[OFFICIAL] U-KISS Thread

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U-KISS stands for: Ubiquitous Korean International Super Star


Table of Contents

1. Rules
2. Member Information
3. Biography
4. Discography
5. News
6. Outside Links
7. Awards
8. Videos
9. Past Appearances
10. Updates

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RULES


1) What I say goes.
2) Be nice to each other
3) Talk like a normal person. no leet, text chat, normal, full sentences
4) Crazy fangirling is ok. BUT I don't want some no brainer thing. "OH MAI GAWD!!!!11111 ___ IS SHHHOOO HAWT. HES MINE NO ONE CAN HAVE HIM. RAWRRAWRRAWR"
5) DO NOT quote the first page! It drives me nuts
6) Have fun. (:

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Member Information

SooHyun



Full Name: Shin SooHyun
Name in Korean: 신수현
Date of Birth: March 11, 1989
Facts: SooHyun was formerly a member of Good Entertainment and JYP Entertainment.

KiSeop



Full Name: Lee KiSeop
Name in Korean: 이기섭
Date of Birth: January 17, 1991
Facts: Lee KiSeop joined the group in 2009. He is a former ulzzang, and has appeared on the second season of 얼짱 시대 (Uljjang Shidae).

Eli
일라이



Full Name: Kim KyungJae
Name in Korean: 김경재
Date of Birth: March 13, 1991
Facts: 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. He learned Kung Fu and Taekwondo for 12 years.

AJ

Full Name: Kim Jae Seop
Name in Korean: 김재섭
Date of Birth: June 4, 1991
Position: Lead Rapper, Vocalist

Hoon
훈

Full Name: Yeo Hoon Min
Name in Korean: 여훈민
Name in Korean:
Date of Birth: August 16, 1991
Position: Lead Vocalist

Kevin
케빈



Full Name: Woo SungHyun
Name in Korean: 우성현
Date of Birth: November 25, 1991
Facts: Lived in San Francisco, Danville and is fluent in English. Along with KiBum, he is also a former member of Xing.

DongHo



Full Name: Shin DongHo
Name in Korean: 신동호
Date of Birth: June 29, 1994
Facts: Spent most of his childhood in China, and is fluent in Mandarin.

Former Members

Alexander



Full Name: Alexander Lee Eusebio
Name in Korean: 알렉산더
Date of Birth: July 29, 1988
Facts: 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 in Hong Kong and was raised in Macau.

KiBum



Full Name: Kim KiBum
Name in Korean: 김기범
Date of Birth: December 29, 1990
Facts: He is the younger brother of SS501's Kim HyungJoon, and a former member of Xing.

All information credited to Wikipedia. All pictures credited to Photobucket.

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Biography

Pre-Debut

U-Kiss gained attention due to two former members of Xing (Kevin Woo and Kim KiBum) and popular South Korean boy band SS501's Kim HyungJoon'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[citation needed]. 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.[citation needed]

Afterward, the group commenced promotional activities in China on June, appearing on Hunan TV. In addition, they held various fan meetings in Thailand from October to November. After the announcement of seventh member, Lee KiSeob, 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: First Album and Other Activities

On the January 18, 2010, 2 years after debut, U-KISS opened their official fan club, KissMe.

Before the release of the first full length album, MBC revealed that U-KISS will star in a variety show. The show was titled U-KISS' Vampire. It was premiered on January 22, 2010. For the filming of the show, the members moved in together into a dormitory. They stayed together in the dormitory for the whole duration of the filming of the show. In the show, they were sorted into groups according to their blood types.

Their highly anticipated full length album, Only One, was released on February 3, 2010. At first, it was announced that their song, "Without You", which is a track from the album, would be the main track. However, it was later changed to "Round and Round" (Bingeul Bingeul). The song Bingeul Bingeul became a hit, gaining U-KISS the most popularity and attention that they have ever received since their debut. In this new full length album, they also changed their hairstyles, but it still similar to their "Man Man Hani" concept. Dongho bleached his hair while Kevin dyed his hair a sandy brown. The album consisted of five new songs and remixes of songs from their previous mini albums. The dance for Bingeul Bingeul was given the name "Tornado" or "Whirlwind" dance.

