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 Tack
U-KISS Lyrics
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(Tick tack tick tack)
To lie, I shall be here
(Tick tack tick tack)
君だけを愛している
その気持ちは変わらない
僕らには重ねてきた
素敵な思い出もあるけれど
今日のように明日は過ごせない
ただ大きな嘘をつくために
To lie
I shall be singing for you
Through the night
To lie
I shall be turning
On the broken light
To lie
夜空を貫くように
To lie, (to lie) to lie
(Tick tack tick tack)
胸の奥で罪を背負う覚悟したなら
Going (to lie) to lie (to lie)
鈍くない君のことだから
すぐバレてしまうはずだけど
We have no choice
このままならば
We're falling down
Then you say what?
僕らには越えられない
残酷な壁があって
We must be separated
下手な嘘を君のためにつく
嘘をつく
To lie
I shall be singing for you
Through the night
To lie
I shall be turning
On the broken light
To lie
夜空を貫くように
To lie, (to lie) to lie,
(Tick tack tick tack)
胸の奥で罪を背負う覚悟したなら
Going (to lie) to lie (to lie)
今、君の瞳見つめる このひと時
Don't cry
どのくらいこの嘘で傷つく?
You baby
遠くない、いつの日か
そして、キスをした
To lie, I'd never be
To lie, I'd never be
To lie, I'd never be
To lie, (to lie) to lie,
言い訳の様な
優しさ分けるのは辛いよ
嘘で終えたい僕のプライド
まだ気づかない
何も知らない君を騙す liar
To lie
I shall be singing for you
Through the night
To lie
I shall be turning
On the broken light
To lie
夜空を貫くように
To lie, (to lie) to lie,
(Tick tack tick tack)
胸の奥で罪を背負う覚悟したなら
Going (to lie) to lie (to lie)
The lyrics of U-KISS's song "Tick Tack" revolve around the theme of lying. The song speaks about the desire to lie and the willingness to carry the burden of guilt that comes with it. The opening lines "To lie, I shall be here" are repeated throughout the song, accompanied by the sound of a clock ticking, which adds urgency and tension to the lyrics. The singer expresses that despite the wonderful memories that he shares with his loved one, sometimes lying is the only option.
The bridge of the song introduces a sense of despair as the singer acknowledges the possibility of getting caught in the web of lies he has spun. However, the chorus builds up hope as the singer promises to be there for his loved one, even if it means that he must constantly tell lies. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the singer reflecting on the pain that his lies have caused his loved one but still holding onto hope that someday they will be together.
Overall, "Tick Tack" is a beautifully crafted song that explores the complexities of relationships and the difficult choices that one must make to hold onto them.
Line by Line Meaning
To lie, I shall be here
(Tick tack tick tack)
I will stay and deceive you (repeatedly)
君だけを愛している
その気持ちは変わらない
僕らには重ねてきた
素敵な思い出もあるけれど
I love only you and that will not change
We have many lovely memories together
I must be off right now
今日のように明日は過ごせない
ただ大きな嘘をつくために
To lie
I need to leave now
I cannot spend another day like today
I must tell a big lie
I shall be singing for you
Through the night
To lie
I will sing to you
All night long
To deceive you
I shall be turning
On the broken light
夜空を貫くように
To lie, (to lie) to lie
(Tick tack tick tack)
I will turn on a broken light and deceive you
The time is passing slowly
(Tick tack tick tack)
胸の奥で罪を背負う覚悟したなら
Going (to lie) to lie (to lie)
If you are ready to carry the burden of my sins
I am going to deceive you
すぐバレてしまうはずだけど
We have no choice
このままならば
We're falling down
Then you say what?
You will find out soon but we have no other choice
If we continue like this, we will fall down
What will you say then?
僕らには越えられない
残酷な壁があって
We must be separated
下手な嘘を君のためにつく
嘘をつく
There is a cruel wall we cannot cross
We must be separated
I will tell a bad lie for your sake (just to deceive you)
今、君の瞳見つめる このひと時
Don't cry
どのくらいこの嘘で傷つく?
You baby
遠くない、いつの日か
そして、キスをした
This moment, looking into your eyes
Don't cry
How much will this lie hurt you?
You baby
It's not far away, someday
And then, we kissed
To lie, I'd never be
To lie, I'd never be
To lie, I'd never be
To lie, (to lie) to lie,
I will never deceive you (repeated several times, maybe as reassurance or remorse)
言い訳の様な
優しさ分けるのは辛いよ
嘘で終えたい僕のプライド
まだ気づかない
何も知らない君を騙す liar
It is hard for me to offer kindness like an excuse
My pride is to end this with a lie
You still do not understand
I am the liar who deceives you without a clue
Going (to lie) to lie (to lie)
I have decided to lie (repeated, maybe as a resolution)
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Adam Kapit, JD Relic, Ryan Jhun, Kyler Austin England, Odate Kei
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