U-Kiss
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U-KISS is a South Korean boy band
formed by NH Media in 2008. The members of the group are Soohyun, Eli
, Kevin
, Dongho
, Kiseop
, Hoon and AJ (both joining the group in 2011). Alexander and Kibum became former members, when their contracts were terminated in early 2011,
The group has released two full-length albums, five extended plays and various singles. Their first full length album, Only One
, was released on February 3, 2010. The group released their second full-length album Neverland
on September 1, 2011.
On May 2011, U-KISS formally signed under Avex Japan for their Japanese debut. They are now preparing for their formal debut into Japan
, set for December 14th, with the release of their single ‘Tick Tack‘.
were former members of the boy band Xing
. Kim Kibum left the group in early 2007 while Kevin Woo left the group four months before the debut of U-KISS. The other five members were all individually selected by NH Media through auditions. U-KISS debuted in Japan on August 15, 2008 at the Power of Atamix 08. The group released their first mini album, New Generation, (N-Generation) on September 3, 2008, with the main track, "Not Young". U-KISS later debuted in South Korea
on August 28, 2008, with a performance of "Not Young" on Mnet
's M! Countdown and a release of their first music video. In 2009, U-KISS has been considered for a 150 billion KRW worth collaboration-project between two nations, Japan
and South Korea
. It was revealed that a popular entertainment company, Yoshimoto Group in Japan
invested 150 billion KRW to groom U-KISS to be an internationally-known group. The reason behind this is their quality as a group with multilingual members: Alexander can converse in seven languages -Spanish
, Portuguese
, Cantonese
, Japanese
, Mandarin
, Korean
and English
; Eli
is good in English
, Korean
and Mandarin; the maknae Dongho
can articulate in Korean
and Mandarin; Kevin
in English
while Kibum
can speak Japanese
.
with its title song, "I Like You". On the same day, a music video for I Like You was released with an old-school theme inspired by the 80's. They also performed their carrier single live in various music shows. U-KISS becomes sensation in Thailand
pulling 5-days straight fan meetings in promotion with their album Bring It Back 2 Old School
, they also won on an online voting in Thailand
beating the Wonder Girls
. After their promotional cycle for "Bring It Back 2 Old School
", U-KISS starred in their very first variety show, All About U-KISS.
In 2009, Kevin Woo joined Arirang's radio show Pops in Seoul hosting the 'All About You' segment alongside co-host Isak N Jiyeon
. Shortly after, Alexander was invited to host the show too. In April that same year, Eli also became an MC of MBC's show, Fusion. In late 2009, U-KISS released a third mini-album titled ContiUkiss
on November 5, 2009. Lee Kiseop
, a new member, joined the group during the promotion of this mini-album with their carrier single, Man Man Ha Ni. This song is often known as U-KISS' breakthrough song as it helped them to make their names known in the Korean entertainment industry.> U-KISS held their first fan meeting titled "Only 4 U" to celebrate their 500th days in the industry, that was sponsored by GomTV.
Lee Kiseop
appeared in a variety show known as Uljjang Shidae 2 or Ulzzang Generation 2 (Pretty Boys and Girls Season 2) with fellow member Soo Hyun also guest starring in an episode. Dong Ho
. the youngest of the group has made many appearances on many variety shows at the end of 2009, helping to promote U-KISS. Such shows include The Invincible Baseball Team and Idol Maknae Rebellion. Dongho
is the most active member of the group and has been invited in many other shows. He has been thanked for helping the group to be more well-known.
Kevin
and Alexander were featured in Brave Brother's song, "Finally" wherein a music video for the track was released a few weeks after. Members Eli
and Kibum
also starred in the Thai
drama Autumn's Destiny. However, the drama was aired in Thailand
only. As both Eli
and Kibum
could not speak Thai, their voices were dubbed. The drama aired its premiere episode on January 16, 2010.
Before the release of their first full-length album, television station MBC stated that U-KISS would star in a new variety show called U-KISS' Vampire, which later premiered on January 22, 2010. In the show, the members moved into a dormitory that they stayed during the whole duration of filming. They were sorted into groups according to their blood type
s. Alexander, Kibum
, Eli
and Kevin
were grouped into the Blood Type O group. Soo Hyun and Kiseop
were grouped into the Blood Type A group while remaining member, Dongho
, into the Blood Type B group. U-KISS Vampires aim was to reveal the true identities of each member according to their different blood types.
Their first full-length album, Only One
, was released on February 3, 2010. The song "Without You," the title track, was first released on January 27, 2010 as a digital single but later, their managing company decided that they would promote Bingeul Bingeul
, in which it became another hit like its predecessor "Man Man Ha Ni". Their full-length album, Only One
topped Hanteo Charts, Hot Tracks, Syn-nara Records and Evan Records in just one day making it U-KISS greatest achievement to date. It became their highest chart-topping single in the Philippines
which resulted in visits to the country with mall shows and a successful first concert. On April 15, 2010, shortly after their successful mall shows in the Philippines
, U-KISS started promotions for their follow up song from their Only One album, titled "Mworago" (What). A music video was taped, and a teaser released, but remained unreleased to date, due to unknown reasons.
U-KISS also starred in their next reality-variety show titled Chef's Kiss. In this variety show, the members opened a real restaurant which they named U-KISS Steak House. The seven members were split into teams and each week, they competed among themselves to decide which team would be chosen to cook in the restaurant that week. Chef's Kiss aired its last episode on July 30, 2010 and was one of the highest-rated show.
for a series of special mall shows from March 26–28, 2010. The group visited SM North Edsa, SM Megamall
and SM City Pampanga
. This was in line with the promotion of their album Only One
and the group's solo concert in the Philippines
in June.
On June 19, 2010, Geneses Dream Entertainment brought U-KISS to Malaysia for a fan meeting held in Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur
Convention Centre. Later that year, U-KISS returned to Philippines and joined fellow Korean entertainer Rain as guests in his concert, titled "Intensity" in the Philippines
at the SM Mall of Asia
Concert Grounds on September 11, 2010. This was their third visit to Philippines
.
On November 30, 2010, U-KISS went to Mongolia
to perform a special on Arirang's music programm, M Wave concert. It was held in Mongol Palace Ulaanbaatar. This concert celebrated the 20th anniversary of the friendship between Korea
and Mongolia
.
Due to their success in the Philippines
, U-KISS held a concert at the Araneta Coliseum
in Manila
, Philippines
. The show was originally scheduled on May 29, 2010 but later postponed to June 14, 2010 due to some delays and problems regarding the venue. U-KISS arrived in Manila
on June 13, 2010 and had several television guestings as they appeared in a Philippine Sunday Music Show Party Pilipinas
and also participated in the celebration of Independence Day
in the Philippines where they performed Bingeul Bingeul
and Man Man Ha Ni. They also appeared in a showbiz-oriented show, Showbiz Central
under GMA Network
to promote their group and their new album. The concert was titled U-KISS First Kiss Tour in Manila. U-KISS is the second Korean group to stage a concert in Araneta Coliseum
, the first being Super Junior
.
On August 2, 2010, U-KISS member Alexander and Kevin
were nominated once again to host Arirang's M-Wave program in both Korean
and English
. On November 19, 2010, as part of their fourth mini-album, Break Time
promotions, U-KISS visited Singapore
to perform at The Kings of Freedom Concert held at the Bedok Reservoir
Park.
U-Kiss successfully held their very first independent Japan
concert on December 6, 2010 in Osaka with over 3,000 fans in attendance.
, on October 4, 2010, in South Korea
. It included five new songs and instrumental versions of two of the new songs in the album. The album contained a 50-page photograph book and a photo card of either any of the seven members or one of the group. Three days after the release of the album, it topped the Hanteo charts. The teaser for the "Shut Up!!" music video
was scheduled to be released on the afternoon of October 3, 2010. But it was later pushed back to October 4, 2010.
U-Kiss performed "Shut Up!!
," the title track of their mini-album, on Mnet's M! Countdown on October 7, 2010. The full music video was released on October 7, 2010.
, Eli
, and Ki Seop have been cast for MBC every1’s special new sitcom, titled 'Real School' which is 40-episode long sitcom series, for which they will play three high school
students who board at an ‘English Village’ in an attempt to crack their fear of speaking English
. Its pilot episode aired on January 10, 2011. Meanwhile, Dongho
was cast to act in his ever first drama, Royal Family under MBC, as Jo Byung Joon. Dongho
has also since played in several films, including The Villain & Widow and My Black Mini Dress.
In early 2011, the management announced that U-KISS was planning to debut in United States. The group recorded over 100 tracks to be sorted-out for their upcoming US album. But news regarding this debut vanished as Alexander and Kibum
reported to depart from the group. Alexander and Kibum
left the band on February 23, 2011. A couple of days after the original members Alexander and Kibum left U-KISS, NH Media introduced two new members, Kim Jae Seop and Yeo Hoon Min. Kim Jae Seop is also known as AJ and Yeo Hoon Min, as Hoon. Before debuting in U-KISS, AJ was a former member of the South Korean boyband Paran which was also under the management of NH Media. With the two new members, U-KISS made their comeback on March 30 with their new album, Bran New Kiss
. They literally became an overnight sensation with the release of Bran New Kiss by placing first on many online music charts. A music video for their single, "0330" was released on the same day. The new U-KISS performed "0330" live, on the next day March 31 on M! Countdown.
In May 17, 2011 U-KISS, along with other groups, performed for Korea
-Taiwan
Friendship Concert held at the TICC Taiwan
. The group performed their single Shut Up!
. The group also performed "0330" on the 2011's Dream Concert on May 28, 2011. They also walked on the red carpet held at the same day on Seoul World Cup Stadium
. The performance was televised on June 10, 2011.
On February 28, U-KISS began filming a movie with Jay Park
, Kim Soo Ro and Park Ye Jin with a working title, Mr. Idol. This will be the group's first movie and will be shown in theaters in August.
