UKISS
SooHyun
Full Name: Shin Soo Hyun
Position: Main Vocalist, Leader
Birthday: March 11, 1989
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 69 kg
Blood Type: A
Fun Facts:
•He used to be a JYP and Good Entertainment trainee.
•He total he has been a trainee for 6 years.
•Alexander was the original leader of UKISS, but after his departure SooHyun took over the role.
•His father passed away when he was in Junior High.
•He has an extreme passion for music.
•His muscial influence is singer Ne-Yo
•He is known to have trembling hands when he gets nervous.
•Fans have given him the nickname “King of Fanservice” because he constantly gives attention to his fans and keeps them happy.
•The members of UKISS call him “greedy” because he is selfish when it comes to food.
•He was ranked #10 in the “Top 17 Male Idol Vocalist“.
•His ideal girl is actress Kim Sa Rang.
•Besides being the main vocalist, he is known as the “power vocal” of the group.
•His voice and be so loud and powerful it can hurt the other members ears.
•Whenever any UKISS members are fighting, he makes everyone gather, sit, and talk it out.
•He likes girls that are romantic like him, want to be with him no matter what, and are shorter than him.
•He is friends with Jokwon of 2AM, and DongWoon and GiKwang of BEAST/B2ST.
•He likes to flash his abs.
•He likes healthy foods and vegetables.
•Though at times he is a bit goofy, SooHyun showed that he is a true leader when producer Ryan Jhun tweeted about how KARA‘s comeback was pushing UKISS‘s “Neverland” to the side. Upon the news, SooHyun took responsibility and tweeted an apology to fans stating “It’s all my fault. In truth, I’ve just found out about all this now. I apologize to our seniors, KARA, and our seniors’ fans… I’m so sorry. Please feel better, this won’t happen again.”
Position: Main Vocalist, Leader
Birthday: March 11, 1989
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 69 kg
Blood Type: A
Fun Facts:
•He used to be a JYP and Good Entertainment trainee.
•He total he has been a trainee for 6 years.
•Alexander was the original leader of UKISS, but after his departure SooHyun took over the role.
•His father passed away when he was in Junior High.
•He has an extreme passion for music.
•His muscial influence is singer Ne-Yo
•He is known to have trembling hands when he gets nervous.
•Fans have given him the nickname “King of Fanservice” because he constantly gives attention to his fans and keeps them happy.
•The members of UKISS call him “greedy” because he is selfish when it comes to food.
•He was ranked #10 in the “Top 17 Male Idol Vocalist“.
•His ideal girl is actress Kim Sa Rang.
•Besides being the main vocalist, he is known as the “power vocal” of the group.
•His voice and be so loud and powerful it can hurt the other members ears.
•Whenever any UKISS members are fighting, he makes everyone gather, sit, and talk it out.
•He likes girls that are romantic like him, want to be with him no matter what, and are shorter than him.
•He is friends with Jokwon of 2AM, and DongWoon and GiKwang of BEAST/B2ST.
•He likes to flash his abs.
•He likes healthy foods and vegetables.
•Though at times he is a bit goofy, SooHyun showed that he is a true leader when producer Ryan Jhun tweeted about how KARA‘s comeback was pushing UKISS‘s “Neverland” to the side. Upon the news, SooHyun took responsibility and tweeted an apology to fans stating “It’s all my fault. In truth, I’ve just found out about all this now. I apologize to our seniors, KARA, and our seniors’ fans… I’m so sorry. Please feel better, this won’t happen again.”
Kiseop
Full Name: Lee Ki Seop
Position: Vocalist, Main Dancer
Birthday: January 17, 1991
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 64 kg
Blood Type: A
Religion: Buddhism
Fun Facts:
•He debuted as a new member of UKISS in 2009 with their single “Am I That Easy?”.
•He is a former ulzzang.
•He suffers from Obsessive Compulsion Disorder.
•He says if he wasn‘t a singer, he would have pursued a career in photography.
•He is afraid of heights.
•Though he was not in UKISS at the time, he did appeared in the “Not young” MV (The guy who picked up the iPod).
•He has a 4D personality.
•His favorite food is grapes.
•His ideal type of girl is a bookworm and short.
•He is usally shy and quiet when in front of girls.
•He practices Taekwondo.
•He drools when he sleeps.
•Kiseop can put a 500 coin in his nostril.
