U-KISS released their second mini-album on February 11, 2009, called Bring It Back 2 Old School with its title song, "I Like You". On the same day, a music video for I Like You was released with an old-school theme inspired by the 80's.[2] They also performed their carrier single live in various music shows. U-KISS becomes sensation in Thailand pulling 5-days straight fan meetings in promotion with their album Bring It Back 2 Old School, they also won on an online voting in Thailand beating the Wonder Girls. After their promotional cycle for "Bring It Back 2 Old School", U-KISS starred in their very first variety show, All About U-KISS.
In 2009, Kevin Woo joined Arirang's radio show Pops in Seoul hosting the 'All About You' segment alongside co-host Isak N Jiyeon. Shortly after, Alexander Eusebio was invited to host the show too.[3]In April that same year, Eli also became an MC of MBC's show, Fusion. In late 2009, U-KISS released a third mini-album titled ContiUkiss on November 5, 2009. Lee Kiseop, a new member, joined the group during the promotion of this mini-album with their carrier single, Man Man Ha Ni. This song is often known as U-KISS' breakthrough song as it helped them to make their names known in the Korean entertainment industry.> U-KISS held their first fan meeting titled "Only 4 U" to celebrate their 500th days in the industry, that was sponsored by GomTV.
Lee Kiseop appeared in a variety show known as Uljjang Shidae 2 or Ulzzang Generation 2 (Pretty Boys and Girls Season 2) with fellow member Soo Hyun also guest starring in an episode. Dong Ho. the youngest of the group has made many appearances on many variety shows at the end of 2009, helping to promote U-KISS. Such shows include The Invincible Baseball Team and Idol Maknae Rebellion. Dongho is the most active member of the group and has been invited in many other shows. He has been thanked for helping the group to be more well-known.
Kevin and Alexander were featured in Brave Brother's song, "Finally" wherein a music video for the track was released a few weeks after. Members Eli and Kibum also starred in the Thai dramaAutumn's Destiny. However, the drama was aired in Thailand only. As both Eli and Kibum could not speak Thai, their voices were dubbed. The drama aired its premiere episode on January 16, 2010
- Real Name: Shin Soo Hyun (신수현)
- Birth date: March 11, 1989
- Leader, Main Vocalist
- Family: Parents, Older Sister & Younger Sister
- Talents: R&B, Dance, Soccer, Singing, Piano
- Facts: He was a trainee under Good Entertainment and JYP Entertainment before. Thus he is close with some 2PM and 2AM artists.
- Real Name: Eli (일라이) / Kim Kyoung Jae (김경재)
- Birth date: March 13, 1991
- Main Rapper, Vocalist
- Family: Parents, Older Sister, Younger Sister
- Talents: Taekwondo, Kung Fu, English, Chinese, Rap
- 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.
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.
Kevin (케빈)- Real Name: Kevin (케빈) / Woo Sung Hyun (우성현)
- Birth date: November 25, 1991(21)
- Position:Lead Vocalist
- Family: Parents, Older Sister
- Talents: Poppin' Dance, Guitar, Piano, English, Singing
- 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.
- Dong Ho (동호)
- Real Name: Shin Dong Ho (신동호)
- Birth date: June 29, 1994
- Lead Vocalist
- Family: Parents, Older Brother
- Talents: Golf, Drums, Chinese, Soccer
- Facts: He is fluent in Mandarin. He is the Magnae or youngest of the group. He is also known as TOTOY CORNROWS. He is known as Hoon, and is the first addition to the group after Alexander and Kibum's departure from the group.
Shin Dongho (Hangul:신동호)Born on June 29, 1994.(18)Position:Lead Rapper, Vocalist, MaknaeHe's the youngest member of the group. Dongho is the lead rapper, lead dancer, vocalist, visual and maknae of the group. Dongho can communicate in Mandarin because he studied in Beijing, China at a young age. Currently Dongho is attending Hanrim Entertainment Arts School. Dongho is the most active member of the group, and participated in a number of projects such as acting in dramas and multiple variety shows. Because of his activities, the other members claimed that Dongho is the one who helped U-KISS receive more popularity and stated that they are thankful to him. Recently, Dongho gained a lot of attention after his cameo in the movie "My Black Mini Dress" with Yoo In Na.
Ki Seop (기섭)
Full name: Lee Ki Seop (이기섭)
Date of birth: January 17, 1991
Height: 180cm
Weight: 60kg
Blood type: APosition: Vocalist, Main Dancer, Visual
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~Real Name: Kim Jaeseob
Birthdate:1991Position: Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Lead Dance
Weigh:180
Length:58
Facts: Former maknae of boy group "PARAN".
Former members
Alexander Lee Eusebio (Hangul:알렉산더) Born on July 29, 1988. Alexander was born in Hong Kong but grew up in Macau from multinational parents. His father is half Portuguese, half Chinese and his mother is Korean. Alexander is well known as an idol who can speak seven languages: Cantonese, English, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese. He is a Christian. He was formerly a rapper for the group. Alexander is now currently signed as a solo artist under his new agency: M Plus Entertainment, and has done fanmeetings over Asia and released new songs, recently a new one called "I Just"Kibum (Hangul:김기범) Born on December 29, 1990. Kibum was formerly a vocalist of the group. He left the group after his company terminated his contract. Kibum is famously known as being the younger brother of SS501's Kim Hyung Jun before debuting with U-KISS. Kibum, along with group-mate Kevin, was a member of the group XING. He used the stage name Marumir when he was inXING. One year after XING's debut, Kibum decided to leave for a better future. Kibum is known for his cheerful and witty personality. Kibum can speak Korean, Japanese, and conversational English. Kibum has now debuted in Japan as a solo artist under the stage name Allen.