Dongho
will also be starring in a 3D
animation
movie titled Hong Gil Dong 2084 as the voice of the lead character, Hong Gil Dong which will have its premiere on August 18. The production company stated "Dongho has a cute face with versatile talents[...] thus having a fanbase that consists of both younger and older generations[...] bold personality especially resembles the animation's character, Hong Gil Dong". It took 3 years to accomplish 'Hong Gil Dong 2084,' with costs reaching 36 billion won.
South Korea
’s KBS program Music Bank
held a live event at the Tokyo Dome
on July 13 entitled “K-POP FESTIVAL: MUSIC BANK in TOKYO”. U-KISS was one of the 15 Korean groups who performed in the said event. U-KISS is considered one of the busiest K-Pop
boybands because of their engagement on various shows and concerts, also, the group is one of the 10 Koreans to perform at the Korean Music Wave 2011 which was held in Singapore
on July 15. U-KISS performed their hit singles Bingeul Bingeul
, Man Man Ha Ni, 0330 and the first full performance of Everyday. Aside from their performance, lead singer Kevin
also act as an MC for the show. The group also held a public fanmeeting on June 10 , 2011 at Kuala Lumpur
, Malaysia.
daily charts on the day of its release.
On May 2011, U-KISS formally signed under Avex Japan for their Japanese debut. They are soon to release the Japan
ese version of Bran New Kiss
on August 24, 2011 while the group's first ever Japanese album will be released in December of the same year. On June 7, U-KISS along with fellow K-Pop
artists held a concert-for-a-cause dubbed as Seoul-Osaka Music of Heart 2011 to help victims of the Japan
earthquake
tragedy
. From June 8, 2011, the group went to stay in Japan
for 3 months to prepare for their official Japan
ese debut by which they are eyeing to set themselves on the Oricon Chart. U-KISS also performed for the KPOP Premium Concert
on June 25, 2011 that was held Live at Zepp Fukuoka. On July 7, 2011 U-KISS appeared on "Radio Kyoto KBS". They also appeared on a weekly show, "Made in BS Japan" from June 15 to July 20 episodes.
They showed how powerful the hallyu wave is by garnering thousands of fans in Nagoya. According to NH Media and Avex Japan, 5,000 fans gathered in Nagoya for a fan meeting while 10,000 fans assembled in Tokyo. U-KISS is set on another fan meeting in Osaka on the 30th and is expected as a sold-out show also. They also received good reviews by appearing on a preview event of the movie My Black Mini Dress, which Dongho
acted in. U-KISS maknae, Dongho
act as a lead role for an upcoming movie Don’t Cry Mommy, and is expected to premiere soon in Japan
.
The Japanese version of their album, Bran New Kiss
was released on August 24, 2010. It debuts at Rank #5 in the Oricon chart, while it climbs at Rank #3 on the following days. Avex Japan also reported that the group will have their first Japan
major concert in Osaka
on 2012.
on September with their second full album. The group will be working with the best sound engineers in Korea
and Japan
together with an American producer while using top-notch facilities in Osaka, Japan. American producer and songwriter JD Relic (who wrote Neverland, Baby Don't Cry, and Top that), hinted being in the studio with the guys of U-Kiss on May 25, 2011. Representatives announced, “Composers from Korea
, United States
, and Japan
[...] in Japan right now to help the members with the recordings.”
It’s been revealed that U-KISS will also be collaborating with fellow NH Media artist- Paran to be included in the album. The album will be released on September 1, 2011. U-KISS released a teaser for their second full-length album entitled Neverland
on August 25, while their promotional single, "Someday" was released on August 26, 2011. Meanwhile, the carrier single "Neverland" was released on September 1, 2011 along with album and a music video through M-Net
.
U-KISS has announced that they’ll be taking “Neverland” to six different countries in the coming month which grants Kissmes request from all over Asia
. The group recently received 15 invitations from different countries all over the world as a part of their promotions for “Neverland”. U-KISS has decided therefore to set out on a 15,000 km journey across Asia, right in the middle of their promotions. Starting with Malaysia on September 24, China
on the 27th, and Taiwan
on October 3. They’ll still be attending music programs in Korea
as well as several concert events in Changwon, Mokpo, and Gumi. The tour then continues as they will also visit Thailand
, while Philippines
on the latter date of October will serve as the last stop for the tour.
to promote Bran New Kiss
. U-KISS is supposed to be the first Korean Group to visit the island state of Brunei
until it was postponed and then cancelled for an unknowned reason. The group will also visit Taiwan
for a special show dubbed as "Kiss U & Me Taiwan Fanmeeting" on November 19, 2011. It will be held inside the Chung-Cheng Hall at the National Taipei University of Technology. This was organized by All Access Network Communication Co., Ltd., and Crown Communication Co., Ltd (全通網傳播有限公司、一冠傳播有限公司) and sponsored by NH Entertainment Media Agency, DBM Media and Starry Sky Media. The group is also scheduled to visit Malaysia as part of their Asia tour.
U-KISS is also set to hold a concert in the North America
region. Aside from that, they are also set to perform on various countries in Asia
. According to NH Media, the boys will perform in United States
, Canada
, Japan
, Thailand
, China
and Singapore
at the end of the year.
on December 14th with the release of their single ‘Tick Tack‘, which was also written by JD Relic who wrote their previous single "Neverland". U-KISS participated in the Chinese-Korean Music Festival that took place in Beijing, China on the November 8 and have a few performances scheduled in Taiwan
and Hong Kong
. Once they complete their Chinese promotions, they will be heading to Japan on the 22nd. Their agency stated, “On top of having powerful dance performances and strong vocals, a few members are able to speak fluently in languages such as English, Chinese and Japanese, enabling them to quickly develop an international fan base.” On November 18, 2011 Japan’s Fuji TV Network revealed a preview for the video, and it’s generated high levels of anticipation from fans. On November 23, the full track leaked online. However the full music video, along with the digital single will be released on December 14. On November 21st, the maknae of the group, Dongho
wrapped up a day of shooting on set when he felt sudden pain
around his lower back area. After going to the hospital
, he discovered that he had cracked his tailbone. The injury was treated, but he’s still feeling pain and was told he needed sufficient time to rest and recover. The incident brought a wave of concern for the group’s promotions schedule, as they’re currently slated to make their Japanese debut. On November 24th, NH Media stated, “We are working hard to make sure that the injury will not affect U-KISS’s Japanese promotions.” At this time, Dongho is said to be having difficulty performing the intense choreography
set for their upcoming debut.Two weeks prior to the official launch, U-KISS and Ukissticktack trended on Twitter
worldwide.
:신수현) Born on March 11, 1989. Shin Soohyun is the newly appointed leader and main vocalist of the group. Previously, Soohyun was a trainee under JYP Entertainment
and also a Good Entertainment trainee. He is the power vocalist of the group, as he is noted for his powerful singing style. He has two sisters, one older and one younger. His father passed away when he was in the second grade of Junior high school. His specialities are R&B, dancing, soccer, and piano
.
Kiseop
(Lee Kiseop) (Hangul
:이기섭) Born on January 17, 1991. He is a vocalist and the main dancer of the group. Kiseop is known for being an Ulzzang Eoljjang
‘best face’ in Korea. His special ability is martial arts (Taekwondo
), Beat boxing, dancing and acting. He loves photography and lists it as one of his hobbies. He is living with his parents and older sister who are all Buddhist. Kiseop joined U-KISS in 2009 with the release of Man Man Ha Ni, which made the group become a seven-membered group.
Eli
(Kim Kyoung Jae) (Hangul
:김경재) Born on March 13, 1991. His English name is Ellison, which his nickname Eli derives from. He is the main rapper and vocalist of the group. Eli was born in Washington, D.C.
and is fluent in English
. He studied abroad in Beijing
and can speak Mandarin fluently. His family consists of his parents, older sister, and younger sister. He is a Christian
. His specialities are Taekwondo
and Kung Fu.He is also a host in a tv show at arirang w/c is pops in seoul together w/ the other members Kevin Woo and Alexander Lee Eusebio.
AJ (Kim Jaeseop) (Hangul
:김재섭) Born on June 4, 1991. He is better known as AJ, and is the second addition to the group after Alexander and Kibum's departure from the group. AJ is fluent in Korean and English
as he went to an international school in Korea before. Formerly he was the youngest member of the group Paran. Due to the other members leaving for the army or pursuing solo activities, the group virtually disbanded, with no formal announcement. He currently goes to Columbia University
. AJ is the lead rapper, vocalist, and dancer in U-KISS.
Hoon (Yeo Hoon Min) (Hangul
:여훈민) Born on August 16, 1991. He is known as Hoon, and is the first addition to the group after Alexander and Kibum's departure from the group. He is one of the two lead vocalist. Before joining the group, Hoon had a solo career and previously released one album. He is currently attending Dong Guk University majoring in theater. Hoon is also a Taekwondo
athlete, and briefly made a cameo in SBS's drama Athena
as a bodyguard of President.
Kevin
(Woo Sung Hyun) (Hangul
:우성현), Born on November 25, 1991. Korean name: Woo Sunghyun (Hangul
:우성현). Kevin is the other lead vocalist and the second main vocalist of the group. He was born in Danville
, California
, United States
and is fluent in English. He attended Monte Vista High School
. Before debuting with U-KISS in 2008, he debuted in 2006 with a rotational group called XING
alongside his former group-mate Marumir
otherwise known as Kibum
until he left the group and joined U-KISS. Kevin is well known for his flexibility and ability to cover girl group dances. He was the host of Arirang TV
's radio show Pops in Seoul with group-mates Eli and Alexander. His specialities are popping dance, guitar
, and piano
. He has one older sister, and he is a Christian
.