On May 5, 2010, back from the Philippines, U-KISS started promotions for their follow up song for their Only One album, titled "Mworago" ("What" ). This song too, helped them to gain more popularity. They named the dance for this song the "Outcry" dance. In an interview where their prominent dances from past songs were showcased, the members decided that Soohyun was the best at this dance as he was rather good at crying out loud.

On June 16, 2010, it was announced that Soohyun would be starring a popular musical called A Chorus Line. He had been practicing diligently for the musical but he had to later drop out as he was too busy, having to prepare for U-KISS' comeback and for the recording of the group's new album.

After their promotions for their album Only One ended, U-KISS appeared on various variety shows as a group, such as Shin JungHwan PD Variety Show on June 8, 2010, Idol League, Heroes Challenge, and Idol United (they had to drop out of Idol United as their schedules were too busy. They appeared for the first and second episodes only).

They also starred in a new reality show that finished aired its last episode on July 30, 2010, called Chef's Kiss. It is a reality-variety show in which the seven members were split into teams and they opened a real restaurant, which they named U-KISS Steak House. Each week, they held cooking challenges among themselves to decide which team would be chosen to cook in the restaurant that week, Each time, they had a single item on their menu, however, the single menu item would be changed every week. By the end of the show, all the members had improved in cooking. Eli was also chosen as the best chef by their chef mentor, Chef Kim.

Kevin and Alexander continued their role as hosts on Arirang's All About You show, and Eli joined them as a new co-host. Kevin and Alexander also became MCs for Arirang's music programme, The M Wave in August 2010.

2010: U-KISS Promotional Activities Overseas

Premiere Entertainment Philippines Inc. (PEP) brought U-KISS to Manila for the very first time for a series of special mall shows from March 26–28. This was in line with the promotion of the band's full-length solo concert in the Philippines in June.

U-KISS later had their very first concert in Manila, Philippines in June 14, 2010, at the Araneta Coliseum. The show was originally scheduled for May 29, 2010, but it was postponed to a later date.

Just after, returning from their promotional tours in the Asian region, that included countries like Thailand, Singapore, Japan and Malaysia, U-KISS announced that they were to guest star at Rain's Intensity concert in the Philippines at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds on September 11, 2010.

2010: Break Time and Other Events

U-KISS had filmed the music video for their single "Mworago" from their full-length album around June, 2010. The music video had been set to be released on August 24, 2010 but it was pushed back to early September. The music video was never released by NH Media.

U-KISS released their fourth mini-album, Break Time, on October 4, 2010, in South Korea. It included five new songs and instrumental versions of two of the new songs in the album. The album contained a 50-page photograph book and a poster. Just three days after the release of the album, it topped the Hanteo charts and had been going strong at first place for more than a week. The teaser for the "Shut Up!!" music video was scheduled to be released afternoon of October 3, 2010. But it was later pushed back to be released on October 4, 2010.

U-KISS had their comeback performance of "Shut Up!!", their title track of the mini-album, on Mnet's M! Countdown on October 7, 2010. Their distinct and unique choreography for their new song, "Shut Up!!", was soon named the Warrior Dance because of the warrior-like poses by the members during the chorus. The music video was released on October 7, 2010. As soon as it was released on their YouTube channel, it was flagged for being inappropriate for minors below the age of eighteen. NH Media released a statement saying, "As soon as the music video was revealed, it was flagged down. There are some scenes where the members are topless and appear with another woman but we don't believe that it's anything minors can't see. We're not sure what part of the music video is the problem. We are currently inquiring with Youtube." With many fans endlessly requesting to view the music video, NH Media then released a "clean" version. The members even joked in an interview that because youngest member Dongho was only 16, when the music video was released, they were not going to let him watch the full version. From their channel, ukiss2008, NH Media has released a total of three versions of the music video, the full version, which was flagged, and a clean version, both on October 7, 2010, and a high definition version, on October 29, 2010.

