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U-Kiss
U-Kiss (유키스) is a seven-member Korean pop boy group created by NH Media. Their group name is an acronym for "Ubiquitous Korean International (Idol) Super Star". In 2010, the group debuted in Japan with the release of the Korean best album, First KISS.
They were originally a six-member group but in late October 2009 it was announced that sub vocalist Ki Sub joined the group. In February 2011, Alexander and Ki Bum withdrawal from U-Kiss, however only a few days later, two new members were announced, AJ and Hoon
In June 2011, it was announced that the group signed with avex and will officially debut in Japan in December.
Members
- Soo Hyun (Lead Vocals)
- Eli (Rapper, Sub Vocals)
- Ki Sub (Sub Vocals)
- Kevin (Main Vocals)
- Dongho (Rapper, Sub Vocals)
- AJ
- Hoon
Former Members
Information
Before the group debuted it was announced that two former members of Xing (Ki Bum, who is also known for being the younger brother to SS501 member Kim Hyung Joon, and Kevin) would be joining the group.
U-Kiss's official debut was with the mini album New Generation, released on September 3, 2008. They released their second mini album, Bring It Back 2 Old School, a few months later, on February 3, 2009. In October of 2009 U-Kiss announced on their official website that a new member, Lee Ki Sub, would join the group as well as their comeback mini album. The mini album, Conti Ukiss, was released on November 5, 2009.
They released their first digital single "Without You" in January 27th, 2010. The single was a teaser for their first full album, U-Kiss Only One Album, released a week later.
In February 2011 it was announced the withdrawal of Alexander and Ki Bum. It was said that Alexander decided to leave for personal reasons, and to pursue his studies. Ki Bum, through his own personal Twitter left a message regarding his decision of leaving the group: "[...] To start with the point, I've come to an agreement with my company to end my contract since February 2011. They wanted a change of members and I agreed to it. Since that day I was not part of U-KISS any longer. [...] I neither quit because of my company nor because I lost interest in U-KISS. [...] But I'm lacking in many points and I respect my former company's decision to switch members."
In March 7, 2011, two new members were announced, AJ, former member of the disbanded group PARAN, and Hoon, a former solo singer.
Trivia
- Official Balloon Color: Pearl Pink
- Official Fanclub: Kiss Me
Korean Discography
Albums
- [2010.02.03] U-Kiss Only One Album
- [2011.08.31] Neverland
Mini Albums
- [2008.09.03] New Generation
- [2009.02.03] Bring It Back 2 Old School
- [2009.11.05] Conti Ukiss
- [2010.10.08] BREAK TIME
- [2011.03.30] Bran New KISS
Digital Singles
- [2010.01.27] Without You
- [2010.04.30] Mworago (뭐라고)
- [2010.06.04] Dojeon Hero (도전 히어로; Hero’s Challenge)
- [2011.08.26] Someday
Collaborations/Others
- [2009.12.08] Brave Brothers - Passionate (#1 Finally (Paineolli) (feat. U-Kiss)
- [2010.05.31] Call of the Country OST Part.2 (#1 Naneun Halsu Isseo)
- [2011.02.08] Real School! OST Part.1 (#2 Always, #3 Kiss Me)
Japanese Discography
Albums
- [2010.12.10] First KISS
Mini-Albums
- [2011.08.24] Bran New KISS
Singles
- [2011.12.xx] TBA
DVDs
- [2010.12.10] SEOUL TRAIN with U-KISS
- [2011.04.29] U-KISS 「First Kiss」 Live in TOKYO & OSAKA
Works
Television
- [2008] Kiss the Dream
- [2009] All About U-Kiss
- [2009] Challenge of Six Boys Towards the World
- [2010] U-Kiss Vampire
- [2010] U-Kiss Chef
- [2010] We Are Dating
External Links
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