Dongho
(Shin Dongho) (Hangul
:신동호) Born on June 29, 1994. He's the youngest member of the group. Dongho is the lead rapper, lead dancer, vocalist and maknae of the group. Dongho can communicate in Mandarin
because he studied in Beijing
, China
at a young age. Currently Dongho is attending Hanrim Entertainment Arts School. Dongho is the most active member of the group, and participated in a number of projects such as acting in dramas and multiple variety shows. Because of his activities, the other members stated that Dongho is the one who makes U-KISS receive more popularity and are thankful to Dongho because of that. Recently, Dongho gained a lot of attention after his cameo in the movie "My Black Mini Dress" with Yoo In Na.
:알렉산더) Born on July 29, 1988. Alexander was born in Hong Kong
but grew up in Macau from multinational parents. His father is half Portuguese
, half Chinese
and his mother is Korean. Alexander is well known as an idol who can speak seven languages: Cantonese
, English
, Korean
, Mandarin
, Spanish
, Portuguese
, and Japanese
. He is a Christian
. He was formerly a rapper for the group.
Kibum
(Hangul
:김기범) Born on December 29, 1990. Kibum was formerly a vocalist of the group. He left the group after his company terminated his contract. Kibum is famously known as being the younger brother of SS501's Kim Hyung Jun before debuting with U-KISS. Kibum, along with group-mate Kevin, was a member of the group XING
. He used the stage name Marumir
when he was in XING
. One year after XING's debut, Kibum decided to leave for a better future. Kibum is known for his cheerful and witty personality. Kibum can speak Korean
, Japanese
, and conversational English
. Kibum will be debuting in Japan as a solo artist under the stage name, Allen.
Extended Plays
Soundtracks and other Singles
Single Albums
Boy band
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formed by NH Media in 2008. The members of the group are Soohyun, Eli
Kim Eli
Kim Kyoung-Jae or Ellison Kim , popularly known as Kim Eli, is an American-born South Korean idol singer and one of the seven-member Korean boyband, U-KISS under NH Media Entertainment. Eli is very well known as a trainee for Taekwondo and Kung Fu...
, Kevin
Kevin Woo
Kevin Woo , is a Korean-American singer, currently a member and lead vocal of a seven-member South Korean boy band, U-KISS, formed by NH Media in 2008. Bandmates include Shin Soohyun, Lee Kiseop, Ellison Kim, AJ, Hoon and Shin Dongho. Previous Members Include Alexander Lee Eusebio and Kim Kibum...
, Dongho
Shin Dongho
Shin Dongho is a South Korean idol singer and member of the Korean boyband, U-KISS under NH Media Entertainment. Dongho is the youngest of the members which include Kevin Woo, Lee Kiseop, Shin Soohyun, Kim Eli, Kim Jaesop and Yeo Hoon Min. Dongho can communicate in Mandarin because he studied in...
, Kiseop
Lee Kiseop
Lee Kiseop is a South Korean idol singer and is currently one of the seven-member South Korean boy band , idol group U-KISS, under NH Media Entertainment. Other members include Kevin Woo, Shin Soohyun, Ellison Kim, Shin Dongho, Kim JaeSeop & Yeo Hoon Min.Kiseop is the seventh member to the former...
, Hoon and AJ (both joining the group in 2011). Alexander and Kibum became former members, when their contracts were terminated in early 2011,
The group has released two full-length albums, five extended plays and various singles. Their first full length album, Only One
Only One (U-KISS album)
Only One is an album by South Korean boy band U-KISS. The first full-length album by the group, it was released on February 3, 2010. It features the lead single "Round and Round ".-Release:...
, was released on February 3, 2010. The group released their second full-length album Neverland
Neverland (U-KISS album)
Neverland is the second studio album by South Korean boy band U-KISS released on September 1, 2011. It is the first full-length album to feature new members, Hoon and AJ. The album's first buzz single, "Someday", was released digitally August 26, 2011. The first official single off the album,...
on September 1, 2011.
On May 2011, U-KISS formally signed under Avex Japan for their Japanese debut. They are now preparing for their formal debut into Japan
Japan
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, set for December 14th, with the release of their single ‘Tick Tack‘.
Pre-debut and Debut
U-KISS was first formed as a six member boy-group in 2008. Kim Kibum and Kevin WooKevin Woo
Kevin Woo , is a Korean-American singer, currently a member and lead vocal of a seven-member South Korean boy band, U-KISS, formed by NH Media in 2008. Bandmates include Shin Soohyun, Lee Kiseop, Ellison Kim, AJ, Hoon and Shin Dongho. Previous Members Include Alexander Lee Eusebio and Kim Kibum...
were former members of the boy band Xing
Xing (band)
XING is a 5-member male group from South Korea. The members include Kim Dong Geun, Kim Jin Wan, Hwang Doo Hwan, Jin Hyeon Jin and Kim Wan Chul...
. Kim Kibum left the group in early 2007 while Kevin Woo left the group four months before the debut of U-KISS. The other five members were all individually selected by NH Media through auditions. U-KISS debuted in Japan on August 15, 2008 at the Power of Atamix 08. The group released their first mini album, New Generation, (N-Generation) on September 3, 2008, with the main track, "Not Young". U-KISS later debuted in South Korea
South Korea
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on August 28, 2008, with a performance of "Not Young" on Mnet
Mnet (TV channel)
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's M! Countdown and a release of their first music video. In 2009, U-KISS has been considered for a 150 billion KRW worth collaboration-project between two nations, Japan
Japan
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and South Korea
South Korea
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. It was revealed that a popular entertainment company, Yoshimoto Group in Japan
Japan
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invested 150 billion KRW to groom U-KISS to be an internationally-known group. The reason behind this is their quality as a group with multilingual members: Alexander can converse in seven languages -Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
, Portuguese
Portuguese language
Portuguese is a Romance language that arose in the medieval Kingdom of Galicia, nowadays Galicia and Northern Portugal. The southern part of the Kingdom of Galicia became independent as the County of Portugal in 1095...
, Cantonese
Cantonese
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, Japanese
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages, none of which has gained wide acceptance among historical linguists .Japanese is an...
, Mandarin
Standard Chinese
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, Korean
Korean language
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and English
English language
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; Eli
Kim Eli
Kim Kyoung-Jae or Ellison Kim , popularly known as Kim Eli, is an American-born South Korean idol singer and one of the seven-member Korean boyband, U-KISS under NH Media Entertainment. Eli is very well known as a trainee for Taekwondo and Kung Fu...
is good in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, Korean
Korean language
Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing...
and Mandarin; the maknae Dongho
Shin Dongho
Shin Dongho is a South Korean idol singer and member of the Korean boyband, U-KISS under NH Media Entertainment. Dongho is the youngest of the members which include Kevin Woo, Lee Kiseop, Shin Soohyun, Kim Eli, Kim Jaesop and Yeo Hoon Min. Dongho can communicate in Mandarin because he studied in...
can articulate in Korean
Korean language
Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing...
and Mandarin; Kevin
Kevin Woo
Kevin Woo , is a Korean-American singer, currently a member and lead vocal of a seven-member South Korean boy band, U-KISS, formed by NH Media in 2008. Bandmates include Shin Soohyun, Lee Kiseop, Ellison Kim, AJ, Hoon and Shin Dongho. Previous Members Include Alexander Lee Eusebio and Kim Kibum...
in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
while Kibum
Marumir
Kim Kibum Born on December 29, 1990 in Seoul, South Korea to Korean parents and an older brother, who is most famously known as SS501's maknae Kim Hyung Jun. Kibum made his music debut in 2006 with the k-pop group XING, alongside Cheon Hye Sung, Yume, and Kevin Woo. But a year after debuting with...
can speak Japanese
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages, none of which has gained wide acceptance among historical linguists .Japanese is an...
.
All About U-KISS, New member and mini-albums
U-KISS released their second mini-album on February 11, 2009, called Bring It Back 2 Old SchoolBring It Back 2 Old School
Bring It Back 2 Old School is an album by South Korean boy band U-KISS. It is the second mini-album that was released by the entire group minus Lee Kiseop, who joined for the third mini-album ContiUKiss. The songs featured are very upbeat and hypnotic, featuring a much younger version of U-Kiss...
with its title song, "I Like You". On the same day, a music video for I Like You was released with an old-school theme inspired by the 80's. They also performed their carrier single live in various music shows. U-KISS becomes sensation in Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
pulling 5-days straight fan meetings in promotion with their album Bring It Back 2 Old School
Bring It Back 2 Old School
Bring It Back 2 Old School is an album by South Korean boy band U-KISS. It is the second mini-album that was released by the entire group minus Lee Kiseop, who joined for the third mini-album ContiUKiss. The songs featured are very upbeat and hypnotic, featuring a much younger version of U-Kiss...
, they also won on an online voting in Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
beating the Wonder Girls
Wonder Girls
Wonder Girls is a South Korean girl group. Its producer and manager is singer-songwriter Park Jin-Young and the Wonder Girls is signed to his talent agency, JYP Entertainment. Each of the five original members were selected through auditions...
. After their promotional cycle for "Bring It Back 2 Old School
Bring It Back 2 Old School
Bring It Back 2 Old School is an album by South Korean boy band U-KISS. It is the second mini-album that was released by the entire group minus Lee Kiseop, who joined for the third mini-album ContiUKiss. The songs featured are very upbeat and hypnotic, featuring a much younger version of U-Kiss...
", U-KISS starred in their very first variety show, All About U-KISS.
In 2009, Kevin Woo joined Arirang's radio show Pops in Seoul hosting the 'All About You' segment alongside co-host Isak N Jiyeon
Isak N Jiyeon
Isak N Jiyeon was a Korean female duo formed by SM Entertainment in 2002. The group has since been disbanded. Many think the disbandment was due to low album sales and lack of popularity, but that wasn't the case; the only problem with the duo was timing: Isak had to go back to her home in...
