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 Set off!!
U-KISS Lyrics
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Tsukare hate ta yokogao o mi teru to imasara nagara ni muryoku sa ga mune o tsuku
shiawase kai ? tameiki to namida de nagusameru nante kore ijou jibun o kizutsuke nai de yo
kimi o shibat te iru muda na mono wa sute te
No more game Look at me You ‘ re my girl
doko he de mo We deserve it furikaera zu tsui te oi de
boku tachi wa boku tachi no tame ni iki re teru ka ? kimi to nara
Get started On the way futari de tabi ni deyo u
(your chance, your time) kimi wa sotto tachidomat ta
(your love, your mind) tokai no zattou , machi chuu
(your chance, your time ) subete ga ai ni somat ta
(your love, your mind) daijoubu sa , boku tachi nara
Black to White Hate to Love irekawat te iku kachi kan
Yeah I‘m gonna take you around the world kimi to wakachi au
kono yorokobi ni ai ga kakeru ima , kono toki ni ai o kakeru
Throw away routine and accessary
That‘s something necessary
Kimi o shibat te iru muda na mono wa sute te
No more game Look at me You‘re my girl
Live your life from now, supposed to walk out
kimi o kaeru Departure kowagara zu ni tomo ni iko u
boku tachi wa boku tachi no toki o ikiru beki sa korekara wa
Get ready Take my hand mirai he muke We set off!
Sophi , Florence, Copacabana … akumade ki no muku mama
keikaku nante hitsuyou nai Everything‘ s gonna be alright
gēto wa imada hirai ta mama mi ta koto nai sekai ga mada
boku tachi o mat te iru kara sa? futari dake Check in and Go
Take your passport , leaving all the notes
doko he de mo We deserve it furikaera zu tsui te oi de
boku tachi wa boku tachi no tame ni iki re teru ka ? kimi to nara
Get started On the way futari de tabi ni deyo u
(your chance, your time) tokei ga imi o ushinat ta you ni
(your love, your mind) kimi ga kimi rashiku habataku toki
(your chance, your time your love, your mind)
The song We Set off!! by U-KISS talks about taking a chance, seizing the moment, and living life to the fullest. The lyrics encourage the listener to let go of the fear of failure and embark on an adventure with someone they love. The first verse talks about being tired and feeling powerless, but the chorus speaks of hope and possibility. The chorus emphasizes that it is time to take action and that this adventure will be worth it. The second verse emphasizes the importance of leaving behind things that are no longer useful, and the bridge encourages the listener to throw away routine and accessory, the things that hold us back. The song culminates with everyone finally embarking on this adventure, where they leave everything behind, and everything is just perfect.
Line by Line Meaning
Tsukare hate ta yokogao o mi teru to imasara nagara ni muryoku sa ga mune o tsuku
Feeling powerless while looking at your tired face right now
shiawase kai ? tameiki to namida de nagusameru nante kore ijou jibun o kizutsuke nai de yo
Is happiness only this? Don't hurt yourself anymore by trying to soothe everything with a sigh and tears
kimi o shibat te iru muda na mono wa sute te
Throw away the useless things that are holding you back
No more game Look at me You ‘ re my girl
There's no need for games, just look at me and know that you're mine
Take your passport , leaving all the notes
Take your passport and leave everything else behind
doko he de mo We deserve it furikaera zu tsui te oi de
We deserve to go anywhere we want, without looking back or hesitating
boku tachi wa boku tachi no tame ni iki re teru ka ? kimi to nara
Are we living for ourselves? If we're together, then yes
Get started On the way futari de tabi ni deyo u
Let's get started on our journey together
(your chance, your time) kimi wa sotto tachidomat ta
It's your chance, your time to take a step forward
(your love, your mind) tokai no zattou , machi chuu
Amidst the hustle and bustle of the city
(your chance, your time ) subete ga ai ni somat ta
Everything is now colored with love
(your love, your mind) daijoubu sa , boku tachi nara
It's okay, as long as we're together
Black to White Hate to Love irekawat te iku kachi kan
Switching between black and white, hate and love, the value changes
Yeah I‘m gonna take you around the world kimi to wakachi au
Yeah, I'm going to take you and go around the world together
kono yorokobi ni ai ga kakeru ima , kono toki ni ai o kakeru
Love is added to this joy, love is added to this moment
Throw away routine and accessary
Get rid of the routine and the unnecessary things
That‘s something necessary
That's something essential
Live your life from now, supposed to walk out
Live your life from now on and walk out
kimi o kaeru Departure kowagara zu ni tomo ni iko u
Let's go together without fear of the departing you
boku tachi wa boku tachi no toki o ikiru beki sa korekara wa
We should live our own time from now on
Get ready Take my hand mirai he muke We set off!
Get ready, take my hand and let's head towards the future. We set off!
Sophi , Florence, Copacabana … akumade ki no muku mama
Sophi, Florence, Copacabana... Without stopping until the end
keikaku nante hitsuyou nai Everything‘ s gonna be alright
We don't need any plans, everything's going to be alright
gēto wa imada hirai ta mama mi ta koto nai sekai ga mada
The world that we haven't seen yet, the world that we haven't touched, is still waiting for us
boku tachi o mat te iru kara sa? futari dake Check in and Go
Is the world waiting for us? Let's check in together and go
(your chance, your time) tokei ga imi o ushinat ta you ni
The clock has lost its meaning for you right now
(your love, your mind) kimi ga kimi rashiku habataku toki
When you fly with your own style
(your chance, your time your love, your mind)
This is your chance, your time, your love, your mind
Contributed by Jacob T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.