•The UKISS members state that he‘s one of the most hardworking members.
•He is the most serious member in UKISS.
•His favorite girl group is 2NE1.
•When he goes overseas, the majority of the items he packs are skincare products.
•His favorite color is Black.
•He always brings snacks with him when he goes out.
•He loves Micky Mouse.
•He feels the most confident when he has just come out of the shower.
•When he‘s nervous, he starts to speak very quickly and sounds like he‘s stuttering.
•He says he doesn‘t care if a girl has ever had plastic surgery as long as she is cute.
Position: Vocalist, Main Dancer
Birthday: January 17, 1991
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 64 kg
Blood Type: A
Religion: Buddhism
Fun Facts:
•He debuted as a new member of UKISS in 2009 with their single “Am I That Easy?”.
•He is a former ulzzang.
•He suffers from Obsessive Compulsion Disorder.
•He says if he wasn‘t a singer, he would have pursued a career in photography.
•He is afraid of heights.
•Though he was not in UKISS at the time, he did appeared in the “Not young” MV (The guy who picked up the iPod).
•He has a 4D personality.
•His favorite food is grapes.
•His ideal type of girl is a bookworm and short.
•He is usally shy and quiet when in front of girls.
•He practices Taekwondo.
•He drools when he sleeps.
•Kiseop can put a 500 coin in his nostril.
•The UKISS members state that he‘s one of the most hardworking members.
•He is the most serious member in UKISS.
•His favorite girl group is 2NE1.
•When he goes overseas, the majority of the items he packs are skincare products.
•His favorite color is Black.
•He always brings snacks with him when he goes out.
•He loves Micky Mouse.
•He feels the most confident when he has just come out of the shower.
•When he‘s nervous, he starts to speak very quickly and sounds like he‘s stuttering.
•He says he doesn‘t care if a girl has ever had plastic surgery as long as she is cute.
Hoon
Full Name: Yeo Hoon Min
Nickname: Hoonie, Bunny
Position: Lead Vocalist
Birthday: August 16, 1991
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 67 kg
Blood Type: B
Education: Dongguk University
Fun Facts:
•He is very shy and at times a bit awkward. But that makes him cute to fans.
•He along with AJ were added to the group in 2011 after ex-member Alexander and Kibum‘s contracts were terminated. They officially debuted with UKISS for their “0330” promotions.
•Prior to his debut in UKISS, he had made a debut as a solo artist in 2009 under his full name, Yeo Hoon Min. He released an EP album, “Pure & Love” in 2009 and another digital single, “Beginning,” in 2010.
•He had planned on keeping his debut as a ballad singer a secret.
•He is currently attending Dongguk University to pursue an acting career.
•He made an appearance in the drama “Athena: Goddess of War” as the bodyguard of the president.
•He is the bulkiest and most masculine member in UKISS.
•He practices Taekwondo.
•He likes tiny curvaceous and fatty girls so he can hug them all the time.
•Before being added into UKISS, he had never danced before.
•He loves ice cream.
•His hobbies are to do leisure sports and music.
•He was born in Gyeonggi Province.
•He can play the piano.
•His parents are also very close with the other UKISS members. Especially AJ.
•Fans often state at his strong resemblance to ex-TVXQ member and JYJ member Micky/Yoochun.
•According to AJ, Hoon usually farts when he yawns.
Nickname: Hoonie, Bunny
Position: Lead Vocalist
Birthday: August 16, 1991
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 67 kg
Blood Type: B
Education: Dongguk University
Fun Facts:
•He is very shy and at times a bit awkward. But that makes him cute to fans.
•He along with AJ were added to the group in 2011 after ex-member Alexander and Kibum‘s contracts were terminated. They officially debuted with UKISS for their “0330” promotions.
•Prior to his debut in UKISS, he had made a debut as a solo artist in 2009 under his full name, Yeo Hoon Min. He released an EP album, “Pure & Love” in 2009 and another digital single, “Beginning,” in 2010.
•He had planned on keeping his debut as a ballad singer a secret.
•He is currently attending Dongguk University to pursue an acting career.
•He made an appearance in the drama “Athena: Goddess of War” as the bodyguard of the president.
•He is the bulkiest and most masculine member in UKISS.
•He practices Taekwondo.
•He likes tiny curvaceous and fatty girls so he can hug them all the time.
•Before being added into UKISS, he had never danced before.
•He loves ice cream.