. Shortly after, Alexander was invited to host the show too. In April that same year, Eli also became an MC of MBC's show, Fusion. In late 2009, U-KISS released a third mini-album titled ContiUkiss
ContiUKiss
ContiUKiss is an EP released by the South Korean boy band U-KISS. It is the group's third mini-album and first release including the member Lee Kiseop. Released in November 6, 2009, this album received popularity over their track Man Man Ha Ni which through the MV revealed each member's maturity...
on November 5, 2009. Lee Kiseop
Lee Kiseop
Lee Kiseop is a South Korean idol singer and is currently one of the seven-member South Korean boy band , idol group U-KISS, under NH Media Entertainment. Other members include Kevin Woo, Shin Soohyun, Ellison Kim, Shin Dongho, Kim JaeSeop & Yeo Hoon Min.Kiseop is the seventh member to the former...
, a new member, joined the group during the promotion of this mini-album with their carrier single, Man Man Ha Ni. This song is often known as U-KISS' breakthrough song as it helped them to make their names known in the Korean entertainment industry.> U-KISS held their first fan meeting titled "Only 4 U" to celebrate their 500th days in the industry, that was sponsored by GomTV.
Lee Kiseop
Lee Kiseop
Lee Kiseop is a South Korean idol singer and is currently one of the seven-member South Korean boy band , idol group U-KISS, under NH Media Entertainment. Other members include Kevin Woo, Shin Soohyun, Ellison Kim, Shin Dongho, Kim JaeSeop & Yeo Hoon Min.Kiseop is the seventh member to the former...
appeared in a variety show known as Uljjang Shidae 2 or Ulzzang Generation 2 (Pretty Boys and Girls Season 2) with fellow member Soo Hyun also guest starring in an episode. Dong Ho
Shin Dongho
Shin Dongho is a South Korean idol singer and member of the Korean boyband, U-KISS under NH Media Entertainment. Dongho is the youngest of the members which include Kevin Woo, Lee Kiseop, Shin Soohyun, Kim Eli, Kim Jaesop and Yeo Hoon Min. Dongho can communicate in Mandarin because he studied in...
. the youngest of the group has made many appearances on many variety shows at the end of 2009, helping to promote U-KISS. Such shows include The Invincible Baseball Team and Idol Maknae Rebellion. Dongho
Shin Dongho
Shin Dongho is a South Korean idol singer and member of the Korean boyband, U-KISS under NH Media Entertainment. Dongho is the youngest of the members which include Kevin Woo, Lee Kiseop, Shin Soohyun, Kim Eli, Kim Jaesop and Yeo Hoon Min. Dongho can communicate in Mandarin because he studied in...
is the most active member of the group and has been invited in many other shows. He has been thanked for helping the group to be more well-known.
Kevin
Kevin Woo
Kevin Woo , is a Korean-American singer, currently a member and lead vocal of a seven-member South Korean boy band, U-KISS, formed by NH Media in 2008. Bandmates include Shin Soohyun, Lee Kiseop, Ellison Kim, AJ, Hoon and Shin Dongho. Previous Members Include Alexander Lee Eusebio and Kim Kibum...
and Alexander were featured in Brave Brother's song, "Finally" wherein a music video for the track was released a few weeks after. Members Eli
Kim Eli
Kim Kyoung-Jae or Ellison Kim , popularly known as Kim Eli, is an American-born South Korean idol singer and one of the seven-member Korean boyband, U-KISS under NH Media Entertainment. Eli is very well known as a trainee for Taekwondo and Kung Fu...
and Kibum
Marumir
Kim Kibum Born on December 29, 1990 in Seoul, South Korea to Korean parents and an older brother, who is most famously known as SS501's maknae Kim Hyung Jun. Kibum made his music debut in 2006 with the k-pop group XING, alongside Cheon Hye Sung, Yume, and Kevin Woo. But a year after debuting with...
also starred in the Thai
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
drama Autumn's Destiny. However, the drama was aired in Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
only. As both Eli
Kim Eli
Kim Kyoung-Jae or Ellison Kim , popularly known as Kim Eli, is an American-born South Korean idol singer and one of the seven-member Korean boyband, U-KISS under NH Media Entertainment. Eli is very well known as a trainee for Taekwondo and Kung Fu...
and Kibum
Marumir
Kim Kibum Born on December 29, 1990 in Seoul, South Korea to Korean parents and an older brother, who is most famously known as SS501's maknae Kim Hyung Jun. Kibum made his music debut in 2006 with the k-pop group XING, alongside Cheon Hye Sung, Yume, and Kevin Woo. But a year after debuting with...
could not speak Thai, their voices were dubbed. The drama aired its premiere episode on January 16, 2010.
First full-length album and Other Activities
On January 18, 2010, U-KISS formally opened their official fan club, KissMe with an official color of Pearl Pink.Before the release of their first full-length album, television station MBC stated that U-KISS would star in a new variety show called U-KISS' Vampire, which later premiered on January 22, 2010. In the show, the members moved into a dormitory that they stayed during the whole duration of filming. They were sorted into groups according to their blood type
Blood type
A blood type is a classification of blood based on the presence or absence of inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood cells . These antigens may be proteins, carbohydrates, glycoproteins, or glycolipids, depending on the blood group system...
s. Alexander, Kibum
Marumir
Kim Kibum Born on December 29, 1990 in Seoul, South Korea to Korean parents and an older brother, who is most famously known as SS501's maknae Kim Hyung Jun. Kibum made his music debut in 2006 with the k-pop group XING, alongside Cheon Hye Sung, Yume, and Kevin Woo. But a year after debuting with...
, Eli
Kim Eli
Kim Kyoung-Jae or Ellison Kim , popularly known as Kim Eli, is an American-born South Korean idol singer and one of the seven-member Korean boyband, U-KISS under NH Media Entertainment. Eli is very well known as a trainee for Taekwondo and Kung Fu...
and Kevin
Kevin Woo
Kevin Woo , is a Korean-American singer, currently a member and lead vocal of a seven-member South Korean boy band, U-KISS, formed by NH Media in 2008. Bandmates include Shin Soohyun, Lee Kiseop, Ellison Kim, AJ, Hoon and Shin Dongho. Previous Members Include Alexander Lee Eusebio and Kim Kibum...
were grouped into the Blood Type O group. Soo Hyun and Kiseop
Lee Kiseop
Lee Kiseop is a South Korean idol singer and is currently one of the seven-member South Korean boy band , idol group U-KISS, under NH Media Entertainment. Other members include Kevin Woo, Shin Soohyun, Ellison Kim, Shin Dongho, Kim JaeSeop & Yeo Hoon Min.Kiseop is the seventh member to the former...
were grouped into the Blood Type A group while remaining member, Dongho
Shin Dongho
Shin Dongho is a South Korean idol singer and member of the Korean boyband, U-KISS under NH Media Entertainment. Dongho is the youngest of the members which include Kevin Woo, Lee Kiseop, Shin Soohyun, Kim Eli, Kim Jaesop and Yeo Hoon Min. Dongho can communicate in Mandarin because he studied in...
, into the Blood Type B group. U-KISS Vampires aim was to reveal the true identities of each member according to their different blood types.
Their first full-length album, Only One
Only One (U-KISS album)
Only One is an album by South Korean boy band U-KISS. The first full-length album by the group, it was released on February 3, 2010. It features the lead single "Round and Round ".-Release:...
, was released on February 3, 2010. The song "Without You," the title track, was first released on January 27, 2010 as a digital single but later, their managing company decided that they would promote Bingeul Bingeul
Bingeul Bingeul
Bingeul Bingeul is a song performed by South Korean boyband, U-KISS from the group's first full length album, Only One...
, in which it became another hit like its predecessor "Man Man Ha Ni". Their full-length album, Only One
Only One (U-KISS album)
Only One is an album by South Korean boy band U-KISS. The first full-length album by the group, it was released on February 3, 2010. It features the lead single "Round and Round ".-Release:...
topped Hanteo Charts, Hot Tracks, Syn-nara Records and Evan Records in just one day making it U-KISS greatest achievement to date. It became their highest chart-topping single in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
which resulted in visits to the country with mall shows and a successful first concert. On April 15, 2010, shortly after their successful mall shows in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, U-KISS started promotions for their follow up song from their Only One album, titled "Mworago" (What). A music video was taped, and a teaser released, but remained unreleased to date, due to unknown reasons.
U-KISS also starred in their next reality-variety show titled Chef's Kiss. In this variety show, the members opened a real restaurant which they named U-KISS Steak House. The seven members were split into teams and each week, they competed among themselves to decide which team would be chosen to cook in the restaurant that week. Chef's Kiss aired its last episode on July 30, 2010 and was one of the highest-rated show.
U-KISS in Asian Cities and First Solo Concert
Premiere Entertainment Philippines Inc. (PEP) brought U-KISS to ManilaManila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
for a series of special mall shows from March 26–28, 2010. The group visited SM North Edsa, SM Megamall
SM Megamall
SM Megamall is a huge shopping mall located in the Ortigas business district of Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the 3rd SM Supermall developed and operated by SM Prime Holdings, the largest mall operator in the Philippines owned by Henry Sy Sr. The mall has two buildings interconnected with a bridge...
and SM City Pampanga
SM City Pampanga
SM City Pampanga is a large shopping mall owned and operated by SM Prime Holdings, the largest mall operator in the Philippines. It is the very first SM Supermall in Central Luzon. SM City Pampanga is currently the longest and biggest mall in the region, with more than 820 meters sprawl of mall...
. This was in line with the promotion of their album Only One
Only One (U-KISS album)
Only One is an album by South Korean boy band U-KISS. The first full-length album by the group, it was released on February 3, 2010. It features the lead single "Round and Round ".-Release:...
and the group's solo concert in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
in June.
