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).
We'll meet again
U-KISS Lyrics
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Pugging a hole in the dam
Built my life around it
Oh well it's good for a laugh
Til we meet again
Til we meet again
Til we meet again
Guess you've been put to the test
Always complaining
Guess that's as good as it gets
Til we meet again
Til we meet again
Til we meet again
Can't stop the rain
Coming down in endless buckets
Can't stand the pain
Makes you stronger than the rest
Are you going mad
You can tear yourself a ticket
Til we meet again
Til we meet again
Til we meet again
Beat up and naked
Guess you've been put to the test
Always complaining
Guess that's as good as it gets
Til we meet again
Til we meet again
Til we meet again
The lyrics of U-KISS's song "We'll meet again" convey a sense of resilience and hope in the face of challenges and hardships. The opening lines, "Put your finger on it, Pugging a hole in the dam, Built my life around it, Oh well it's good for a laugh," suggest that the singer is acknowledging the difficulties in their life but chooses to find humor in it. They have built their life around these challenges and have developed a sense of resilience.
The repetition of the phrase "Til we meet again" throughout the song signifies a longing to overcome these obstacles and find resolution. It portrays a sense of anticipation and hope for a future reunion or a better time. The lyrics also touch upon themes of personal growth and strength, as expressed in lines like "Can't stand the pain, Makes you stronger than the rest."
The second verse, with the lines "Beat up and naked, Guess you've been put to the test, Always complaining, Guess that's as good as it gets," further emphasizes the challenges faced by the singer. Despite feeling beaten down and constantly complaining, it implies that this is the best they can do for now. However, there is still a sense of determination and a belief that things will eventually improve, hence the repeated lines "Til we meet again."
Overall, the lyrics of "We'll meet again" suggest that despite the difficulties and struggles in life, there is still hope for a brighter future and the strength to overcome obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Put your finger on it
Identify and address the problem or issue at hand
Pugging a hole in the dam
Attempting to fix a major problem or prevent a disaster
Built my life around it
Devoted a significant amount of time and effort to something
Oh well it's good for a laugh
Accepting and finding humor in the absurdity or challenges of the situation
Til we meet again
Looking forward to seeing each other again in the future
Beat up and naked
Feeling worn out and vulnerable
Guess you've been put to the test
Assuming that you have faced difficult challenges or trials
Always complaining
Consistently expressing dissatisfaction or discontent
Guess that's as good as it gets
Accepting that the current circumstances are the best that can be expected
Can't stop the rain
Unable to prevent or control a negative situation or outcome
Coming down in endless buckets
Falling continuously and heavily like a downpour
Can't stand the pain
Finding it difficult to endure the emotional or physical suffering
Makes you stronger than the rest
Helps you develop resilience and become stronger compared to others
Are you going mad
Questioning one's sanity or mental state
You can tear yourself a ticket
Allowing yourself to go through a challenging experience in order to gain something valuable
Til we meet again
Looking forward to seeing each other again in the future
Til we meet again
Looking forward to seeing each other again in the future
Til we meet again
Looking forward to seeing each other again in the future
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Donald Jay (ASCAP) Mogill
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