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U-Kiss, (유키스) an acronym for Ubiquitous Korean International Super Star, is a 7-member South Korean boy band under NH Media. They debuted in 2008 with their single entitled "어리지 않아" ("Not Young") The group is composed of 7 boys two of whom were former members of group, Xing.

History

Pre-debut

Before their debut, U-Kiss had already garnered a lot of fans due to Kevin and KiBum being former members of Xing, and also KiBum, being the 'Dongsaeng' or the little brother of the youngest SS501 member, Kim HyungJun. It was rumored then that Yume, another former member of Xing, would join U-Kiss, but it turned out to be just a rumor that created a lot of fuss from their fans.

The debut: August 15, 2008

The group debuted in Japan on the 15th of August at the POWER OF ATAMIX with SS501 and PARAN. Later on they made their first performance in Korea on M!NET MCOUNTDOWN with their first single ‘Not Young’ on the 28th of August.

Comeback: February 3, 2009

The group made their comeback with their second mini album “Bring it back 2 Old School”.

Yoshimoto Group invests U-Kiss

Idol group U-Kiss has been considered for a 150 billion KRW worth collaboration project between Japan and Korea.
It has been revealed that a famous entertainment company in Japan Yoshimoto Group has invested 150 billion KRW to groom U-Kiss. With members proficient in 7 international languages like English and Japanese, the Yoshimoto Group hopes to make U-Kiss into an internationally known group.
U-Kiss' company NH Media will work with the visual production group from Yoshimoto on the plans for the group. The last time we saw such a huge collaboration to groom an artist was in 2004 where SM Entertainment and AVEX worked together to groom BoA.

U-Kiss signs up with Hong Kong East Asia company, promotions in Asia in 2010 year

U-Kiss is known to have signed an exclusive belonging contract with East Asia (Andy Lau's Hongkong-based entertainment company), and they will be actively promoting in Asia. With East Asia, there is certainly a better opportunity for U-Kiss to develop in activities such as in the area of CF, drama & movie acting and music albums.

Hiatus, Comeback & New Member: November 2009

After promoting their comeback album “Bring it back 2 Old School”, U-Kiss took a short few months break.
U-Kiss is going to come back with a new album. On their official website it states that they're going to have a comeback stage on the November 5 edition of M! Countdown with a single off of their new album, but not as a 6-member group. The boys picked up another member during their hiatus. The new member is Lee Ki Sub, born in 1991.

Other activities

H&B

Kim KiBum and his brother HyungJoon both revealed that they both work together to compose songs. Being brothers, both of them have a lot of similarities, not only their looks but also being a composer and a lyricist. KiBum once said “In days where I have no schedules, I will write lyrics and compose songs with hyung, older brother, til break of dawn. Our team name ‘H&B’ is derived from one initial from hyung and my name.” H&B already had worked on 'Want It', a SS501 song. KiBum expressed that he hopes that H&B can get recognition as composer brothers just like how Brave Brothers are currently experiencing high popularity from their many hit songs. They are still inexperienced and are trying very hard so please look forward to it.

Kevin and Alexander in Arirang's Pops In Seoul

U-Kiss members, Kevin and Alexander had been chosen as the new VJ for Arirang TV's music program "Pops In Seoul" along with Isak because of their fluency in the English language.

• Note: They only hosts segments with Isak: All About You. Which is a segment on Pops In Seoul, when viewers/listeners send in their personal stories & problems, depending on the week's theme. And then Kevin, Alexander and Isak try to help, giving their advices, experiences and also their personal stories.

• "Pops In Seoul" is a program that introduces Korean singers and their music videos as well as music news. It is being broadcast in 188 countries. The first recording took place on January 30.

All About U-Kiss

It has been announced that a reality show, titled All About U-Kiss, would be premiering on cable network MNet. The show will last 6 episodes, and is to feature the group in their daily lives, including the interaction between members.

Eli as MC

The new show Fusion with guest comedian Park Myung-soo and a handsome group of other MC's where selected.
MBC will be broadcasting it. There will be stars appearing on the show. Park Myung-soo the MC said this show will be 'natural' and won't be the usual kind of show.
Yusyeun DJ and MC is supposed to ask the guests awkward questions.
Their first guests were 2AM. And another host for the show is U-Kiss's Eli. He gave a message to the youngest, Dong Ho, to 'Stay in school'.
Other guests that may come on are one of the F4 members from Boys Over Flowers, TVXQ'S Hero, and a member from Big Bang.
It was first broadcast April 1, 2009 at 9:00 pm.

2009: Recent activities

U-Kiss had promotional activities in China beginning June 2009, and appeared on Hunan T.V.'s talk show, 'Day Day Up'. They performed Talk To Me and Not Young from their first and second album.
From October 29 to November 1, U-Kiss held fan meetings in Thailand to promote their new upcoming album.
U-Kiss released their 3rd single "Man Man Ha Ni" (만만하니) on November 5, 2009 along with the newest member, Lee Ki Seop.
Dong ho is also gaining popularity, through appearing in shows like "Maknae Rebellion" which aired at the end of November

Member Profiles :

Alexander (알렉산더)

• Real Name: Alexander (알렉산더) Lee Eusebio


• Birth date: July 29, 1988 (age 21)(1988-07-29)


• Family: Parents (his father is Taiwanese and his mother is Korean), Older Sister


• Height: 181 cm


• Weight: 63 kg


• Blood type: O


• Religion: Cristian


• Talent: He speaks 7 languages.(Cantonese , Portuguese , English , Spanish , French , Japanese and Korean),Hosting.