On June 19, 2010, Geneses Dream Entertainment brought U-KISS to Malaysia for a fan meeting held in Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
Convention Centre. Later that year, U-KISS returned to Philippines and joined fellow Korean entertainer Rain as guests in his concert, titled "Intensity" in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
at the SM Mall of Asia
SM Mall of Asia
SM Mall of Asia is a shopping mall owned and developed by SM Prime Holdings, the largest mall developer and owner in the Philippines. SM Mall of Asia is the 2nd largest mall in the Philippines after SM City North EDSA, 3rd largest shopping mall in Asia and the 4th largest shopping mall in the world...
Concert Grounds on September 11, 2010. This was their third visit to Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
.
On November 30, 2010, U-KISS went to Mongolia
Mongolia
Mongolia is a landlocked country in East and Central Asia. It is bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south, east and west. Although Mongolia does not share a border with Kazakhstan, its western-most point is only from Kazakhstan's eastern tip. Ulan Bator, the capital and largest...
to perform a special on Arirang's music programm, M Wave concert. It was held in Mongol Palace Ulaanbaatar. This concert celebrated the 20th anniversary of the friendship between Korea
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
and Mongolia
Mongolia
Mongolia is a landlocked country in East and Central Asia. It is bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south, east and west. Although Mongolia does not share a border with Kazakhstan, its western-most point is only from Kazakhstan's eastern tip. Ulan Bator, the capital and largest...
.
Due to their success in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, U-KISS held a concert at the Araneta Coliseum
Araneta Coliseum
The Smart Araneta Coliseum, known as The Big Dome is an indoor multi-purpose sports arena located in the Cubao area of Quezon City, Philippines...
in Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. The show was originally scheduled on May 29, 2010 but later postponed to June 14, 2010 due to some delays and problems regarding the venue. U-KISS arrived in Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
on June 13, 2010 and had several television guestings as they appeared in a Philippine Sunday Music Show Party Pilipinas
Party Pilipinas
Party Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk...
and also participated in the celebration of Independence Day
Independence Day
An Independence Day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation's assumption of independent statehood, usually after ceasing to be a colony or part of another nation or state, and more rarely after the end of a military occupation...
in the Philippines where they performed Bingeul Bingeul
Bingeul Bingeul
Bingeul Bingeul is a song performed by South Korean boyband, U-KISS from the group's first full length album, Only One...
and Man Man Ha Ni. They also appeared in a showbiz-oriented show, Showbiz Central
Showbiz Central
Showbiz Central is a Philippine showbiz-oriented talk show which airs every Sunday on GMA Network with a simulcast over DZBB Super Radyo. The show preceded S-Files, a former showbiz talk show that completed a successful 8 year run...
under GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
to promote their group and their new album. The concert was titled U-KISS First Kiss Tour in Manila. U-KISS is the second Korean group to stage a concert in Araneta Coliseum
Araneta Coliseum
The Smart Araneta Coliseum, known as The Big Dome is an indoor multi-purpose sports arena located in the Cubao area of Quezon City, Philippines...
, the first being Super Junior
Super Junior
Super Junior is a South Korean boy band. Formed in 2005 by producer Lee Soo-man of SM Entertainment, the group comprised a total of thirteen members at its peak, and was once claimed to be the world's largest boy band...
.
On August 2, 2010, U-KISS member Alexander and Kevin
Kevin Woo
Kevin Woo , is a Korean-American singer, currently a member and lead vocal of a seven-member South Korean boy band, U-KISS, formed by NH Media in 2008. Bandmates include Shin Soohyun, Lee Kiseop, Ellison Kim, AJ, Hoon and Shin Dongho. Previous Members Include Alexander Lee Eusebio and Kim Kibum...
were nominated once again to host Arirang's M-Wave program in both Korean
Korean language
Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing...
and English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
. On November 19, 2010, as part of their fourth mini-album, Break Time
Break Time
Break Time is the fourth extended play by South Korean band U-KISS, released on October 4, 2010. The title track being Shut Up. It is the last EP by U-KISS to feature members Alexander and KiBum.-Release:...
promotions, U-KISS visited Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
to perform at The Kings of Freedom Concert held at the Bedok Reservoir
Bedok Reservoir
Bedok Reservoir is a reservoir located in the eastern part of Singapore, to the north of Bedok New Town. The reservoir has a surface area of 880,000 m², and a capacity of 12.8 million m³. The mean depth of the reservoir is 9 m, with a maximum depth of 18.2 m...
Park.
U-Kiss successfully held their very first independent Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
concert on December 6, 2010 in Osaka with over 3,000 fans in attendance.
Break Time: The Fourth Mini Album
U-Kiss released their fourth mini-album, Break TimeBreak Time
Break Time is the fourth extended play by South Korean band U-KISS, released on October 4, 2010. The title track being Shut Up. It is the last EP by U-KISS to feature members Alexander and KiBum.-Release:...
, on October 4, 2010, in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. It included five new songs and instrumental versions of two of the new songs in the album. The album contained a 50-page photograph book and a photo card of either any of the seven members or one of the group. Three days after the release of the album, it topped the Hanteo charts. The teaser for the "Shut Up!!" music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was scheduled to be released on the afternoon of October 3, 2010. But it was later pushed back to October 4, 2010.
U-Kiss performed "Shut Up!!
Shut Up! (U-KISS song)
Shut Up! is a song performed by South Korean boyband, U-KISS from the group's fourth mini-album, Break Time...
," the title track of their mini-album, on Mnet's M! Countdown on October 7, 2010. The full music video was released on October 7, 2010.
U.S Debut, Dongho's Acting Career, new members and others
Members Shin DonghoShin Dongho
Shin Dongho is a South Korean idol singer and member of the Korean boyband, U-KISS under NH Media Entertainment. Dongho is the youngest of the members which include Kevin Woo, Lee Kiseop, Shin Soohyun, Kim Eli, Kim Jaesop and Yeo Hoon Min. Dongho can communicate in Mandarin because he studied in...
, Eli
Kim Eli
Kim Kyoung-Jae or Ellison Kim , popularly known as Kim Eli, is an American-born South Korean idol singer and one of the seven-member Korean boyband, U-KISS under NH Media Entertainment. Eli is very well known as a trainee for Taekwondo and Kung Fu...
, and Ki Seop have been cast for MBC every1’s special new sitcom, titled 'Real School' which is 40-episode long sitcom series, for which they will play three high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
students who board at an ‘English Village’ in an attempt to crack their fear of speaking English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
. Its pilot episode aired on January 10, 2011. Meanwhile, Dongho
Shin Dongho
Shin Dongho is a South Korean idol singer and member of the Korean boyband, U-KISS under NH Media Entertainment. Dongho is the youngest of the members which include Kevin Woo, Lee Kiseop, Shin Soohyun, Kim Eli, Kim Jaesop and Yeo Hoon Min. Dongho can communicate in Mandarin because he studied in...
was cast to act in his ever first drama, Royal Family under MBC, as Jo Byung Joon. Dongho
Shin Dongho
Shin Dongho is a South Korean idol singer and member of the Korean boyband, U-KISS under NH Media Entertainment. Dongho is the youngest of the members which include Kevin Woo, Lee Kiseop, Shin Soohyun, Kim Eli, Kim Jaesop and Yeo Hoon Min. Dongho can communicate in Mandarin because he studied in...
has also since played in several films, including The Villain & Widow and My Black Mini Dress.
In early 2011, the management announced that U-KISS was planning to debut in United States. The group recorded over 100 tracks to be sorted-out for their upcoming US album. But news regarding this debut vanished as Alexander and Kibum
Marumir
Kim Kibum Born on December 29, 1990 in Seoul, South Korea to Korean parents and an older brother, who is most famously known as SS501's maknae Kim Hyung Jun. Kibum made his music debut in 2006 with the k-pop group XING, alongside Cheon Hye Sung, Yume, and Kevin Woo. But a year after debuting with...
reported to depart from the group. Alexander and Kibum
Marumir
Kim Kibum Born on December 29, 1990 in Seoul, South Korea to Korean parents and an older brother, who is most famously known as SS501's maknae Kim Hyung Jun. Kibum made his music debut in 2006 with the k-pop group XING, alongside Cheon Hye Sung, Yume, and Kevin Woo. But a year after debuting with...
left the band on February 23, 2011. A couple of days after the original members Alexander and Kibum left U-KISS, NH Media introduced two new members, Kim Jae Seop and Yeo Hoon Min. Kim Jae Seop is also known as AJ and Yeo Hoon Min, as Hoon. Before debuting in U-KISS, AJ was a former member of the South Korean boyband Paran which was also under the management of NH Media. With the two new members, U-KISS made their comeback on March 30 with their new album, Bran New Kiss
Bran New Kiss
Bran New Kiss is the fifth extended play released by South Korean boy band U-KISS. It is the first EP to feature the third line-up, introducing new members Hoon and AJ, after members Alexander and Ki Bum's contracts were terminated.-Release:...
. They literally became an overnight sensation with the release of Bran New Kiss by placing first on many online music charts. A music video for their single, "0330" was released on the same day. The new U-KISS performed "0330" live, on the next day March 31 on M! Countdown.
In May 17, 2011 U-KISS, along with other groups, performed for Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
-Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
Friendship Concert held at the TICC Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
. The group performed their single Shut Up!
Shut Up! (U-KISS song)
Shut Up! is a song performed by South Korean boyband, U-KISS from the group's fourth mini-album, Break Time...
. The group also performed "0330" on the 2011's Dream Concert on May 28, 2011. They also walked on the red carpet held at the same day on Seoul World Cup Stadium
Seoul World Cup Stadium
The Seoul World Cup Stadium, also known as Sangam Stadium, is located in Seongsan, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It was built for the 2002 FIFA World Cup and opened in 2001. It was designed to represent the image of a traditional Korean kite...
. The performance was televised on June 10, 2011.
On February 28, U-KISS began filming a movie with Jay Park
Jay Park
Park Jaebeom , also known as Jay Park, is an American recording artist, dancer, rapper, music producer, b-boy, songwriter, composer and actor...
