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).
Tell Me Y
U-KISS Lyrics
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Tell me Y tell me Y my baby (don't go baby girl)
Y baby baby baby (please come back to me)
Don't step back ppeoteun nae du soneul japa
Don't get back mitgo nae maeumeul ttara
Got your back geureoni dareun geokjeongeun ma
Useul ttae gippeul ttae apeul ttae himdeul ttae seulpeoseo neo ul ttae
Eonjena naega ne gyeote isseulge honjaga anya
I'll be right there
Tell me Y tell me Y my baby (don't go baby girl)
Y baby baby baby (please come back to me)
I can be whatever you want even that is a (silly) comedian
I wish you to have fun so tell me why you ain't at my zone
Maebun maechomada saenggakhae gyesok ipgae misoga tteonal saenggakeul anhso
Igeol eojjeona neoneun imi naui maeumsok jari japeun hanamanui only love
Soul
Tell me Y tell me Y my baby (don't go baby girl)
Y baby baby baby (please come back to me)
Naneun han sungane neoui du nune babo gachi du nuni meolgo marasseo
Ije maju japeun neoui du soneul nohji anheulge byeonchi anheulge
Yeongwonhi neoman baby
Watdaga gatdaga haneun neon nae mameul jwieotda pyeotdaga
Geureom nan watdaga gatdaga galpireul mot japeun chae
Neoui jip apeul seoseongimyeo watda gatda
Watdaga gatdaga haneun neon nae mameul jwieotdaga pyeotdaga
Geureom nan tto galpireul mot japeun chae
Neoui jip apeul seoseongimyeo watda gatda
Tell me Y tell me Y my baby (don't go baby girl)
Y baby baby baby (please come back to me)
The lyrics of U-KISS's song "Tell Me Y" revolve around a desperate plea for a lost love to come back. The song begins with a repetition of the phrase "saranghanda," which means "I love you," followed by "sarang an handa," which means "I don't love you," and finally, "saranghanda bogoshipda," which means "I miss you." This emotional opening sets the tone for the rest of the song, which asks the question "tell me why" the love interest has left.
The verses describe the singer's devotion to the person who has left, promising to never give up on them and to be there for them always. The chorus repeats "Tell me Y" and "Y baby baby baby, please come back to me," highlighting the desperation and longing the singer feels.
The bridge of the song features a spoken-word section, in which the singer promises to be whatever the love interest wants them to be, even a comedian, in order to make them happy. The song ends with a repetition of "Tell me Y" and "Y baby baby baby, please come back to me," reinforcing the message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Saranghanda sarang an handa saranghanda bogoshipda
I love you, I don't love you, I love you, I miss you
Tell me Y tell me Y my baby (don't go baby girl)
Why are you leaving me, my baby girl? Please don't go
Y baby baby baby (please come back to me)
Come back to me, my baby. I miss you so much
Don't step back ppeoteun nae du soneul japa
Don't step back, hold my two hands tightly
Don't get back mitgo nae maeumeul ttara
Don't look away, come follow my heart
Got your back geureoni dareun geokjeongeun ma
I've got your back, don't worry about anything else
I'll be that neomanui choegoui namja
I'll be that best man for you
Useul ttae gippeul ttae apeul ttae himdeul ttae seulpeoseo neo ul ttae
When you smile, when you're happy, when you're hurt, when you're sad, I'll be there for you
Eonjena naega ne gyeote isseulge honjaga anya
I'll always be by your side, you're not alone
I'll be right there
I'll be right there for you
I can be whatever you want even that is a (silly) comedian
I can be whoever you want me to be, even if it's a silly comedian
I wish you to have fun so tell me why you ain't at my zone
I want you to have fun, so why aren't you with me?
Maebun maechomada saenggakhae gyesok ipgae misoga tteonal saenggakeul anhso
Don't overthink it, don't let negative thoughts take over your mind
Igeol eojjeona neoneun imi naui maeumsok jari japeun hanamanui only love
This is it, you're the only love that fits perfectly in my heart
Soul
Soul
Naneun han sungane neoui du nune babo gachi du nuni meolgo marasseo
In that moment, I looked into your eyes and we smiled foolishly together
Ije maju japeun neoui du soneul nohji anheulge byeonchi anheulge
Now, I won't let go of your warm hands, I won't change
Yeongwonhi neoman baby
Forever, you're my baby
Watdaga gatdaga haneun neon nae mameul jwieotda pyeotdaga
When we met, when we were together, you captured and filled up my heart
Geureom nan watdaga gatdaga galpireul mot japeun chae
So I can't forget the times we met and were together
Neoui jip apeul seoseongimyeo watda gatda
Thinking of your house that I went to
Tell me Y tell me Y my baby (don't go baby girl)
Why are you leaving me, my baby girl? Please don't go
Y baby baby baby (please come back to me)
Come back to me, my baby. I miss you so much
Contributed by Mila R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
tenziniify
i love how the colors look like the actual album cover :)
alera100
Thank you so much for taking my request! :DDD Kiseop voice is so beautiful <3 Thanks for your hardwork, we really appreciate it ^^
vlquann
rocketeer and teentops tell me why smashed together makes ukiss <3 aha
Jannah Risma
It sound similar like rocketter . But love this song <3 ! ;D
HMeiz
who sings at 1:01 with the falsetto? sounds really good!
Kawaii meme
time sure fly :(
Maggie Chi
i miss ukiss
41561g
@HMeiz my exact same qn ... It's sound like jaejoong frm jyj ... Tat y I'm asking ... Haha ... But I one it's not him ... I'm guessing maybe soohyun ... But I'm not sure ...