Japan Debut

U-KISS became regular Wednesday special MCs on a variety show in Japan called Made in BS Japan broadcast by TV Tokyo for the Wednesday Korean entertainment segments. They hosted the show from October 6, 2010 until December 22, 2010.

On December 10, 2010, they released a Japanese full album called 'First Kiss' which was a compilation of all their songs from their debut album up until their 'Break Time' album. 'First Kiss' placed second on Oricon daily charts on the day of its release.

2011 Activities

Members Dong Ho, Eli, and Ki Seop have been cast for MBC every1’s special new sitcom, titled 'Real School'. Real School is 40-episode long sitcom series, for which they will play three high school students who board at an ‘English Village’ in an attempt to crack their fear of speaking English. Its pilot episode aired on January 10, 2011. Also Dongho is acting in his first drama, "Royal Family." Dongho will act as ‘Jo Byung Joon.' Dongho also has played in several films, including the 'Villain & Widow' and 'My Black Mini Dress.'

U-KISS is planning for a U.S. debut sometime next year.

Alexander and Kibum's left the band as of February 23, 2011. A couple of days after the original members Alexander and Kibum left U-KISS, NH Media introduced two new members, Kim Jae Seop and Yeo Hoon Min. Kim Jae Seop is also known as AJ. Before debuting in U-KISS, [AJ] was a former member of the South Korean boyband Paran. With the two new members, U-KISS made their comeback on March 30th with their title track, 0330.

U-KISS First Kiss Manila Tour DVD

Last June 2010, U-KISS held their first major concert at the Araneta Coliseum in Manila, Philippines. The event was taped and was released on April 2, 2011 as the U-KISS First Kiss Tour in Manila DVD on three selected malls in the Philippines. The DVD is under Universal Records (Philippines) and is also for release in South Korea and Japan on June marking it's first anniversary special.

The launch of the DVD gave U-KISS another achievement as KissMe's all over Metro Manila bumped to Odyssey SM Megamall, Odyssey SM Mall Of Asia and Astroplus SM Northedsa. The fans who bought the DVD got a poster, a bookmark and a photobook. The DVD will be available nationwide starting April 8, 2011.

U-KISS Untitled Asia Tour

According to NH Media, the company is planning to bring U-KISS to various cities in Asia to promote Bran New Kiss. This has been clarified but they have not given it a title yet. The tour will start on May before their shows and activities in Japan and will end on February. The tour is planned to kick-off in Brunei being the first Korean Group to visit the island state. Next Stop will be Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore and end in a two-night show in Seoul. This has been also notified by the group's leader, Shin Soohyun is his Twitter account. The group will also visit Taiwan and Malaysia.

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Discography



New Generation
Release Date: September 3, 2008
Track List:
01. Intro (Pump Pump)
02. 어리지않아 (Not Young)
03. Give It To Me
04. 어리지않아 (Not Young) (MR)




Bring it Back to the Old School
Release Date: February 3, 2009
Track List
01. Intro (On Fire)
02. 니가 좋아 (I Like You)
03. Talk To Me
04. 니가 좋아 (I Like You) (Instrumental)




Conti Ukiss
Release Date: November 5, 2009
Track List
01. Intro (Conti Ukiss)
02. 만만하니 (Man Man Ha Ni) (I'm Not Easy)
03. 오케이 (O.K.)
04. 만만하니 (MR)




U-KISS Only One Album
Release Date: February 3, 2010
Track List
01. Intro
02. 빙글빙글 (Bingeul Bingeul) (Round and Round)
03. Without You
04. 뭐라고 (Mworago) (What)
05. Bang Bang Bang
06. Dancing Floor
07. 만만하니 (Remix)
08. OK (Remix)
09. 니가 좋아 (I Like You) (Remix)
10. Talk To Me (Remix)
11. 어리지않아 (Not Young) (Remix)
12. Give It To Me (Remix)
13. 빙글빙글 (Instrumental)
14. 뭐라고 (Instrumental)




