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U-Kiss, (Korean: 유키스) an acronym for Ubiquitous Korean International Super Star, is a 7-member South Korean boy band under NH Media. They debuted in 2008 with their single entitled "어리지 않아" ("Not Young") The group is composed of 7 boys, two of whom were former members of group, Xing.HISTORY
Pre-debut
U-Kiss gained attention due to two former members of Xing (Kevin Woo and Kim Ki Bum) and popular South Korean boy band SS501's Kim Hyung Joon's brother being members of the group. Soohyun also drew attention to the group by being a former JYP trainee and Good Entertainment trainee.
2008,2009: Debut and new member
U-Kiss released its first mini album, "New Generation", on September 3, 2008. The group debuted in Japan on the 15th of August at the "Power of Atamix" alongside SS501 & Paran. Later in the month, the group debuted on South Korean television, with a performance of "Not Young" on M! Countdown.
In January, three English speaking members of the group, Eli, Alexander & Kevin, joined Arirang's radio show "Pops in Seoul" hosting the 'All About You' segment alongside co-host Isak. The group made their comeback with their second mini album “Bring it back 2 Old School” on February. In April, Eli became the MC of MBC's show, "Fusion".
Afterwards, the group commenced promotional activities in China on June, appearing on Hunan TV. In addition, they held various fan meetings in Thailandfrom October to November. After the announcement of seventh member, Lee Ki Seob, U-Kiss released their third mini album, "Conti Ukiss" on November 5. On the day of release, They performed their title song, "만만하니" ("Man Man Ha Ni") on M!Countdown.
2010: Only One
The group released their first studio album, Only One, on February 3, 2010. U Kiss started promotions on KBS's Music Bank with their lead single "Bingeul Bingeul" (Korean: 빙글빙글, lit "Round and Round") on February 5.
MEMBER
Alexander (알렉산더)
2010: Only One
The group released their first studio album, Only One, on February 3, 2010. U Kiss started promotions on KBS's Music Bank with their lead single "Bingeul Bingeul" (Korean: 빙글빙글, lit "Round and Round") on February 5.
MEMBER
Alexander (알렉산더)
Full Name: Alexander Lee Eusebio
Date of birth: July 29, 1988
Position: Rapper
Alexander speaks 7 different languages at varying degrees, which he has showcased on many occasions: Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin Chinese), Korean and English. He was born and raised in Macau, Hong Kong and later did his studies in Las Vegas, USA.
Date of birth: July 29, 1988
Position: Rapper
Alexander speaks 7 different languages at varying degrees, which he has showcased on many occasions: Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin Chinese), Korean and English. He was born and raised in Macau, Hong Kong and later did his studies in Las Vegas, USA.
Soo Hyun(수현)
Full Name: Shin Soo Hyun (신수현)
Date of birth: March 11, 1989
Position: Main Vocalist
Soo Hyun was formerly a member of Good Entertainment and JYP Entertainment.
Full Name: Shin Soo Hyun (신수현)
Date of birth: March 11, 1989
Position: Main Vocalist
Soo Hyun was formerly a member of Good Entertainment and JYP Entertainment.
Kim Ki Bum (김기범)
Date of birth: December 29, 1990
Position: Vocalist
He is the younger brother of SS501's Kim Hyung Joon, and a former member ofXing.
Lee Ki Seop (이기섭)
Date of birth: January 17, 1991
Position: Vocalist
Lee Ki Seob joined the group in 2009. He is a former ulzzang, appearing on the second season of Uljjang Shidae.
Eli (일라이)
Korean Name: Kim Kyoung Jae (김경재)
Date of birth: March 13, 1991
Position: Rapper
Eli was born in Los Angeles, and moved to Washington DC at a young age. He also moved to Beijing at the age of 15 to study for 3 years, hence his fluency in both Mandarin & English.
Kevin (케빈)
Korean Name: Woo Sung Hyun (우성현)
Date of birth: November 25, 1991
Position: Lead Vocalist
Lived in San Francisco, Danville and is fluent in English. Along with Kibum, he is also a former member of Xing.
Dong Ho (동호)
Full name: Shin Dong Ho (신동호)
Date of birth: June 29, 1994
Position:Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Spent most of his childhood in China, and is fluent in Mandarin.