, Kim Soo Ro and Park Ye Jin with a working title, Mr. Idol. This will be the group's first movie and will be shown in theaters in August.
Dongho
Shin Dongho
Shin Dongho is a South Korean idol singer and member of the Korean boyband, U-KISS under NH Media Entertainment. Dongho is the youngest of the members which include Kevin Woo, Lee Kiseop, Shin Soohyun, Kim Eli, Kim Jaesop and Yeo Hoon Min. Dongho can communicate in Mandarin because he studied in...
will also be starring in a 3D
3-D film
A 3-D film or S3D film is a motion picture that enhances the illusion of depth perception...
animation
Animation
Animation is the rapid display of a sequence of images of 2-D or 3-D artwork or model positions in order to create an illusion of movement. The effect is an optical illusion of motion due to the phenomenon of persistence of vision, and can be created and demonstrated in several ways...
movie titled Hong Gil Dong 2084 as the voice of the lead character, Hong Gil Dong which will have its premiere on August 18. The production company stated "Dongho has a cute face with versatile talents[...] thus having a fanbase that consists of both younger and older generations[...] bold personality especially resembles the animation's character, Hong Gil Dong". It took 3 years to accomplish 'Hong Gil Dong 2084,' with costs reaching 36 billion won.
South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
’s KBS program Music Bank
Music Bank (TV series)
Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs...
held a live event at the Tokyo Dome
Tokyo Dome
Tokyo Dome is a 55,000-seat baseball stadium located in Bunkyo Ward of Tokyo, Japan.The stadium opened for business on March 17, 1988. It was built on the site of the Velodrome which was next door to the site of the predecessor ballpark, Kōrakuen Stadium...
on July 13 entitled “K-POP FESTIVAL: MUSIC BANK in TOKYO”. U-KISS was one of the 15 Korean groups who performed in the said event. U-KISS is considered one of the busiest K-Pop
K-pop
K-pop is a musical genre consisting of electropop, hip hop, pop, rock, and R&B music originating in South Korea...
boybands because of their engagement on various shows and concerts, also, the group is one of the 10 Koreans to perform at the Korean Music Wave 2011 which was held in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
on July 15. U-KISS performed their hit singles Bingeul Bingeul
Bingeul Bingeul
Bingeul Bingeul is a song performed by South Korean boyband, U-KISS from the group's first full length album, Only One...
, Man Man Ha Ni, 0330 and the first full performance of Everyday. Aside from their performance, lead singer Kevin
Kevin Woo
Kevin Woo , is a Korean-American singer, currently a member and lead vocal of a seven-member South Korean boy band, U-KISS, formed by NH Media in 2008. Bandmates include Shin Soohyun, Lee Kiseop, Ellison Kim, AJ, Hoon and Shin Dongho. Previous Members Include Alexander Lee Eusebio and Kim Kibum...
also act as an MC for the show. The group also held a public fanmeeting on June 10 , 2011 at Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
, Malaysia.
Japan debut and success
On December 10, 2010, they released a full Japanese album called First Kiss which was a compilation of all their songs from their debut album up until their Break Time album. First Kiss placed second on OriconOricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
daily charts on the day of its release.
On May 2011, U-KISS formally signed under Avex Japan for their Japanese debut. They are soon to release the Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese version of Bran New Kiss
Bran New Kiss
Bran New Kiss is the fifth extended play released by South Korean boy band U-KISS. It is the first EP to feature the third line-up, introducing new members Hoon and AJ, after members Alexander and Ki Bum's contracts were terminated.-Release:...
on August 24, 2011 while the group's first ever Japanese album will be released in December of the same year. On June 7, U-KISS along with fellow K-Pop
K-pop
K-pop is a musical genre consisting of electropop, hip hop, pop, rock, and R&B music originating in South Korea...
artists held a concert-for-a-cause dubbed as Seoul-Osaka Music of Heart 2011 to help victims of the Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
earthquake
Earthquake
An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. The seismicity, seismism or seismic activity of an area refers to the frequency, type and size of earthquakes experienced over a period of time...
tragedy
Tragedy
Tragedy is a form of art based on human suffering that offers its audience pleasure. While most cultures have developed forms that provoke this paradoxical response, tragedy refers to a specific tradition of drama that has played a unique and important role historically in the self-definition of...
. From June 8, 2011, the group went to stay in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
for 3 months to prepare for their official Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese debut by which they are eyeing to set themselves on the Oricon Chart. U-KISS also performed for the KPOP Premium Concert
Concert
A concert is a live performance before an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, a choir, or a musical band...
on June 25, 2011 that was held Live at Zepp Fukuoka. On July 7, 2011 U-KISS appeared on "Radio Kyoto KBS". They also appeared on a weekly show, "Made in BS Japan" from June 15 to July 20 episodes.
They showed how powerful the hallyu wave is by garnering thousands of fans in Nagoya. According to NH Media and Avex Japan, 5,000 fans gathered in Nagoya for a fan meeting while 10,000 fans assembled in Tokyo. U-KISS is set on another fan meeting in Osaka on the 30th and is expected as a sold-out show also. They also received good reviews by appearing on a preview event of the movie My Black Mini Dress, which Dongho
Shin Dongho
Shin Dongho is a South Korean idol singer and member of the Korean boyband, U-KISS under NH Media Entertainment. Dongho is the youngest of the members which include Kevin Woo, Lee Kiseop, Shin Soohyun, Kim Eli, Kim Jaesop and Yeo Hoon Min. Dongho can communicate in Mandarin because he studied in...
acted in. U-KISS maknae, Dongho
Shin Dongho
Shin Dongho is a South Korean idol singer and member of the Korean boyband, U-KISS under NH Media Entertainment. Dongho is the youngest of the members which include Kevin Woo, Lee Kiseop, Shin Soohyun, Kim Eli, Kim Jaesop and Yeo Hoon Min. Dongho can communicate in Mandarin because he studied in...
act as a lead role for an upcoming movie Don’t Cry Mommy, and is expected to premiere soon in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
.
The Japanese version of their album, Bran New Kiss
Bran New Kiss
Bran New Kiss is the fifth extended play released by South Korean boy band U-KISS. It is the first EP to feature the third line-up, introducing new members Hoon and AJ, after members Alexander and Ki Bum's contracts were terminated.-Release:...
was released on August 24, 2010. It debuts at Rank #5 in the Oricon chart, while it climbs at Rank #3 on the following days. Avex Japan also reported that the group will have their first Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
major concert in Osaka
Osaka
is a city in the Kansai region of Japan's main island of Honshu, a designated city under the Local Autonomy Law, the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and also the biggest part of Keihanshin area, which is represented by three major cities of Japan, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe...
on 2012.
Return to Korea, Neverland: Second Full-length Album and Asia Tour
U-KISS being busy with their Japanese promotions, they announced that they will be back in KoreaSouth Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
on September with their second full album. The group will be working with the best sound engineers in Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
and Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
together with an American producer while using top-notch facilities in Osaka, Japan. American producer and songwriter JD Relic (who wrote Neverland, Baby Don't Cry, and Top that), hinted being in the studio with the guys of U-Kiss on May 25, 2011. Representatives announced, “Composers from Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, and Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
[...] in Japan right now to help the members with the recordings.”
It’s been revealed that U-KISS will also be collaborating with fellow NH Media artist- Paran to be included in the album. The album will be released on September 1, 2011. U-KISS released a teaser for their second full-length album entitled Neverland
Neverland (U-KISS album)
Neverland is the second studio album by South Korean boy band U-KISS released on September 1, 2011. It is the first full-length album to feature new members, Hoon and AJ. The album's first buzz single, "Someday", was released digitally August 26, 2011. The first official single off the album,...
on August 25, while their promotional single, "Someday" was released on August 26, 2011. Meanwhile, the carrier single "Neverland" was released on September 1, 2011 along with album and a music video through M-Net
Mnet Media
Mnet Media is a South Korean entertainment company under the label CJ Group, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It produces, broadcasts, distributes and provides variety of music and entertainment. Once the home to top-selling groups such as Lee Hyori and SG Wannabe...
.
U-KISS has announced that they’ll be taking “Neverland” to six different countries in the coming month which grants Kissmes request from all over Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
. The group recently received 15 invitations from different countries all over the world as a part of their promotions for “Neverland”. U-KISS has decided therefore to set out on a 15,000 km journey across Asia, right in the middle of their promotions. Starting with Malaysia on September 24, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
on the 27th, and Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
on October 3. They’ll still be attending music programs in Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
as well as several concert events in Changwon, Mokpo, and Gumi. The tour then continues as they will also visit Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
, while Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
on the latter date of October will serve as the last stop for the tour.
U-KISS Concert Series and Taiwan Fan meet
According to NH Media, the company is planning to bring U-KISS to various cities in AsiaAsia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
to promote Bran New Kiss
Bran New Kiss
Bran New Kiss is the fifth extended play released by South Korean boy band U-KISS. It is the first EP to feature the third line-up, introducing new members Hoon and AJ, after members Alexander and Ki Bum's contracts were terminated.-Release:...
. U-KISS is supposed to be the first Korean Group to visit the island state of Brunei
Brunei
Brunei , officially the State of Brunei Darussalam or the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace , is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia...
until it was postponed and then cancelled for an unknowned reason. The group will also visit Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
for a special show dubbed as "Kiss U & Me Taiwan Fanmeeting" on November 19, 2011. It will be held inside the Chung-Cheng Hall at the National Taipei University of Technology. This was organized by All Access Network Communication Co., Ltd., and Crown Communication Co., Ltd (全通網傳播有限公司、一冠傳播有限公司) and sponsored by NH Entertainment Media Agency, DBM Media and Starry Sky Media. The group is also scheduled to visit Malaysia as part of their Asia tour.
U-KISS is also set to hold a concert in the North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
region. Aside from that, they are also set to perform on various countries in Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
. According to NH Media, the boys will perform in United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
and Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
at the end of the year.