Call of the Country OST Part. 2
Release Date: May 31, 2010
Track List
01. 나는 할 수 있어 (Naneun hal su isso) (I Can)
02. 사랑하게 해주세요 (Saranghage haejuseyo) (Please Love Me)




도전 히어로 (Docheon Hero) (Hero Challenge) (Kim Sooro, Yang SangChul, U-KISS)
Release Date: June 4, 2010
Track List
01. 히어로 (Hero)




Break Time
Release Date: October 4, 2010
Track List
01. Before Yesterday (Intro)
02. 시끄러!! (Shikkuro!!) (Shut Up!!)
03. Light It Up
04. Rock Ya' Body
05. Avater
06. 시끄러!! (Inst.)
07. Light It Up (Inst.)



Bran New Kiss
Release Date: March 30, 2011
Track List:
01. It's Time (Intro)
02. 0330
03. 내게 아픈 말은 (Your Hurtful Words)
04. Every Day
05. I Don't Understand
06. Miracle


Neverland
Release Date: September 1, 2011
Track List:
1. Intro
2. Neverland
3. Baby Don't Cry
4. Someday
5. Take Me Away (Hoon and Kevin)
6. On The Floor
7. 친구의 사랑 (Love of a Friend)
8. 4월 이야기 (Story of April) (Soohyun feat. Eunyoung)
9. Obsession (AJ & Kiseop)
10. Top That
11. Tell Me Y (Dongho & Eli)
12. 다시 만나요 (We'll Meet Again) (feat. PARAN)
13. Someday (Instrumental)

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News

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New Boy Band Set to Debut: U-Kiss, July 6, 2008 Korea

Former Xing members Kibum, Kevin & YoungKyung are back.

They are back in a new boy group called U-Kiss under NH Media (the same company as the boy group PARAN). They are set to debut in Japan on the 15th of August at the Power of ATAMIX ‘08 sharing the stage with other popular Korean artists such as, SS501, PARAN, Jewelry and Andy.
As you can see the 3 far right members are ex-XING members standing in the order of Kim Kibum (Marumir), Kevin Woo and Kim YoungKyung (Yume).
A new forum is already up for them organized by CYNOSTAR’s lovely admin (loveprint).

Credits: ATAMIX/XINGSTAR + CYNOSTAR/U-KISS!+xing myspace + kpoplover4ever@Soompi

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U-Kiss makes debut performance on Mnet, August 28, 2008

U-Kiss finally made their debut performance on August 28 for Mnet. They performed their title song "Not Young," showing off their cute dance choreography.

Not Young MV

source: shenyuepop
credits: ukissmusic@YT + newsen

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U-KISS Makes a Comeback, January 30, 2009

Ukiss first debuted back in July of 2008 and has since then been under the radar.

Recently the band has announced their comeback which is scheduled to be February 1st on SBS Inkigayo with the title track titled '니가 좋아' (I Like You).

Their new mini album is titled "Bring It Back to the Old School" and will be released soon. Their concept will be based on the 80's - early 90's,

credits: allkpop + [e-mail]

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U Kiss is back with oldschool and vintage, February 1, 2009

Inkigayo Comeback Performance

Group UKiss is back with their 2nd single album “bring it back 2 old school”.

They are back with 90s old school style and they had their comeback stage on SBS Inkigayo on 1st February.

‘Like You’ the title song off their new single is a 80-90s old pop genre and their fashion style of their comeback will be luxury vintage which is popular amongst the young people these days.

Meanwhile, UKiss single album “bring it back 2 old school” will be released online on 3rd February.

source: kbites

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Artists Come Together for the Environment, April 18, 2009

Over 20 celebrities come together for the photo shoot of an upcoming environment campaign.

The campaign named ‘CLEAN_air, water and the city’ is jointed organized by stylish casual wear Jack&Jill and also Vogue fashion magazine. It seeks to raise awareness of how human activities pollutes our air and water. It also promotes an improvement in city environment.

