with this wholeheartedly
@julisouzaa
It's 2023 and it's still true.
@kpopster
This is so nostalgic. If only we could turn back time... 😭
@spooky4399
kpopster same. It hurts a little. I remember being so in love with Eli and Kevin
@tinhkunkka9496
yes we can. Tick tack tick tack
@spooky4399
Times were much simpler back then. I remember BAP was one of my favorite groups