• Position: Rapper,Support vocal.

• Fun Facts:

1. He lived in Macau in his younger days before moved to America for school...


2. He's a big fan of 2PM and Girls Generation.


3. Before he joined U-kiss,he already has an experience in entertaiment world as an MC in Hong Kong.


4. He likes to watch movies,photo shooting and listening to music.

Soo Hyun (수현) - Power Vocal Soo Hyun

• Real Name: Shin Soo Hyun (신수현)


• Birth date: March 11, 1989 (age 20)(1989-03-11)


• Family: Parents, Older Sister & Younger Sister.


• Height: 181 cm


• Weight: 67 kg


• Blood type: A


• Religion: Cristian


• Talent: R&B, dance, soccer, singing, piano.


• Position: Main vocal.

• Fun Facts:

1. He likes to sing anywhere at anytime.


2. He always searching for Dongho because he is really close to Dongho.


3. He is the best dancer among other members.


4. He was a former trainee under Good Entertainment and JYP Entertainment.

Ki Bum (기범) - Assumed Leader / Talkative KiBum

• Real Name: Kim Ki Bum (김기범)


• Birth date: December 29, 1990 (age 18)(1990-12-29)


• Family: Parents, Older Brother


• Height: 180 cm


• Weight: 53 kg


• Blood type: O


• Religion: Cristian


• Talent: Composed music, dance poppin', Japanese, piano, singing, acting.


• Position: Main vocal.

• Fun Facts:

1. His hobbies are swimming and reading books.


2. Former band named Xing and his stage name is Marumir.


3. He is the younger brother of SS501's Kim Hyung Joon.


4. Close to Kevin and some say they look like twins.


5. He hates that everybody says he gets his popularity because of his brother.


6. Also close to Ki Bum (Super Junior) due to accidentally bumped each other at the salon and using same stylist.

Lee Ki Sub (기섭) - Rookie Ki Sub

• Real Name: Lee Ki Sub 이기섭


• Birth date: January 17, 1991 (age 18)(1991-01-17)


• Family: Parents, Elder Sister.


• Height: 180 cm


• Weight: 60 kg


• Blood type: O


• Religion: Free thinker


• Talent: Taekwondo, dancing ,acting.


• Hobbies: Listening to music, photography, playing piano.


• Position: Vocal.

• Fun Facts:

1. He is the newest rookie member of U-KISS.


2. He joined the group on 5th November 2009.
   

Eli (일라이) - Charismatic Eli

• Real Name: Kim Kyoung Jae (김경재)


• Birth date: March 13, 1991 (age 18)(1991-03-13)


• Family: Parents, Older Sister, Younger Sister


• Height: 180 cm


• Weight: 60 kg


• Blood type: O


• Religion: Cristian


• Talent: Taekwondo,Kung Fu,English,Chinese,Rapping.


• Position: Rapper,Support vocal.

• Fun Facts:

1. Ex-bully in his school.That's why he learned Taekwondo and Kung Fu for 12 years.


2. Hottest body among other members.


3. Born in Los Angeles and moved to Washington D.C. Later he went to Beijing for studying.


4. Cannot stand spicy food.


5. A very talkative person.(watch U-Kiss ‘KISS THE DREAM video in youtube)


6. Likes to copy move like a pigeon,thus his nickname is PIGEON.

Kevin (케빈) - Smiling Angel Kevin

• Real Name: Woo Sung Hyun (우성현)


• Birth date: November 25, 1991 (age 18)(1991-11-25)


• Family: Parents, Older Sister


• Height: 178 cm


• Weight: 50 kg


• Blood type: O


• Religion: Cristian


• Talent: Dance poppin', guitar, piano, singing, English.


• Position: Main vocal.

• Fun Facts:

1. Most bullied member by Ki Bum and other member.(most of the time is always Ki Bum who bully him)
   


2. Former member of Xing.


3. He lived in San Francisco,California.


4. His mum is a CF model and his uncle was a famous musician named Emmanual Woo.
   

Dong Ho (동호) - Cute Magnae DongHo

• Real Name: Shin Dong Ho (신동호)


• Birth date: June 29, 1994 (age 15)(1994-06-29)


• Family: Parents, Older Brother.


• Height: 175 cm


• Weight: 65 kg


• Blood type: B


• Religion: Cristian


• Talent: Golf, drum, Chinese, soccer.


• Position: Support vocal.

• Fun Facts:

1. The most crying member among others.


2. Second most bullied member after Kevin by his older members.


3. He loves to dance,rapping,playing music,and soccer.


4. He always nervous in front of camera,but after filming music video or photoshoot,he likes to jump aroud and making noise.


5. Cannot lived without Soo Hyun.


6. He is part of reality program Idol Magnae Rebellion.


7. He went to Beijing,China,to study for 3 years.


8. His father owns a magazine company,thus since young he has come across the life of an artiste.

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