Each photos have a subtle environmental message in it.

KARA, U-KISS, New singer CheongRim, Actress Park ShiYeon, Kang HyeJung, Lee SiYeong, Model-actor Lee CheonHee, MayBee and Bani, Actor Lee SeonGyu, Seo HyoRim, Model Min Seok. Oh YeonSeo, Gagman Heo KyeongHwan.

This photo shoot will be featured in the May issue of Vogue magazine.

for pictures: kbites

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U-KISS Signs Up with Hong Kong East Asia Company, Promotions in Asia Next Year, September 23, 2009

6-member boy band U-KISS is known to have signed an exclusive belonging contract with Hong Kong actor Andy Lau’s company East Asia, and they will be actively promoting in Asia.

With this contract, U-KISS will be up to many opportunities like drama and movie acting. Already, the group recently participated the ‘Summer Pop Concert’ on 15th and 16th last month in Hong Kong Asia World Expo Arena with other singers like Ah Mei, Leon Lai, Joey Rong and Karen Mok. They performed the song ‘Not Young’, ‘Talk to me’ and ‘Like you’.

It helps that U-KISS can speak up to several international languages like Mandarin and English. And they are well received by fans over in Asia.

An East Asia staff said, “There has been many love calls for U-KISS to promote in other parts in Asia. With East Asia, we hope to treasure this good opportunity to help them in other activities like CF, drama and music albums.”

Meanwhile, U-KISS will be releasing a single in Korea next month. And then following that, they will be promoting in other parts of Asia from next year.

source: kbites

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6 Member U-KISS to Return as 7 Members with New Uljjang Member for 3rd Single Comeback, October 29, 2009

Boy band U-KISS will be returning to the Kpop scene not as 6 members but as 7 members, with one new member.

They will be releasing their 3rd single early next month, and they will also have a new member join them, as announced by their company on 28th October on their official homepage.

It was stated that, “The new member is a well known ‘uljjang’ Lee KiSeop in SeongNam. He is scouted for his talents and has joined U-KISS.”

The group will have Brave Brothers, who also did their previous hits like ‘Not Young’ and ‘Like You’, for the production of their new album.

It is set that U-KISS will have their comeback stage on the 5th next month, and as 7 members.

source: kbites

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U-KISS Alexander was Down with Swine Flu During Thai Promotions in October? November 19, 2009

News have came late that 7-member U-KISS member Alexander has contracted the swine flu back in October.

Before the group’s comeback this month, they went to Thailand for promotions in late-October. And back then, Alexander was down with high fever, and was worried to have contracted the flu.

And according to U-KISS‘ company on 19th November, “Alexander has felt unwell in Korea and when we reached Thailand, he was having high fever and cough. We have him sent to the hospital and gave him Tamiflu, which we have prepared just in case it is needed.”

Alexander has taken Tamiflu and rested. And he recovered on the last day of their promotions and resumed schedule with the group.

U-KISS’ company also said, “When we returned to Korea, we were still worried. So we sent him for examination at the hospital. Luckily there is nothing wrong with his health.”

Meanwhile, U-KISS’ ’strong man dance’ in their comeback song ‘Man Man Ha Ni’ has been gaining popularity since their comeback.

source: kbites

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U-KISS DongHo Rushed into ER Last Weekend, “I’m Alright Now”, November 23, 2009

News have came late that U-KISS member DongHo was rushed to ER earlier for neurological enteritis.

DongHo has participated in the baseball match in JeJu Island which took place from 20th to 22nd November for KBS 2TV ‘Invincible Baseball’.

DongHo had complained of abdominal pain after returning to the dormitory after the first game with a strong Pusan baseball team on 21st November. Following that on 22nd November, he was rushed into ER in a hospital in JeJu island.

A representative said, “DongHo had felt great pressure about the match. And had neurological enteritis. He was put on Ringer and returned to Seoul.” DongHo was not able to join the filming for ‘Invincible Baseball’ on 22nd November.

