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).
Two of us
U-KISS Lyrics
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季節外れの花びらのように
二人に舞い落ちる
何故かテレながら微笑みをくれた
手を繋いだ温もり離さない
Two of us
Every day It's Christmas for me
巡り会えた君という奇跡 きっと
灯したこの幸せ 二人の胸を
小さく照らしている消える事ない
抱きしめるよ
街路樹輝く街に鐘の音が響く
寄り添って歩く恋人達にも
幸せが訪れる
いつか当たり前な恋に変わっても
愛しい笑顔を守りたい
Two of us
Every day It's Christmas for me
瞳閉じれば見える明日も きっと
Every day It's Christmas for us
もう一度君に誓うよ 変わらぬ愛を
ほら昨日の涙も雪に溶けてく
Two of us
Every day It's Christmas for me
巡り会えた二人の奇跡 きっと
Every day It's Christmas for us
もう一度君に誓うよ 変わらぬ愛を
小さく輝く未来紡いで
さあ手を離すなよ そばにおいで
抱きしめるよ
Remember the first time we met?
For me
it was love at first sight
But time passed and you
still weren't mine
And today, on Christmas Day
I'm confessing my love to you
And I just want you to know
That everyday is Christmas to me
These lyrics convey a sense of joy and happiness that is likened to Christmas. The song starts by describing the first snowfall of the year, which falls gently like out-of-season flower petals. The snow seems to bring a smile to the faces of the two people in the song, as they hold hands and share a warm connection. The chorus emphasizes that for the singer, every day feels like Christmas because they have encountered the miracle of finding each other. The happiness they have found shines brightly in their hearts and it is a feeling that will never fade away. They promise to hold onto each other tightly, even if their love becomes ordinary or expected. The lyrics express a desire to protect each other's beloved smiles and cherish the happiness they have together.
Overall, "Two of us" is a love song that celebrates the joy and preciousness of finding someone special. It compares the feeling of being in love to the happiness and magic of Christmas, emphasizing the importance of the connection they have and the commitment to nurturing their love.
Line by Line Meaning
今年初めての雪がひらひら優しく
The first snow of the year falls gently like delicate flower petals
季節外れの花びらのように
Just like out-of-season flower petals
二人に舞い落ちる
It falls and dances down onto the two of us
何故かテレながら微笑みをくれた
And strangely, you smiled while watching TV
手を繋いだ温もり離さない
The warmth of our joined hands won't let go
Two of us
It's just the two of us
Every day It's Christmas for me
Every day feels like Christmas to me
巡り会えた君という奇跡 きっと
Our encounter is surely a miracle
Every day It's Christmas for us
Every day feels like Christmas for both of us
灯したこの幸せ 二人の胸を
This happiness that we have lit up in our hearts
小さく照らしている消える事ない
It continues to shine, never fading away
抱きしめるよ
I will hold you tight
街路樹輝く街に鐘の音が響く
The sound of bells echoes in the shining streets with lined trees
寄り添って歩く恋人達にも
Even the lovers walking closely together
幸せが訪れる
Find happiness
いつか当たり前な恋に変わっても
Even if one day our love becomes ordinary
愛しい笑顔を守りたい
I want to protect your beloved smile
瞳閉じれば見える明日も きっと
If I close my eyes, I can surely see tomorrow
もう一度君に誓うよ 変わらぬ愛を
I promise you once again, an unchanging love
ほら昨日の涙も雪に溶けてく
Look, yesterday's tears melt into the snow
巡り会えた二人の奇跡 きっと
Our encounter is surely a miracle
もう一度君に誓うよ 変わらぬ愛を
I promise you once again, an unchanging love
小さく輝く未来紡いで
Let's weave a small but bright future together
さあ手を離すなよ そばにおいで
So don't let go of my hand, come closer to me
抱きしめるよ
I will hold you tight
Remember the first time we met?
Remember when we first met?
For me
From my perspective
it was love at first sight
I fell in love with you instantly
But time passed and you
However, as time went by, you
still weren't mine
Still weren't mine
And today, on Christmas Day
And today, on Christmas Day
I'm confessing my love to you
I am confessing my love to you
And I just want you to know
And I just want you to know
That everyday is Christmas to me
That every day feels like Christmas to me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: TANTARAS/D.ino
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