U-Kiss' Introduction
U-KISS is a seven-member South Korean boy band formed by NH Media in 2008. The members include Shin Soohyun, Elison Kim also known as Eli, Kevin Woo, Shin Dong Ho, Lee Kiseop, Hoon and AJ (both joined the group in 2011).
U-KISS stands for Ubiquitous Korean International (Idol) Super Star. They debuted in Japan on August 15, 2008 and in South Korea on August 28, 2008. Later in late 2009, six-member U-KISS was turned into seven-member U-KISS with the addition of Lee Kiseop. When the original members Alexander Lee Eusebio and Kim Kibum's contracts were terminated in early 2011, they were replaced by Hoon and AJ.
The group has released one full-length album, five mini albums and various singles. Their first full length album, Only One, was released on February 3, 2010.
Stage Name: Hoon
Real Name: Yeo Hoonmin
Birthdate: 1991
Height: 180 cm
Facts: Tae Kwon Dae athlete
Appeared in SBS's "Athena" as a bodygaurd to the president.
Theater Major in Dongguk University.
Released a single under his real name in 2009.
Stage Name: AJ
Real Name: Kim Jaeseob
Birthdate:1991
Weigh:58
Height:180
Facts: Former maknae of boy group "PARAN". was the rapper.
Dong Ho (동호)
Full name: Shin Dong Ho (신동호)
Date of birth: June 29, 1994
Height: 175cm
Weight: 65kg
Blood type: B
Dongho is the maknae of the group. He once mentioned in ‘Kiss the Dream’ that although people expect him to act like a grown-up, he likes his self as a kid. Has the largest connection between artistes among the members. Might be the most popular too. HE KNITS and that’s cool!
Eli (일라이)
Real Name: Kim Kyoung Jae (김경재)
Date of birth: March 13, 1991
Height: 180cm
Weight: 60kg
Blood type: O
Position in group: Rapper
Eli grew up in the States, was born in Los Angeles and moved to Washington D.C. Like SooHyun, he has an older and younger sister. He has practiced Taekwondo for 12 years and went to China to train to become an actor,
where he learned martial arts and mandarin.
Kevin (케빈)
Real Name: Woo Sung Hyun (우성현)
Date of birth: November 25, 1991
Height: 178cm
Weight: 50kg
Blood type: O
Position in group: Main vocal.
Kevin grew up in the States and is from San Francisco. He was formerly from the boyband, XING, and was the last original member to leave the group. He has an older sister. Kevin is also known for his ability to speak English fluently.
Soo Hyun (수현)
Full Name: Shin Soo Hyun (신수현)
Date of birth: March 11, 1989
Height: 181cm
Weight: 67kg
Blood type: A
Position in group: Main vocal, Second oldest(But looks like the oldest.)
Soohyun is known as the ‘Power vocal’ of U-kiss. Also, he has nice chocolates that you just want to touch XD. He has an older and younger sister. Soohyun was once a JYP trainee before he transferred to NH Media and made his debut under U-KISS.
Ki Seop (기섭)
Full name: Lee Ki Seop (이기섭)
Date of birth: January 17, 1991
Height: 180cm
Weight: 60kg
Blood type: A
Position in group: Part of the good looking ones.
Ki Seop joined the group in 2009. He is a former ulzzang, well, he still is. He appears on the second season of Uljjang Shidae. He has an older sister and he does Tae Kwon Do. Thus, having a great body~
Former Members:
Alexander Lee Eusebio (알렉산더) Former member
* Stage Name: Alexander / Xander
* Birth date: July 29, 1988 (1988-07-29)
* Blood Type: O
* Height: 182cm
* Weight: 63kg
Kim KiBum (김기범) Former member
* Stage Name: KiBum
* Birth date: December 29, 1990 (1990-12-29)
* Blood Type: O
* Height: 179cm
* Weight: 65kg