And recently when met up with reporters, DongHo assured, “I’m alright now”.

source: kbites

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U-KISS KiBum, “I Want to be Ahead and Not Behind HyungJoon Hyung” December 4, 2009

UKiss KiBum talks about his elder brother SS501 member Kim HyungJoon.

Recently during an interview, KiBum said, “I get to see HyungJoonie hyung when our schedule overlaps at the broadcast centres. After comeback, I don’t get to see hyung for about 2 weeks. And recently on KBS Music Bank, I met with hyung.

The SS501 hyungs help us out a lot by talking about us during their interview.” SS501 was #1 on Music Bank on 20th November. UKiss was also around then. KiBum said, “I’m so happy that SS501, which hyung is in, got #1.”

But KiBum talks about his determination to do well as a singer, “I’ve been behind hyung all this while, now I want to try be ahead of him. Now I want to try be in SS501 hyung’s position.”


Meanwhile, UKiss recently had their comeback with the song ‘Man Man Hani’ and their ’strong men’ dance is popular amongst fans.

c:Newsen + kbites

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U-Kiss to Hold Their First Fan Meeting, December 8, 2009

U-KISS, who has been garnering much attention through their 'Kangnam dance,' will celebrate their 500th day anniversary through GomTV's fan-meeting program, 'Only 4 U.'

As well as holding their first fan-meeting and celebrating their 500th day anniversary, the group is also planning to celebrate KiBum's birthday on the same day.

This day is going to be a memorable one for fans because U-KISS is also planning to play a few games with some lucky fans and get closer to their fans. They have even planned an OX quiz time, where fans can ask any questions their hearts desire.

U-KISS stated:
"We are nervous yet excited, because our first official fan-meeting is set to be held on our 500th day anniversary. We have regretted not doing much for our fans all this time. Therefore, we want to do everything our fans want to do during this upcoming fan meeting."

On another note, U-KISS has been in 10th place for 4 straight weeks on GomTV for their 'Conti UKiss' music video.

Source:allkpop

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U-KISS, who Continues to Gain Popularity with ‘Man Man Hani’ Even After Goodbye Stage, to Hold Fan Meeting on the 17th of January, December 22, 2009

Even after their goodbye stage, U-KISS‘ recent hit ‘Man Man Hani’ continues to gain popularity going up strong on various music charts.

U-KISS has recently been gaining much popularity through their ’strong guy’ dance for the song ‘Man Man Hani’. And on 19th December, they had their goodbye stage on MBC Music Core, but the song continues to go up rankings on various album, music and broadcast hits charts.

According to Air Monitor, which monitors broadcast hits on TV, radio and broadcast media, announced on 21st December that U-KISS ‘Man Man Hani’ is #1 on 3-way broadcast hits chart and #2 on weekly radio broadcast hits chart.

Meanwhile, many fans are curious why the group has suddenly stopped promotions for the album when the group is up for 4 weeks on Take7 for SBS Inkigayo.

U-KISS has revealed, “We are thankful to fans who have showed us great support with the song ‘Man Man Hani’. To repay that, we are currently preparing for our fan meeting ‘Kiss Me Day’ which will take place on 17th January 2010. And there are plans for us to comeback with a full-length album soon.”

S:Newsen + kbites

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U-Kiss hits Manila, March 2, 2010

Premiere Entertainment Philippines Inc. (PEP) brings Korean “super idol band” U-Kiss to Manila for the very first time for a series of special mall shows on March 26, 27, and 28. This is in line with the promotion of the band’s full-length, solo concert here in the country that will happen this June.

U-Kiss is composed of Alexander, Kevin, Dong Ho, Eli, Ki Bum, Hyun, and Ki Seob. The band debuted in Atamai, Japan at “The Second Power of Atamix ’08” and this paved the way form a successful solo show in Hamamatsucho, Japan. Since then, the band released 3 singles and their current full-length studio album “Without You” is rapidly climbing the charts of various Asian countries. U-Kiss is also given the Best New Artist award at the “Asian Song Festival” in 2008.

