u-kiss profile

U-Kiss (유키스) is a 7-member Korean boy band under NH Media. They debuted in 2008 with a single album entitled “어리지 않아” (Not Young). Their first single is said to be a fusion of the typical kpop as well as a "dirty south" style which was entirely composed by the Brave Brothers.
U-Kiss is comprised of 6 boys – two of which came from or were former members of another group, Xing (Kevin and Kibum). They are a multi-lingual group allowing them to communicate with fans in Korean, English, French, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish.

U-Kiss Stands For:

  U- Ubiquitous
  K- Korean
  I - International (Idol)
  S- Super
  S- Star

This shows their intention of becoming an international group with the member's ability to converse with different languages. Alexander can converse in seven languages (Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean and English). He has a flair for languages. Eli is articulate in English, Korean and Mandarin and DongHo in Mandarin. Kevin is fluent in English and KiBum can speak Japanese. They are not only ready for Asia, but also for the US and Europe as well.

 

Shin Soohyun (신수현)
DOB: March 11, 1989
Height/Weight: 181 cm/67 kg
Blood type: A
Family Relation: Parents, older sister, younger sister
Hobbie: listening to music, excerise, play on the computer
Talents: R&b, dance, soccer, and playing the piano, Singing
Religion: Christian
Facts: He was a trainee under Good Entertainment and JYP Entertainment before. Thus he is close with some 2PM and 2AM artists.

Alexander Lee Eusebio (알렉산더)
DOB: July 29, 1989
Height/Weight:  181 cm/63 kg
Blood type: O
Family Relation: Parents, Older sister
Hobbie: listening to music, watch movies, and taking picture.
Talents: English, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, oh can’t forget Rapping. *he knows more language but the media haven’t let out what other language he know yet.*
Religion: Christian
Facts: He can speak 7 different languages.

• 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.

Kim Kibum(김기범)
DOB: December 29, 1990
Height/Weight: 180 cm/53 kg
Blood type: O
Family Relation: Parents, older brother
Hobbies: listening to music, swimming, and reading books.
Talents: Composing music, poppin’ dance, Japanese, piano,Composing, Acting and singing
Religion: Christian
Facts: He is the younger brother of SS501's Kim Hyung Joon, he's a former member of Xing. He can speak in Japanese.

Eli (일라이) / Kim Kyoung Jae (김경재)
DOB: March 13, 1991
Physical: Height 180 cm, Weight 60 kg
Family Relation: Parents, older sister, younger sister
Hobbies: Listening to music, play on the computer, watching movies
Talents: Taw Kwon Do, Kung Fu English, Rap and Chinese
Religion: Christian
Facts: He was born in LA then he moved to Washington DC. He then went to Beijing to study, so he knows Mandarin. He learned Kung Fu and Taekwondo for 12 years. He can speak English fluently.

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 for Big Bang. It was first broadcast last April 1 at 9:00pm.

Kevin Woo [Kevin (케빈) / Woo Sung Hyun (우성현)]
DOB: November 25, 1991
Height/Weight:178 cm/50 kg
Family Relation: Parents, older sister
Hobbies: Listening to music, watching movie, reading books, and composing music
Talents: Poppin’ dance, guitar, piano,Singing and English
Religion: Christian
Facts: He lived in California/San Francisco, so he's also fluent in English. Along with KiBum, he is also a former member of Xing.

Ki Seop (기섭)
Real Name: Lee Ki/Gi Seop
Birth date: January 17, 1991 (1991-01-17)
Height/Weight:180cm /60kg
Family: Parents, Elder Sister
Specialties: Tae Kwon Do, Dance, Acting, Piano
Facts: He is the rookie member of U-KISS

Shin Dongho (신동호)
DOB: June 29, 1994
Height/Weight: 175 cm/65 kg
Family Relation: Parents, older brother
Hobbies: Golf, listening to music, and reading books
Talents: Chinese, soccer, English, Drums
Religion: Christian
Facts: He is fluent in Mandarin. He is the Magnae or youngest of the group. He is also known as TOTOY CORNROWS.