Date of birth: December 29, 1990
Position: Vocalist
He is the younger brother of SS501's Kim Hyung Joon, and a former member ofXing.
Lee Ki Seop (이기섭)
Date of birth: January 17, 1991
Position: Vocalist
Lee Ki Seob joined the group in 2009. He is a former ulzzang, appearing on the second season of Uljjang Shidae.
Eli (일라이)
Korean Name: Kim Kyoung Jae (김경재)
Date of birth: March 13, 1991
Position: Rapper
Eli was born in Los Angeles, and moved to Washington DC at a young age. He also moved to Beijing at the age of 15 to study for 3 years, hence his fluency in both Mandarin & English.
Kevin (케빈)
Korean Name: Woo Sung Hyun (우성현)
Date of birth: November 25, 1991
Position: Lead Vocalist
Lived in San Francisco, Danville and is fluent in English. Along with Kibum, he is also a former member of Xing.
Dong Ho (동호)
Full name: Shin Dong Ho (신동호)
Date of birth: June 29, 1994
Position:Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Spent most of his childhood in China, and is fluent in Mandarin.
suju
Group Name: Super Junior
Debut Day: November 6, 2005 (except for Kyuhyun --> May 23rd, 2006)
Official Fanclub: ELF (EverLasting Friends) - established June 2, 2006
Official Balloon Color: Pearl Sapphire Blue
Official Sites: Korean, Taiwan, Japan
Stage Name: Eeteuk/Leeteuk (meaning “special”)
(he wanted a name like Kangta, Hyesung and Junjin but then changed it to Eeteuk.Leeteuk)
Real Name: Park Jungsu/Park Jungsoo
Nicknames: teukie, duck
Birthday: July 1, 1983
Origin: South Korea
Height: 178cm (I swear…he’s shorter than that…)
Weight: 59kg
Blood Type: A
Stage Name: Heechul
Real Name: Kim Heechul
Nickname: Cinderella, Hee-nim
Birthday: July 10, 1983
Origin: Gangwon Province, South Korea
Height: 179cm
Weight: 60kg
Blood Type: AB (no, he’s not weird…he’s special ^^)
Stage Name: Hankyung
Real Name: Han Geng
Nickname: Beijing Fried Rice
Birthday: February 9, 1984
Origin: Heilongjiang Province, China
Height: 181cm
Weight: 66kg (he’s lost a few pounds)
Blood Type: B
Stage Name: Yesung (meaning “art-like voice”)
Real Name: Kim Jong Woon
Brithday: August 24, 1984
Origin: Cheonan, South Korea
Height: 178cm
Weight: 64kg
Blood Type: AB (yes, it explains his weirdness just like Heechul…haha)
Stage Name: Kangin (meaning “strong person”)
Real Name: Kim Young Woon
Nickname: Racoon, #1 Korea (Handsome) _____[insert your own word here]
Birthday: January 17, 1985
Origin: South Korea
Height: 180cm
Weight: 70kg (he’s lost a few pounds too)
Blood Type: O
Stage Name: Shindong
Real Name: Shin Donghee
Birthday: September 28, 1985
Origin: South Korea
Height: 178cm
Weight: 90kg (he’s lost quite a few since debut)
Blood Type: O
Stage Name: Sungmin
Real Name: Lee Sungmin
Nickname: Danhobak boy (Sweet Pumpkin/Squash Boy)
Birthday: January 1, 1986
Origin: South Korea
Height: 175cm
Weight: 57kg
Blood Type: A
Stage Name: Eunhyuk
(chose this name because he didn’t want it to be mixed up with comedian Lee Hyukjae)
Real Name: Lee Hyukjae
Nickname: Monkey boy, jewel boy
Birthday: April 4, 1986
Origin: Gyeonggi, South Korea
Height: 176cm
Weight: 58kg
Blood Type: O
Stage Name: Donghae
Real Name: Lee Donghae, Aiden Lee
Nickname: Fishy (he’s the fish of the East Sea, which came from his name Donghae)
Birthday: October 15, 1986
Origin: Mokpo, South Korea
Height: 175cm
Weight: 60kg
Blood Type: A
Stage Name: Siwon
Real Name: Choi Siwon
Nickname: Simba (named by Heechul)
Birthday: February 10, 1987
Origin: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 183cm
Weight: 65kg
