U-Kiss, (Korean: 유키스) an acronym for Ubiquitous Korean International Super Star, is a 7-member South Korean boy band under NH Media. They debuted in 2008 with their single entitled "어리지 않아" ("Not Young") The group is composed of 7 boys, two of whom were former members of group, Xing.HISTORY
Pre-debut
U-Kiss gained attention due to two former members of Xing (Kevin Woo and Kim Ki Bum) and popular South Korean boy band SS501's Kim Hyung Joon's brother being members of the group. Soohyun also drew attention to the group by being a former JYP trainee and Good Entertainment trainee.
2008,2009: Debut and new member
U-Kiss released its first mini album, "New Generation", on September 3, 2008. The group debuted in Japan on the 15th of August at the "Power of Atamix" alongside SS501 & Paran. Later in the month, the group debuted on South Korean television, with a performance of "Not Young" on M! Countdown.
In January, three English speaking members of the group, Eli, Alexander & Kevin, joinedArirang's radio show "Pops in Seoul" hosting the 'All About You' segment alongside co-host Isak. The group made their comeback with their second mini album “Bring it back 2 Old School” on February. In April, Eli became the MC of MBC's show, "Fusion".
Afterwards, the group commenced promotional activities in China on June, appearing onHunan TV. In addition, they held various fan meetings in Thailand from October to November. After the announcement of seventh member, Lee Ki Seob, U-Kiss released their third mini album, "Conti Ukiss" on November 5. On the day of release, They performed their title song, "만만하니" ("Man Man Ha Ni") on M!Countdown.
2010: Only One
The group released their first studio album, Only One, on February 3, 2010. U Kiss started promotions on KBS's Music Bank with their lead single "Bingeul Bingeul" (Korean: 빙글빙글, lit "Round and Round") on February 5.
MEMBER
Alexander (알렉산더)
2010: Only One
The group released their first studio album, Only One, on February 3, 2010. U Kiss started promotions on KBS's Music Bank with their lead single "Bingeul Bingeul" (Korean: 빙글빙글, lit "Round and Round") on February 5.
MEMBER
Alexander (알렉산더)
Full Name: Alexander Lee Eusebio
Date of birth: July 29, 1988
Position: Rapper
Alexander speaks 7 different languages at varying degrees, which he has showcased on many occasions: Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin Chinese), Korean and English. He was born and raised in Macau, Hong Kong and later did his studies in Las Vegas, USA.
Date of birth: July 29, 1988
Position: Rapper
Alexander speaks 7 different languages at varying degrees, which he has showcased on many occasions: Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin Chinese), Korean and English. He was born and raised in Macau, Hong Kong and later did his studies in Las Vegas, USA.
Soo Hyun(수현)
Full Name: Shin Soo Hyun (신수현)
Date of birth: March 11, 1989
Position: Main Vocalist
Soo Hyun was formerly a member of Good Entertainment and JYP Entertainment.
Full Name: Shin Soo Hyun (신수현)
Date of birth: March 11, 1989
Position: Main Vocalist
Soo Hyun was formerly a member of Good Entertainment and JYP Entertainment.
Kim Ki Bum (김기범)
Date of birth: December 29, 1990
Position: Vocalist
He is the younger brother of SS501's Kim Hyung Joon, and a former member of Xing.
Lee Ki Seop (이기섭)
Date of birth: January 17, 1991
Position: Vocalist
Lee Ki Seob joined the group in 2009. He is a former ulzzang, appearing on the second season of Uljjang Shidae.
Eli (일라이)
Korean Name: Kim Kyoung Jae (김경재)
Date of birth: March 13, 1991
Position: Rapper
Eli was born in Los Angeles, and moved to Washington DC at a young age. He also moved to Beijing at the age of 15 to study for 3 years, hence his fluency in both Mandarin &English.
Kevin (케빈)
Korean Name: Woo Sung Hyun (우성현)
Date of birth: November 25, 1991
Position: Lead Vocalist
Lived in San Francisco, Danville and is fluent in English. Along with Kibum, he is also a former member of Xing.
Dong Ho (동호)
Full name: Shin Dong Ho (신동호)
Date of birth: June 29, 1994
Position:Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Spent most of his childhood in China, and is fluent in Mandarin.
Date of birth: December 29, 1990
Position: Vocalist
He is the younger brother of SS501's Kim Hyung Joon, and a former member of Xing.
Lee Ki Seop (이기섭)
Date of birth: January 17, 1991
Position: Vocalist
Lee Ki Seob joined the group in 2009. He is a former ulzzang, appearing on the second season of Uljjang Shidae.
Eli (일라이)
Korean Name: Kim Kyoung Jae (김경재)
Date of birth: March 13, 1991
Position: Rapper
Eli was born in Los Angeles, and moved to Washington DC at a young age. He also moved to Beijing at the age of 15 to study for 3 years, hence his fluency in both Mandarin &English.
Kevin (케빈)
Korean Name: Woo Sung Hyun (우성현)
Date of birth: November 25, 1991
Position: Lead Vocalist
Lived in San Francisco, Danville and is fluent in English. Along with Kibum, he is also a former member of Xing.
Dong Ho (동호)
Full name: Shin Dong Ho (신동호)
Date of birth: June 29, 1994
Position:Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Spent most of his childhood in China, and is fluent in Mandarin.
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