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.
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.
[edit] 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]
Afterwards, 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 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.
[edit] 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.
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