U-KISS (유키스) is a seven-member boy band from South Korea formed by NH Media (also the company for Yang Dong Geun & PARAN). They debuted with their song ‘어리지 않아 (Not Young)’’ in Japan at the The Power of Atamix 08 on August 15th, 2008. The group’s fancafe attracted around 50,000 visitors just two days after they were established.
Collectively, the members speak four different languages - English, Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean. The boys’ ages range from 16 to 22.
The group has released one full-length album and various mini albums and singles. U-Kiss released their first single, ‘N-Generation’, on the 3rd of September 2008. The single includes the hit song ‘어리지 않아 (Not Young)’. Their first full length album, Only One, was released on February 3, 2010.
On Feburary 23, 2011, it was revealed that Alexander and Ki Bum will be leaving the group by decision of the company and they would be replaced by two new members. The two members were announced as AJ and Hoon and they made their debut in the group with the single 0330.
Alexander Lee Eusebio (알렉산더 Former member
- Stage Name: Alexander) / Xander
- Birth date: July 29, 1988 (1988-07-29)
- Talents: English, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin), Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Rap
- Facts: He can speak 7 different languages at varying degrees of fluency.
Shin SooHyun (신수현)
- Stage Name: SooHyun
- Birth date: March 11, 1989 (1989-03-11)
- Talents: R&B, Dance, Piano, Soccer, Singing
Kim KiBum (김기범) Former member
- Stage Name: KiBum
- Birth date: December 29, 1990 (1990-12-29)
- Talents: Composing Music, Poppin’ Dance, Japanese, Piano, Singing
- Facts: He is the younger brother of SS501’s Kim Hyung Jun, he’s a former member of Xing. He formerly lived in Australia with his older brother.
Lee KiSeop (이기섭)
- Stage Name: KiSeop
- Birth date: January 17, 1991 (1991-01-17)
- Specialties: Taekwondo, Dance, Acting, Piano
- Facts: He is the rookie member of U-KISS.
Kim KyoungJae (김경재)
- Stage Name: Eli
- Birth date: March 13, 1991 (1991-03-13)
- Talents: Taekwondo, Kung Fu, English, Chinese, Rap
- Facts: He lived in Washington DC so he’s very fluent in English, he moved to Beijing to study so he also can communicate in Mandarin. He originally pursued an acting career.
Woo SungHyun (우성현)
- Stage Name: Kevin
- Birth date: November 25, 1991 (1991-11-25)
- Talents: Poppin’ Dance, Guitar, Piano, English, Singing
- Facts: He lived in California so he’s also fluent in English. Along with KiBum, he is also a former member of Xing.
Shin DongHo (신동호)
- Stage Name: DongHo
- Birth date: June 29, 1994 (1994-06-29)
- Talents: Golf, Drums, Chinese, Soccer, Knitting
- Facts: He studied in Beijing so he could communicate in Mandarin. He is the maknae (youngest) of the group. For his age, he has a very deep voice.