Blood Type: B
Stage Name: Ryeowook
Real Name: Kim Ryewook
Nickname: eternal maknae
Birthday: June 21, 1987
Origin: South Korea
Height: 173cm
Weight: 58kg
Blood Type: O
Stage Name: Kibum
Real Name: Kim Kibum
Birthday: August 21, 1987
Nickname: Snow White (given by Heechul)
Origin: Seoul, South Korea (also lived in California for about 4 yrs)
Height: 178cm
Weight: 58kg
Blood Type: A (explains his introvert-ness)
Stage Name: Kyuhyun, Gyuhyun
Real Name: Cho Kyuhyun
Nickname: maknae
Birthday: February 3, 1988
Origin: South Korea
Height: 180cm
Wieght: 68kg
Blood Type: A
ft island
MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008
♥ FT Island Profile ♥
Name: 이 홍기Name
Position: Lead Vocal
Nickname: Cute Rebellion
D.O.B: 2nd March 1990
Blood Type: stening to music, Soccer, Internet, Coo
Name: Lee Hong Ki
Position: Lead Vocal
Nickname: Cute Rebellion
D.O.B: March 2, 1990
Blood Type: A
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Best Feature: Smile
Talents: Singing, Playing Soccer
Hobbies: Singing, Listening to music, Soccer, Internet, Cooking: Lee Hong KiPosition: Lead Vocal
Nickname: Cute Rebellion
D.O.B: 2nd March 1990
Blood Type: stening to music, Soccer, Internet, Coo
y JonghunName:Choi Jong Hun
7th March 1990
Blood Type: A
Position: Leader, Guitar & Piano
Nickname: Sexy Jonghun
D.O.B: March 7, 1990
Blood Type: A
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 61 kg
Best Feature: Nose
Talents: Piano
Hobbies: Listening to music, Internet
D.O.B: Blood Type: A
Name: Oh Won Bin
Position: Vocal, Guitar
Nickname: Mischievous Wonbin
D.O.B: March 26, 1990
Blood Type: O
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 63 kg
Best Feature: Dimples, Smile
Talents: Martial arts, Harmonica
Hobbies: Sports, Reading, Listening to music
Name: 오 언 빈Name: Oh Won Bin
Position: Voc
Position: Voc
rName: Lee Jae Jin
Position: Bass Guitar
Nickname: Volunteer
D.O.B: December 17, 1990
Blood Type: A
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 58 kg
Best Feature: Lips
Talents: Bass Guitar, Listening to traditional music
Hobbies: Internet,
2Name: Choi Min Hwan
Height: 171 cm
Weight: 55 kg
Best Feature: Cuteness
Talents: Drums, Eating chicken
Hobbies: Listening to music, Internet
For His Future Love: "My lovely beautiful girlfriend, please take care of your health. Love you!"
Position: Drums
Nickname: 민둥이
D.O.B: November 11, 1992
Blood Type: A
Height: 171 cm
Weight: 55 kg
Best Feature: Cuteness
Talents: Drums, Eating chicken
Hobbies: Listening to music, Internet
Blood Type: AHeight: 171 cm
Weight: 55 kg
Best Feature: Cuteness
Talents: Drums, Eating chicken
Hobbies: Listening to music, Internet
For His Future Love: "My lovely beautiful girlfriend, please take care of your health. Love you!"
girl generation profile
Taeyeon
Birth name: Kim Tae-yeon (Hangul: 김태연 | Hanja: 金泰妍)
DOB: March 9, 1989
Birthplace: Jeonju, North Jeolla, South Korea
Height: 160cm | Blood type: O
DOB: March 9, 1989
Birthplace: Jeonju, North Jeolla, South Korea
Height: 160cm | Blood type: O
Group leader.
DJ on Good Friend Radio (Chinhan Chingoo) from 2008 to April 2010.
Solo in If – drama OST for Hong Gil Dong (2008).
Solo in Can you hear me – drama OST for Beethoven Virus (2008).
Starred in variety show We Got Married (2009) with comedian Jeong Hyeong-don.
Duet with Sunny in It’s Love – drama OST for Heading To The Ground (2009).
Starred in stage musical Midnight Sun (2010).
Voiced for animated film Superbad (2010).
Duet with The One in Like A Star (2010).
