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).
What
U-KISS Lyrics
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I believe in you now
But this seconds will never stay
And the clock is running away
Silence in my life
And I can't keep wondering why
I can think about nothing else
That when I really tried to rise
And I think it's really better this way
Cause I don't think I can hurt myself
Like all of you used to did
For everything I've done
For everything that I've done
For everything I've done
For everything that I've done
For everything I've done
For everything that I've done
For everything I've done
For everything that I've done!
Silence in my own
This is what I've become
And I don't want to die anymore
I just want to feel alive
And if this is the end for me
Then you should be running free
Cause I don't want to hesitate, no more
I just want to fucking live
'Cause every time that I want to die
Every day that I feel off track
Everyone
And everything
Think about a better way to live!
The lyrics of U-KISS's song "What" convey a deep sense of struggle and a yearning for a better life. The opening lines, "Silence in my room, I believe in you now, But this seconds will never stay, And the clock is running away," suggest a feeling of isolation and the passage of time slipping away. The singer feels trapped in their own thoughts, unable to focus on anything else, and questions the purpose and meaning behind their existence.
As the song progresses, the lyrics delve deeper into the inner turmoil experienced by the singer. The lines "And I can't keep wondering why, I can think about nothing else, That when I really tried to rise, Silence for my sake" highlight a sense of helplessness and a desire to understand why they are feeling this way. There is a suggestion that silence and isolation may be perceived as a coping mechanism, as the singer believes it is better to be alone and not hurt themselves in the same way others have hurt them.
The chorus expresses a yearning for redemption and a new lease on life. The repetition of the phrase "For everything I've done" emphasizes regret and a desire to change. The lyrics suggest that the singer is tired of feeling lost and wants to move forward, living life fully rather than succumbing to thoughts of self-destructive impulses or wanting to die. The lines "And if this is the end for me, Then you should be running free, Cause I don't want to hesitate, no more, I just want to fucking live" signify a turning point where the singer embraces the idea of embracing life instead of dwelling on their past mistakes.
Overall, "What" explores themes of isolation, internal struggle, and the search for a renewed sense of purpose and joy in life. It speaks to the universal human experience of grappling with our own demons and the desire for redemption and a fresh start.
Line by Line Meaning
Silence in my room
I am alone and there is silence around me
I believe in you now
I have trust in someone at this moment
But this seconds will never stay
Moments of happiness or peace are fleeting and cannot last forever
And the clock is running away
Time is passing quickly and cannot be stopped
Silence in my life
There is emptiness and quietness in my life
And I can't keep wondering why
I cannot stop questioning and wondering about things
I can think about nothing else
My mind is consumed by this one thing, unable to think of anything else
That when I really tried to rise
When I made a genuine effort to improve or overcome obstacles
Silence for my sake
I prefer silence for my own well-being
And I think it's really better this way
I believe that this is the best situation or outcome
Cause I don't think I can hurt myself
I do not believe I am capable of harming myself
Like all of you used to did
Unlike how all of you used to do
For everything I've done
Because of all my actions and choices
For everything that I've done
As a consequence of all that I have done
Silence in my own
A state of quietness within myself
This is what I've become
This is the person I have transformed into
And I don't want to die anymore
I no longer desire death
I just want to feel alive
I simply want to experience the feeling of being alive
And if this is the end for me
If this is my final moment or conclusion
Then you should be running free
You should live without restrictions or burdens
Cause I don't want to hesitate, no more
Because I no longer want to have doubts or indecision
I just want to fucking live
I simply want to fully experience life
'Cause every time that I want to die
Because every time I feel the urge to end my life
Every day that I feel off track
Every day that I feel lost or disconnected from my goals or purpose
Everyone
All the people around me
And everything
All aspects of my life
Think about a better way to live!
Consider a more fulfilling and positive lifestyle
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Carlos Camacho Aboytes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
멈뭄미
케빈 진짜 외유내강의 정석인듯 엄청 마르고 순둥하게 생겼는데 몸이 부서져라 춤 추면서 저렇게 안정적으로 노래하면서 음색도 엄청 튀고 다시 보니까 너무 멋있음 ㅠㅠ 개인적으로 네버랜드도 좋아하는데 뭐라고에서 수현 oppa랑 같이 진짜 독기가 보여서 너무 멋있음!!
오늘
이 노래도 내가 좋아했었던노래구나..
후렴부분이 넘좋아ㅠ
알고보니 내가 유키스 팬이었네
예림
아이거 되게 좋아했는데 벌써 10년이지나다니..ㅋㅋㅋ 수현근데 되게 춤 열정적이다 노래도 잘하고ㄷㄷ 제일 에너지 뿜뿜하는듯
난오늘도니앞에서웃는광대
라이브 독기 품고 하는거 존좋 숨쉴 곳이 없어
냐냐
뭐라고도 띵곡인데
현서
나 이 노래 왜 알지...? 이와중에 케빈 스타일링 개좋네ㅠ
내 주먹은 참지 않아
날 거지꼴 만드러 나웅~ 또 속아버려 나웅 이거 내 최애네.. 아잇쉬 우성현씨 너무 좋아.. 안무도 거의 초단위로 쪼개는게 많아서 넘 섹쉬해.. 후에엥
Amelie아멜리에
이거 ㄹㅇ 숨듣명인데ㅜㅜㅜ
jenny M
이노랜 뭔데 또 이리 신나냐고~~~👍👍
리토종
만만하니 뭐라고로 시동걸다가 시끄러로 본격 시비걸고 0330으로 스윗한척 하다가 스토커로 퇴장.... 보고싶어 유키스