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).
Take Me Away
U-KISS Lyrics
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nae modeun geoteun, da
byeorang kkeut weotaeroweosseo
(o o o) biga oneun sesangeul
Usanhana eobsi geoleowasseo
Neoui nunbit, geu bitmaneul ddaraseo
Somebody take me away
somebody take me away
somebody take me away
cuz I can’t take this pain
It feels. it feels alright
Yodongchineun simjangi
nal ireukyeo seweojugo
(o o o) eodumbbunin sesangeul
Geujeo geobdo obsi dalryeowasseo
Neoui nunbit, geubitmaneul ddaraseo
Somebody take me away
somebody take me away
somebody take me away
somebody take me away
cuz I can’t take this pain
Sesangi deungeul dolryeo
nal moreun chae handedo (o o o o)
Ijeneun duryeobjianha,
nae gyeoten niga isseo
I I I know exactly what you’d say
Somebody take me away
somebody take me away
somebody take me away
somebody take me away
cuz I can’t take this pain
The opening lines of U-KISS's song "Take Me Away" immediately convey a sense of sadness and heartache, as the singer explains that they have been crying quietly while everything around them has fallen apart. The world has become dark and colorless, and they feel alone in their pain. However, the chorus introduces a yearning for escape, as the singer repeatedly begs for someone to take them away from their suffering. The pain is palpable, and it's clear that the singer cannot go on like this.
The second verse of the song continues in this vein, describing a world that is nearly devoid of light - but still, the singer finds a glimmer of hope in the way someone else's gaze can light up their world. However, even that is not enough to assuage their pain, and the chorus repeats again, with the singer begging for someone to rescue them from the hurt they feel.
The song ultimately culminates in a final plea for help. Despite feeling lost and alone, the singer knows there is someone who would understand and help them if only they were around. They are trapped in a world of darkness and pain, and their only hope is that someone can come and take them away from it all.
Line by Line Meaning
Sumjukimyeo nan ureosseo
Feeling suffocated, I cried
nae modeun geoteun, da
Everything I have, everything
byeorang kkeut weotaeroweosseo
Has fallen into ruin and disappeared
(o o o) biga oneun sesangeul
In this world where tears fall
Usanhana eobsi geoleowasseo
I walked without any purpose
Neoui nunbit, geu bitmaneul ddaraseo
Following only the shine of your eyes
Somebody take me away
I need someone to rescue me
cuz I can’t take this pain
I cannot bear this suffering anymore
It feels. it feels alright
It feels okay, it feels okay
Yodongchineun simjangi
My shaking heart
nal ireukyeo seweojugo
Tries to encourage me
(o o o) eodumbbunin sesangeul
In this pitch-black world
Geujeo geobdo obsi dalryeowasseo
I'm just barely holding on without giving up
Sesangi deungeul dolryeo
The world keeps turning
nal moreun chae handedo (o o o o)
Even if you don't understand me
Ijeneun duryeobjianha,
I won't hesitate anymore
nae gyeoten niga isseo
Because you're with me
I I I know exactly what you’d say
I know exactly what you would say
Writer(s): Mikel Japp, David D. A. Doman, Paul Stanley Copyright: Marcan Entertainment, Hori Prod. America Inc., Bucktunes
Contributed by Ellie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.