Japanese album and Tick Tack
The boys of U-KISS have just wrapped up promotions for their second full-length album with a final performance on the November 6th episode of SBS Inkigayo. They’re now actively preparing to make their formal debut into JapanJapan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
on December 14th with the release of their single ‘Tick Tack‘, which was also written by JD Relic who wrote their previous single "Neverland". U-KISS participated in the Chinese-Korean Music Festival that took place in Beijing, China on the November 8 and have a few performances scheduled in Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
and Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. Once they complete their Chinese promotions, they will be heading to Japan on the 22nd. Their agency stated, “On top of having powerful dance performances and strong vocals, a few members are able to speak fluently in languages such as English, Chinese and Japanese, enabling them to quickly develop an international fan base.” On November 18, 2011 Japan’s Fuji TV Network revealed a preview for the video, and it’s generated high levels of anticipation from fans. On November 23, the full track leaked online. However the full music video, along with the digital single will be released on December 14. On November 21st, the maknae of the group, Dongho
Shin Dongho
Shin Dongho is a South Korean idol singer and member of the Korean boyband, U-KISS under NH Media Entertainment. Dongho is the youngest of the members which include Kevin Woo, Lee Kiseop, Shin Soohyun, Kim Eli, Kim Jaesop and Yeo Hoon Min. Dongho can communicate in Mandarin because he studied in...
wrapped up a day of shooting on set when he felt sudden pain
Pain
Pain is an unpleasant sensation often caused by intense or damaging stimuli such as stubbing a toe, burning a finger, putting iodine on a cut, and bumping the "funny bone."...
around his lower back area. After going to the hospital
Hospital
A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment. Hospitals often, but not always, provide for inpatient care or longer-term patient stays....
, he discovered that he had cracked his tailbone. The injury was treated, but he’s still feeling pain and was told he needed sufficient time to rest and recover. The incident brought a wave of concern for the group’s promotions schedule, as they’re currently slated to make their Japanese debut. On November 24th, NH Media stated, “We are working hard to make sure that the injury will not affect U-KISS’s Japanese promotions.” At this time, Dongho is said to be having difficulty performing the intense choreography
Choreography
Choreography is the art of designing sequences of movements in which motion, form, or both are specified. Choreography may also refer to the design itself, which is sometimes expressed by means of dance notation. The word choreography literally means "dance-writing" from the Greek words "χορεία" ...
set for their upcoming debut.Two weeks prior to the official launch, U-KISS and Ukissticktack trended on Twitter
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
worldwide.
Current members
Soohyun (Shin Soohyun) (HangulHangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
:신수현) Born on March 11, 1989. Shin Soohyun is the newly appointed leader and main vocalist of the group. Previously, Soohyun was a trainee under JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment is a Korean music record label, founded in South Korea in 1997 by Park Jin-young.- History :Park Jin-young founded the company in 1997 as "Tae-Hong Planning Corporation", which eventually became "JYP Entertainment" in 2001....
and also a Good Entertainment trainee. He is the power vocalist of the group, as he is noted for his powerful singing style. He has two sisters, one older and one younger. His father passed away when he was in the second grade of Junior high school. His specialities are R&B, dancing, soccer, and piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
.
Kiseop
Lee Kiseop
Lee Kiseop is a South Korean idol singer and is currently one of the seven-member South Korean boy band , idol group U-KISS, under NH Media Entertainment. Other members include Kevin Woo, Shin Soohyun, Ellison Kim, Shin Dongho, Kim JaeSeop & Yeo Hoon Min.Kiseop is the seventh member to the former...
(Lee Kiseop) (Hangul
Hangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
:이기섭) Born on January 17, 1991. He is a vocalist and the main dancer of the group. Kiseop is known for being an Ulzzang Eoljjang
Eoljjang
Eoljjang, also spelled as Ulzzang or Uljjang , is a popular South Korean term literally meaning "best face" or "good-looking". Originally used as a slang term, this word in the English lexicon has evolved into describing a person that follows specific style of fashion. Direct translation for the...
‘best face’ in Korea. His special ability is martial arts (Taekwondo
Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and the national sport of South Korea. In Korean, tae means "to strike or break with foot"; kwon means "to strike or break with fist"; and do means "way", "method", or "path"...
), Beat boxing, dancing and acting. He loves photography and lists it as one of his hobbies. He is living with his parents and older sister who are all Buddhist. Kiseop joined U-KISS in 2009 with the release of Man Man Ha Ni, which made the group become a seven-membered group.
Eli
Kim Eli
Kim Kyoung-Jae or Ellison Kim , popularly known as Kim Eli, is an American-born South Korean idol singer and one of the seven-member Korean boyband, U-KISS under NH Media Entertainment. Eli is very well known as a trainee for Taekwondo and Kung Fu...
(Kim Kyoung Jae) (Hangul
Hangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
:김경재) Born on March 13, 1991. His English name is Ellison, which his nickname Eli derives from. He is the main rapper and vocalist of the group. Eli was born in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
and is fluent in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
. He studied abroad in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
and can speak Mandarin fluently. His family consists of his parents, older sister, and younger sister. He is a Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
. His specialities are Taekwondo
Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and the national sport of South Korea. In Korean, tae means "to strike or break with foot"; kwon means "to strike or break with fist"; and do means "way", "method", or "path"...
and Kung Fu.He is also a host in a tv show at arirang w/c is pops in seoul together w/ the other members Kevin Woo and Alexander Lee Eusebio.
AJ (Kim Jaeseop) (Hangul
Hangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
:김재섭) Born on June 4, 1991. He is better known as AJ, and is the second addition to the group after Alexander and Kibum's departure from the group. AJ is fluent in Korean and English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
as he went to an international school in Korea before. Formerly he was the youngest member of the group Paran. Due to the other members leaving for the army or pursuing solo activities, the group virtually disbanded, with no formal announcement. He currently goes to Columbia University
Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private, Ivy League university in Manhattan, New York City. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the...
. AJ is the lead rapper, vocalist, and dancer in U-KISS.
Hoon (Yeo Hoon Min) (Hangul
Hangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
:여훈민) Born on August 16, 1991. He is known as Hoon, and is the first addition to the group after Alexander and Kibum's departure from the group. He is one of the two lead vocalist. Before joining the group, Hoon had a solo career and previously released one album. He is currently attending Dong Guk University majoring in theater. Hoon is also a Taekwondo
Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and the national sport of South Korea. In Korean, tae means "to strike or break with foot"; kwon means "to strike or break with fist"; and do means "way", "method", or "path"...
athlete, and briefly made a cameo in SBS's drama Athena
Athena
In Greek mythology, Athena, Athenê, or Athene , also referred to as Pallas Athena/Athene , is the goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, warfare, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, justice, and skill. Minerva, Athena's Roman incarnation, embodies similar attributes. Athena is...
as a bodyguard of President.
Kevin
Kevin Woo
Kevin Woo , is a Korean-American singer, currently a member and lead vocal of a seven-member South Korean boy band, U-KISS, formed by NH Media in 2008. Bandmates include Shin Soohyun, Lee Kiseop, Ellison Kim, AJ, Hoon and Shin Dongho. Previous Members Include Alexander Lee Eusebio and Kim Kibum...
(Woo Sung Hyun) (Hangul
Hangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
:우성현), Born on November 25, 1991. Korean name: Woo Sunghyun (Hangul
Hangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
:우성현). Kevin is the other lead vocalist and the second main vocalist of the group. He was born in Danville
Danville, California
The Town of Danville is located in the San Ramon Valley in Contra Costa County, California. It is one of the incorporated municipalities in California that uses "town" in its name instead of "city". The population was 42,039 in 2010. Danville is one of the wealthiest suburbs of Oakland and San...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and is fluent in English. He attended Monte Vista High School
Monte Vista High School (Danville, California)
Monte Vista High School is a comprehensive, National Blue Ribbon of the Blue Ribbon Schools Program, as well as a California Distinguished School and fully WASC-accredited 9-12 public school of more than 2000 students. The school is located in the Town of Danville, CA in the San Ramon Valley,...
. Before debuting with U-KISS in 2008, he debuted in 2006 with a rotational group called XING
Xing
Xing may refer to:* an abbreviation for crossing, primarily used in North America* Qiao Xing Universal Telephone Inc. * XING, a social network platform* Xing County, in Shanxi, China* Xing - A Korean boyband...
alongside his former group-mate Marumir
Marumir
Kim Kibum Born on December 29, 1990 in Seoul, South Korea to Korean parents and an older brother, who is most famously known as SS501's maknae Kim Hyung Jun. Kibum made his music debut in 2006 with the k-pop group XING, alongside Cheon Hye Sung, Yume, and Kevin Woo. But a year after debuting with...
otherwise known as Kibum
Marumir
Kim Kibum Born on December 29, 1990 in Seoul, South Korea to Korean parents and an older brother, who is most famously known as SS501's maknae Kim Hyung Jun. Kibum made his music debut in 2006 with the k-pop group XING, alongside Cheon Hye Sung, Yume, and Kevin Woo. But a year after debuting with...
until he left the group and joined U-KISS. Kevin is well known for his flexibility and ability to cover girl group dances. He was the host of Arirang TV
Arirang TV
Arirang TV is an international, English-language network based in Seoul, South Korea, operated by The Korea International Broadcasting Foundation...
's radio show Pops in Seoul with group-mates Eli and Alexander. His specialities are popping dance, guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, and piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
. He has one older sister, and he is a Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
.
Dongho
Shin Dongho
Shin Dongho is a South Korean idol singer and member of the Korean boyband, U-KISS under NH Media Entertainment. Dongho is the youngest of the members which include Kevin Woo, Lee Kiseop, Shin Soohyun, Kim Eli, Kim Jaesop and Yeo Hoon Min. Dongho can communicate in Mandarin because he studied in...
