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U-KISS

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BIOGRAPHY

U-KISS (Korean: 유키스) is a South Korean boy band from Seoul, formed in 2008 and debuting on 3 September 2008 with the EP New Generation. The name is given as an abbreviation of Ubiquitous Korean International Idol Super Star.

The group has worked in both K-pop and J-pop and has been with Tango Music since January 2022. The current members are Soohyun, Hoon, Kiseop, Alexander and Eli.

Lee Jun-young joined on 15 May 2014, first performing with the group on 2 June 2014, and remained until his contract ended in 2021. He also works as an actor and holds a profile of his own in this catalogue.

Japan has been a second home for U-KISS since their 2011 debut there on avex trax. They filled Nippon Budokan on 5 September 2012 in front of about 10,000 people, returned to the same hall in September 2014, and took their 2015 album Action to number one on the Oricon albums chart. The group has also charted six times on the Billboard World Albums chart. After signing with Tango Music in January 2022, they marked their fifteenth anniversary with a project that brought back former member AJ, and released the mini album Let’s Get Started in June 2024. In November 2025 the sub unit UX1, made up of Hoon, Kiseop and Kevin, was announced.

PROFILE DETAILS

Native Name
유키스
Based In
Seoul, South Korea
Profession
Music Group
Nationality
South Korean
Debut
2008 · New Generation EP (3 September 2008)
Agency / Label
Tango Music
Years Active
2008-present
Languages
Korean, Japanese
Skills
Singing, rapping, dancing

GROUP DETAILS

U-KISS has been active since 2008 and has released in both Korea and Japan, with a line up that has changed several times across that period. A performer who appears in this catalogue for a drama role may therefore belong to only one chapter of the group’s history.

Group Type
Boy Group
Genre
J-Pop, K-Pop
Formed
Status
Active
Debut
New Generation (EP)
Members
5 members
Based In
Seoul, South Korea
Record Label
Tango Music
Fandom
❤️ KISSme

GROUP MEMBERS

Lee Jun-young, known as Jun, the South Korean singer and actor who plays Choi Jeong-yo in Four Hands, Two Sonatas
Lee Jun-young

FUN FACTS

  • The name U-KISS is an acronym for Ubiquitous Korean International Idol Super Star.
  • The fandom is called KISSme, and its official colour is pearl fuchsia.
  • The group debuted in Korea in 2008 with the EP New Generation and made a separate Japanese debut with the single Tick Tack on 14 December 2011.
  • They were the first K-pop group to hold a fan meeting in Cambodia, in 2012, and the first K-pop act to perform at Los 40 Principales in Colombia in the same year.
  • Their 2015 album Action reached number one on the Oricon albums chart in Japan.
  • The group has produced several sub units, including uBEAT in 2013, the Soohyun and Hoon duo in 2021 and UX1 announced in November 2025.

TRIVIA

  • Soohyun, born 11 March 1989, was formally appointed leader in 2011 and is the oldest of the current line up.
  • Hoon, born 16 August 1991, is the main vocalist and the youngest of the five active members.
  • Alexander, born 29 July 1988, comes from Hong Kong, speaks Korean, Mandarin and Cantonese, and took a double major in journalism and business administration at Korea University.
  • Eli is Korean American and is the group’s main rapper.
  • Jun, who joined in 2014, is the actor Lee Jun-young, later seen in D.P. (2021), Mask Girl (2023) and Weak Hero Class 2 (2025).

NOTABLE AWARDS

  • 2008 Asia Song Festival: Asian Rookie Award
  • 2008 Asia Song Festival: Influential Asian Artist
  • 2008 Korean Culture Entertainment Awards: Best Male Idol Group
  • 2011 SBS MTV Best of the Best: Best Male Music Video
  • 2013 Korean Culture Entertainment Awards: Best Male Group

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is U-KISS?

U-KISS is a South Korean boy band whose name stands for Ubiquitous Korean International Idol Super Star. The group has worked in both Korea and Japan since 2008.

Who are the members of U-KISS?

The current line up is Soohyun, Eli, Kiseop, Alexander and Hoon. Soohyun is the leader. Past members include Kevin, AJ, Dongho, Kibum and Jun.

When did U-KISS debut and with what?

They debuted in 2008, with the EP New Generation released on 3 September 2008, and made their Japanese debut with the single Tick Tack in December 2011.

Which label is U-KISS with?

The group started with NH Media and signed with Tango Music in January 2022.

Is U-KISS still active?

The group has not disbanded. Their most recent group release was the mini album Let’s Get Started in June 2024, and members continue with sub unit and solo work.

What is the U-KISS fandom called?

KISSme, with pearl fuchsia as the official colour.

Which U-KISS member is an actor?

Jun, known as Lee Jun-young, has built a busy acting career in dramas and films since his time with the group.

Written and verified by Renkaze · Last updated 20 September 2026

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