Solo in I Love You – drama OST for Athena: Goddess of War (2010).
Duet with Kim Bum-soo in Different (2011).
DJ on Good Friend Radio (Chinhan Chingoo) from 2008 to April 2010.
Solo in If – drama OST for Hong Gil Dong (2008).
Solo in Can you hear me – drama OST for Beethoven Virus (2008).
Starred in variety show We Got Married (2009) with comedian Jeong Hyeong-don.
Duet with Sunny in It’s Love – drama OST for Heading To The Ground (2009).
Starred in stage musical Midnight Sun (2010).
Voiced for animated film Superbad (2010).
Duet with The One in Like A Star (2010).
Solo in I Love You – drama OST for Athena: Goddess of War (2010).
Duet with Kim Bum-soo in Different (2011).
Jessica
Korean name: Jung Su-yeon (Hangul: 정수연 | Hanja: 鄭秀妍)
DOB: April 18, 1989
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
Height: 163cm | Blood type: B
Elder sisger of Krystal, member of girl group f(x).
DOB: April 18, 1989
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
Height: 163cm | Blood type: B
Elder sisger of Krystal, member of girl group f(x).
Released two singles, Oppa Nappa and Mabinogi, with Tiffany and SeoHyun.
Duet with SHINee’s Onew in One Year Later (2008).
Duet with Park Myeong-su in NaengMyun (2009).
Starred in Korean production of Legally Blonde – The Musical (2009-2010).
Solo in Sweet Delight – commercial song for SPC Group (2010).
Duet with SHINee’s Onew in One Year Later (2008).
Duet with Park Myeong-su in NaengMyun (2009).
Starred in Korean production of Legally Blonde – The Musical (2009-2010).
Solo in Sweet Delight – commercial song for SPC Group (2010).
Sunny
Co-DJ of Chun Ji Radio (2007-2008).
Solo in Finally Now – movie OST for Story of Wine (2008).
Co-host of The M (2009-2010) with SS501′s Hyungjoon and then 2AM’s Seulong.
Duet with Taeyeon in It’s Love – drama OST for Heading To The Ground (2009).
Starred in reality-variety show Invincible Youth (2009-2010) with other female idols.
Solo in Your Doll – drama OST for Oh My Lady (2010).
Solo in Finally Now – movie OST for Story of Wine (2008).
Co-host of The M (2009-2010) with SS501′s Hyungjoon and then 2AM’s Seulong.
Duet with Taeyeon in It’s Love – drama OST for Heading To The Ground (2009).
Starred in reality-variety show Invincible Youth (2009-2010) with other female idols.
Solo in Your Doll – drama OST for Oh My Lady (2010).
Tiffany
Birth name: Stephanie Hwang
Korean name: Hwang Mi-young (Hangul: 황미영 | Hanja: 黄美英)
DOB: August 1, 1989
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA (but raised in Diamond Bar)
Height: 162cm | Blood type: O
Korean name: Hwang Mi-young (Hangul: 황미영 | Hanja: 黄美英)
DOB: August 1, 1989
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA (but raised in Diamond Bar)
Height: 162cm | Blood type: O
Released two singles, Oppa Nappa and Mabinogi, with Seohyun and Jessica.
Co-host of Sonyeo Sonyeon Gayo Baekso with Kim Hye-sung (2007-2008).
Solo in By Myself – drama OST for Ja Myung Go (2009).
Duet with K.Will in A Girl Meets Love (2009).
Co-host with Yuri for MBC’s Music Core (2009 – July 2010).
Solo in Banji – drama OST for Haru (2010).
Co-host of Sonyeo Sonyeon Gayo Baekso with Kim Hye-sung (2007-2008).
Solo in By Myself – drama OST for Ja Myung Go (2009).
Duet with K.Will in A Girl Meets Love (2009).
Co-host with Yuri for MBC’s Music Core (2009 – July 2010).
Solo in Banji – drama OST for Haru (2010).
Hyoyeon
Birth name: Kim Hyo-yeon (Hangul: 김효연 | Hanja: 金孝淵)
DOB: September 22, 1989
Birthplace: Incheon, South Korea
Height: 160cm | Blood type: AB
DOB: September 22, 1989
Birthplace: Incheon, South Korea
Height: 160cm | Blood type: AB
Formed a dance group Little Winners Crew with miss A’s Min (2004) before debut.