(Shin Dongho) (Hangul
Hangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
:신동호) Born on June 29, 1994. He's the youngest member of the group. Dongho is the lead rapper, lead dancer, vocalist and maknae of the group. Dongho can communicate in Mandarin
Standard Chinese
Standard Chinese, or Modern Standard Chinese, also known as Mandarin or Putonghua, is the official language of the People's Republic of China and Republic of China , and is one of the four official languages of Singapore....
because he studied in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
at a young age. Currently Dongho is attending Hanrim Entertainment Arts School. Dongho is the most active member of the group, and participated in a number of projects such as acting in dramas and multiple variety shows. Because of his activities, the other members stated that Dongho is the one who makes U-KISS receive more popularity and are thankful to Dongho because of that. Recently, Dongho gained a lot of attention after his cameo in the movie "My Black Mini Dress" with Yoo In Na.
Past members
Alexander Lee Eusebio (HangulHangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
:알렉산더) Born on July 29, 1988. Alexander was born in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
but grew up in Macau from multinational parents. His father is half Portuguese
Portuguese people
The Portuguese are a nation and ethnic group native to the country of Portugal, in the west of the Iberian peninsula of south-west Europe. Their language is Portuguese, and Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion....
, half Chinese
Chinese people
The term Chinese people may refer to any of the following:*People with Han Chinese ethnicity ....
and his mother is Korean. Alexander is well known as an idol who can speak seven languages: Cantonese
Cantonese
Cantonese is a dialect spoken primarily in south China.Cantonese may also refer to:* Yue Chinese, the Chinese language that includes Cantonese* Cantonese cuisine, the cuisine of Guangdong province...
, English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, Korean
Korean language
Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing...
, Mandarin
Standard Chinese
Standard Chinese, or Modern Standard Chinese, also known as Mandarin or Putonghua, is the official language of the People's Republic of China and Republic of China , and is one of the four official languages of Singapore....
, Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
, Portuguese
Portuguese language
Portuguese is a Romance language that arose in the medieval Kingdom of Galicia, nowadays Galicia and Northern Portugal. The southern part of the Kingdom of Galicia became independent as the County of Portugal in 1095...
, and Japanese
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages, none of which has gained wide acceptance among historical linguists .Japanese is an...
. He is a Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
. He was formerly a rapper for the group.
Kibum
Marumir
Kim Kibum Born on December 29, 1990 in Seoul, South Korea to Korean parents and an older brother, who is most famously known as SS501's maknae Kim Hyung Jun. Kibum made his music debut in 2006 with the k-pop group XING, alongside Cheon Hye Sung, Yume, and Kevin Woo. But a year after debuting with...
(Hangul
Hangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
:김기범) Born on December 29, 1990. Kibum was formerly a vocalist of the group. He left the group after his company terminated his contract. Kibum is famously known as being the younger brother of SS501's Kim Hyung Jun before debuting with U-KISS. Kibum, along with group-mate Kevin, was a member of the group XING
Xing
Xing may refer to:* an abbreviation for crossing, primarily used in North America* Qiao Xing Universal Telephone Inc. * XING, a social network platform* Xing County, in Shanxi, China* Xing - A Korean boyband...
. He used the stage name Marumir
Marumir
Kim Kibum Born on December 29, 1990 in Seoul, South Korea to Korean parents and an older brother, who is most famously known as SS501's maknae Kim Hyung Jun. Kibum made his music debut in 2006 with the k-pop group XING, alongside Cheon Hye Sung, Yume, and Kevin Woo. But a year after debuting with...
when he was in XING
Xing
Xing may refer to:* an abbreviation for crossing, primarily used in North America* Qiao Xing Universal Telephone Inc. * XING, a social network platform* Xing County, in Shanxi, China* Xing - A Korean boyband...
. One year after XING's debut, Kibum decided to leave for a better future. Kibum is known for his cheerful and witty personality. Kibum can speak Korean
Korean language
Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing...
, Japanese
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages, none of which has gained wide acceptance among historical linguists .Japanese is an...
, and conversational English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
. Kibum will be debuting in Japan as a solo artist under the stage name, Allen.
Korean Discography
Studio Albums- February 3, 2010: Only OneOnly One (U-KISS album)Only One is an album by South Korean boy band U-KISS. The first full-length album by the group, it was released on February 3, 2010. It features the lead single "Round and Round ".-Release:...
- September 1, 2011: NeverlandNeverland (U-KISS album)Neverland is the second studio album by South Korean boy band U-KISS released on September 1, 2011. It is the first full-length album to feature new members, Hoon and AJ. The album's first buzz single, "Someday", was released digitally August 26, 2011. The first official single off the album,...
Extended Plays
- September 5, 2008: New Generation
- February 11, 2009: Bring It Back 2 Old SchoolBring It Back 2 Old SchoolBring It Back 2 Old School is an album by South Korean boy band U-KISS. It is the second mini-album that was released by the entire group minus Lee Kiseop, who joined for the third mini-album ContiUKiss. The songs featured are very upbeat and hypnotic, featuring a much younger version of U-Kiss...
- November 5, 2009: ContiUkissContiUKissContiUKiss is an EP released by the South Korean boy band U-KISS. It is the group's third mini-album and first release including the member Lee Kiseop. Released in November 6, 2009, this album received popularity over their track Man Man Ha Ni which through the MV revealed each member's maturity...
- October 4, 2010: Break TimeBreak TimeBreak Time is the fourth extended play by South Korean band U-KISS, released on October 4, 2010. The title track being Shut Up. It is the last EP by U-KISS to feature members Alexander and KiBum.-Release:...
- March 30, 2011: Bran New KissBran New KissBran New Kiss is the fifth extended play released by South Korean boy band U-KISS. It is the first EP to feature the third line-up, introducing new members Hoon and AJ, after members Alexander and Ki Bum's contracts were terminated.-Release:...
Soundtracks and other Singles
- December 7, 2009: Finally (Brave Brothers ft. UKISS)
- May 31, 2010: I Can Do It (Call of the Country OST part 2)
- June 4, 2010: Hero Challenge(Kim Sooro, Yang Sangchul, U-Kiss)
- February 8, 2011: Always (Real School OST)
- February 8, 2011: Kiss Me (Real School OST)
- February 23, 2011: Your Love(Hyeji ft. Alexander)
- May 5, 2011: The Man With A Flower(ACE ft. Eli)
- May 13, 2011: Man's Love(No Gi Tae ft. Dongho)
Japanese Discography
Extended Plays- August 24, 2011: Bran New KissBran New KissBran New Kiss is the fifth extended play released by South Korean boy band U-KISS. It is the first EP to feature the third line-up, introducing new members Hoon and AJ, after members Alexander and Ki Bum's contracts were terminated.-Release:...
Single Albums
- December 14, 2011: Tick Tack
Others
Live Albums- April 2, 2011: U-KISS 1st Kiss Tour in Manila DVDU-KISS 1st Kiss Tour in Manila DVDFirst Kiss Tour in Manila DVD is a live performance of the Korean boyband U-KISS held at the Araneta Coliseum in Manila, Philippines. The event was taped and was released on April 2, 2011 as the U-KISS First Kiss Tour in Manila DVD on three selected malls in the Philippines...
(Philippines only) - April 29, 2011: U-KISS First Kiss Live in Tokyo and Osaka DVD(Japan only)
- April 29, 2011: Seoul Train with U-KISS(Japan only)
Music Videos
| Released date | Video | Length |
|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2008 | Not Young | 4:25 |
| February 2, 2009 | I Like You | 4:14 |
| November 9, 2009 | Man Man Ha Ni | 3:32 |
| February 4, 2010 | Bingeul Bingeul Bingeul Bingeul Bingeul Bingeul is a song performed by South Korean boyband, U-KISS from the group's first full length album, Only One... |
3:24 |
| October 7, 2010 | Shut Up Shut Up! (U-KISS song) Shut Up! is a song performed by South Korean boyband, U-KISS from the group's fourth mini-album, Break Time... (Full Version) |
3:14 |
| October 7, 2010 | Shut Up Shut Up! (U-KISS song) Shut Up! is a song performed by South Korean boyband, U-KISS from the group's fourth mini-album, Break Time... (Clean Version) |
3:15 |
| October 29, 2010 | Shut Up Shut Up! (U-KISS song) Shut Up! is a song performed by South Korean boyband, U-KISS from the group's fourth mini-album, Break Time... (Full Version 2) |
3:17 |
| February 9, 2011 | Always | 3:49 |
| March 30, 2011 | 0330 | 3:54 |
| April 3, 2011 | 0330 (Drama Version) | 3:54 |
| September 1, 2011 | Neverland | 3:36 |
| September 25, 2011 | Neverland (Dance Version) | 3:36 |
| December 14, 2011 | Tick Tack | 3:11 |
| January 17, 2012 | Someday (in 3D) |
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Concert
| Date | Title | Venue | Country |
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| June 14, 2010 | First Kiss Tour in Manila U-KISS 1st Kiss Tour in Manila DVD First Kiss Tour in Manila DVD is a live performance of the Korean boyband U-KISS held at the Araneta Coliseum in Manila, Philippines. The event was taped and was released on April 2, 2011 as the U-KISS First Kiss Tour in Manila DVD on three selected malls in the Philippines... |
Smart Araneta Coliseum | Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
| December 6, 2010 | First Kiss Live | Zepp Zepp The Zepp music halls are a group of Japanese music halls covering every area of the country. The Zepp halls play host to many international tours and are a popular stop among Japanese musicians. Each venue takes the Zepp name, along with the city in which it is located... Osaka |
Japan |
| December 10, 2010 | First Kiss Live | Zepp Zepp The Zepp music halls are a group of Japanese music halls covering every area of the country. The Zepp halls play host to many international tours and are a popular stop among Japanese musicians. Each venue takes the Zepp name, along with the city in which it is located... Tokyo Tokyo , ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family... |
Japan Japan Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south... |
Awards
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