Members Kevin and Alexander are chosen as VJs for Arirang’s “Pops in Seoul” while Dong Ho is currently a member of the “Invincible Baseball Team.”

PEP chairman Joong Ku says that U-Kiss is the first of the many Korean stars that his company will bring to the Philippines. PEP is currently under negotiations in bringing Big Bang, Wonder Girls, and 2NE1 to the country.

PEP will also collaborate with local film and TV productions in strengthening the cultural and artistic interaction between Korea and the Philippines.

SOURCE: Manila Bulletin

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U-Kiss' Kevin's 10-Year Contract is Off Sunday March 21, 2010 Korea

The day of unfair contracts seems to be coming to an end judging from this latest development regarding U-Kiss member, Kevin. With regards to the unfair contract that Kevin had signed with his former agency, XING Entertainment, the courts has ruled in favour of the former.

Months earlier, a new law had been passed pertaining to celebrities which ruled that that if a contract is too long or unfair in terms of the income and the amount of work someone does, the contract will be terminated.

U-Kiss’s Kevin is supposedly one of the beneficiaries of this new ruling that was passed recently. The high court announced, “His previous company made a 10-year contract with Kevin and now the contract has been terminated.” The court awarded the case to Kevin over XING Entertainment, his former company.

The court continued, “A 10-year contract is too long. It’s wrong in the context of social order. XING Entertainment was trying to keep Kevin under them for so long and they were taking rights from him. His profit was also unfairly divided.”

His contract stated:
-If albums sold over 500,000 copies, he could get 50000000 won ($44,000).
-If single albums sold over 500,000 copies, he could get 25000000 won ($22,000).
-If albums sold over 1,000,000 copies, he could earn 100000000 won ($88,000).

Most artists in Korea do not even sell over 100,000 copies of their albums, so this was a long shot. Kevin was living under an unfair contract at the time and luckily he is out of it now. Let’s just hope he has a better one with U-Kiss’s company, NH Media.

credit: allkpop | ROCKETBOXX.NET

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Outside Links

• Official Website (Korean)
• U-Kiss' Wikipedia
• Alexander's Twitter
• Eli's Twitter
• Kevin's Twitter
• KiSeop's Twitter
• SooHyun's Twitter
• Dongho's Twitter
• KiBum's Twitter
• AJ's Twitter
• Hoon's Twitter
• Pops in Seoul on Demand (Sign In Required)

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Awards

2008

Best New Artist
Date: October 4
Location: Asia Song Festival

2011
2010 [V] CHINESE TOP Awards Concert: Most Potential Overseas Idol Group

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Videos

Music Videos
어리지않아 (Not Young)]
만만하니 (Man Man Ha Ni)
빙글빙글 (Round and Round)
Brave Brothers featuring Kevin and Alexander-Finally
시끄러!! (Shut Up)
0330

All About U-KISS

U-KISS' Vampired

Pops In Seoul

Mid-Day Break with ISAK and Eli-King of Quiz (Radio Show)

You Know U-KISS?

Idol Magnae Rebellion (아이돌 막내반란시대-막반시)

Chef's Kiss

Simon and Martina Backstage Interview (2011)

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Past Appearances

► Kevin Woo and Kim KiBum originally debuted in the group Xing

► Shin SooHyun was originally a trainee in Good Entertainment and then JYP Entertainment

► Lee KiSeop appeared on the second season of 울짱 시대 (Uljjang Shidae)



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Updates

All times are in Korean time since I'm studying abroad in Korea

♦March 16, 2010 12:00 P.M.--Thread is created
♦March 21, 2010 9:43 P.M.--Member profiles updated, videos updated, new rule (Rule # 5) added
♦March 22, 2010 10:27 A.M.-- News section updated
♦May 21, 2010 10:15 A.M.-- The thread is finally official! biggrin

All times are now in Pacific Standard Times

♦December 16, 2010 5:39 P.M.-- Front page updated (except news, which will officially never be updated too lazy )
♦ May 07, 2011 7:29 P.M.-- Front Page (finally) updated

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