Yuri
Birth name: Kwon Yuri (Hangul: 권유리 | Hanja: 權侑利)
DOB: December 5, 1989
Height: 167cm | Blood type: AB
DOB: December 5, 1989
Height: 167cm | Blood type: AB
Played a part in sitcom Unstoppable Marriage (2007) alongside Sooyoung.
Duet with Sooyoung in Must – drama OST for Working Mom (2008).
Co-host with Tiffany for MBC’s Music Core (2009 – July 2010).
Starred in reality-variety show Invincible Youth (2009-2010).
Duet with Sooyoung in Must – drama OST for Working Mom (2008).
Co-host with Tiffany for MBC’s Music Core (2009 – July 2010).
Starred in reality-variety show Invincible Youth (2009-2010).
Sooyoung
Birth name: Choi Soo-young (Hangul: 최수영 | Hanja: 崔秀英)
DOB: February 10, 1990
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 170cm | Blood type: O
DOB: February 10, 1990
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 170cm | Blood type: O
Made a brief debut (2002) in Japan as pop duo Route φ with Marina Takahashi.
Played a part in the sitcom Unstoppable Marriage alongside Yuri (2007).
Duet with Yuri in Must – drama OST for Working Mom (2008).
Played a part in movie Hello Schoolgirl (2008).
Played a part in the sitcom Unstoppable Marriage alongside Yuri (2007).
Duet with Yuri in Must – drama OST for Working Mom (2008).
Played a part in movie Hello Schoolgirl (2008).
YoonA
Birth name: Im Yoona (Hangul: 임윤아 / Hanja: 林允兒)
DOB: May 30, 1990
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 166cm | Blood type: B
DOB: May 30, 1990
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 166cm | Blood type: B
Played a part in drama 9 Ends 2 Out (2007).
Played a part in drama Woman of Matchless Beauty (2008).
Starred in drama You Are My Destiny (2008-2009).
Starred in drama Cinderella Man (2009).
Starred in variety show Family Outing 2 (2010).
Solo in Innisfree Day – commercial song for Innisfree (2010).
Played a part in drama Woman of Matchless Beauty (2008).
Starred in drama You Are My Destiny (2008-2009).
Starred in drama Cinderella Man (2009).
Starred in variety show Family Outing 2 (2010).
Solo in Innisfree Day – commercial song for Innisfree (2010).
SeoHyun
Birth name: Seo Joo-hyun (Hangul: 서주현 | Hanja: 徐珠賢)
DOB: June 28, 1991
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 168cm | Blood type: A
DOB: June 28, 1991
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 168cm | Blood type: A
Group maknae.
Released two singles, Oppa Nappa and Mabinogi, with Jessica and Tiffany.
Duet with trot singer Ju hyun-mi in JjaRaJaJja (2009).
Starred on variety show We Got Married with C.N.Blue’s Jung Yong-hwa (2010).
Solo in It’s Ok Even If It Hurts – drama OST for Kim Soo Roo (2010).
Voiced for animated film Superbad (2010).
Featured in Let’s Go – G20 Seoul Summit OST (2010).
Released two singles, Oppa Nappa and Mabinogi, with Jessica and Tiffany.
Duet with trot singer Ju hyun-mi in JjaRaJaJja (2009).
Starred on variety show We Got Married with C.N.Blue’s Jung Yong-hwa (2010).
Solo in It’s Ok Even If It Hurts – drama OST for Kim Soo Roo (2010).
Voiced for animated film Superbad (2010).
Featured in Let’s Go – G20 Seoul Summit OST (2010).
beast profile
BEAST (B2ST) Profile
Member Profile
Name: Yoon Doojoon
Birthday: July 4, 1989
Position: Leader, Rapper, Vocalist
Name: Jang Hyunseung
Birthday: September 3, 1989
Position: Lead Vocalist
Name: Yong Junhyung
Birthday: December 19, 1989
Position: Main Rapper
Name:Yang Yoseob
Birthday: January 5, 1990
Position: Main Vocalist
Name: Lee Kikwang (sometimes mentioned as AJ)
Birthday: March 30, 1990
Position: Lead Vocalist
Name: Son Dongwoon
Birthday: June 6, 1991
Position: Vocalist, Rapper
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