•His hobbies are to do leisure sports and music.
•He was born in Gyeonggi Province.
•He can play the piano.
•His parents are also very close with the other UKISS members. Especially AJ.
•Fans often state at his strong resemblance to ex-TVXQ member and JYJ member Micky/Yoochun.
•According to AJ, Hoon usually farts when he yawns.
Eli
Full Name: Kim Kyoung Jae
Nickname: Pigeon
Position: Main Rapper
Birthday: March 13, 1991
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Blood Type: O
Religion: Christian
Languages: Korean, English, Mandarin
Fun Facts:
•He was born in Los Angeles, California, but grew up in Washington, D.C.
•He later studied abroad in Beijing to become an actor and learned to speak Mandarin fluently.
•He has a habit of biting his fingernails when he becomes nervous.
•Friends and fans say that his facial features resemble a pigeon (thus the nickname).
•He has two sisters.
•His favorite fruit is the Dragon fruit.
•He knows Taekwondo (12 years) and Kung Fu.
•He says that if he wasn‘t a singer he would have been an actor.
•He along with Kevin and ex-member Alexander hosted Arirang’s radio show “Pops in Seoul“.
•He is known to have had 5 open piercings on his body, including a hand-web and inner conch piercing (Both of which have been removed).
•His musical influence is Lil’ Wayne and Eminem.
•His favorite girl group is f(x).
•He is allergic to cats.
•His favorite color is purple.
•He is the best imitator in UKISS and can imitate several animals (even a pigeon!).
•His favourite cartoon is Pokemon and his favourite characters is Pikachu.
•He is very close with Dongho.
Nickname: Pigeon
Position: Main Rapper
Birthday: March 13, 1991
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Blood Type: O
Religion: Christian
Languages: Korean, English, Mandarin
Fun Facts:
•He was born in Los Angeles, California, but grew up in Washington, D.C.
•He later studied abroad in Beijing to become an actor and learned to speak Mandarin fluently.
•He has a habit of biting his fingernails when he becomes nervous.
•Friends and fans say that his facial features resemble a pigeon (thus the nickname).
•He has two sisters.
•His favorite fruit is the Dragon fruit.
•He knows Taekwondo (12 years) and Kung Fu.
•He says that if he wasn‘t a singer he would have been an actor.
•He along with Kevin and ex-member Alexander hosted Arirang’s radio show “Pops in Seoul“.
•He is known to have had 5 open piercings on his body, including a hand-web and inner conch piercing (Both of which have been removed).
•His musical influence is Lil’ Wayne and Eminem.
•His favorite girl group is f(x).
•He is allergic to cats.
•His favorite color is purple.
•He is the best imitator in UKISS and can imitate several animals (even a pigeon!).
•His favourite cartoon is Pokemon and his favourite characters is Pikachu.
•He is very close with Dongho.
AJ
Full Name: Kim Jae Seop
Position: Rapper
Birthday: June 4, 1991
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Blood Type: A
Religion: Buddhism
Education: Kent Foreign School, Columbia University
Languages: Korean, English
Fun Facts:
•He is a former member of Paran. He debuted with them when he was only 14.
•During his time in Paran, he had trained with the other UKISS members and often practiced with SooHyun.
•He along with Hoon were added to the group in 2011 after ex-member Alexander and Kibum‘s contracts were terminated. They officially debuted with UKISS for their “0330” promotions.
•He also writes songs and participated in the making of “0330” and “Obsession“.
•He says the CL of 2NE1 is his ideal time.
•He can play the piano.
•He went to a foreign school where he learned to speak English.
•He is currently taking a leave of absence from Columbia University to promote with UKISS.
•His favorite songs on “Bran New Kiss” are “I Don’t Understand” and “Miracle“.
•Shortly after it‘s release, he stole a box of “Bran New Kiss” CDs and made the members sign them and gave it to people he was close to.
•He says he is closest to Eli and often compares himself to him.
•He states that he would like to bring up the “badass level in UKISS“.
•His musical inspirations are Justin Timberlake and PO from Paran.
•His favorite food is rice noodle.
•He dislikes doing aegyo.
•His fans are called AnJels.
•According to the members, AJ is a romanticist. He always plans surprise events.
•He always has a notebook where he can write lyrics in his bag.
•He was voted as the member with the highest IQ.
•He is currently not promoting with UKISS to continue his studies at Columbia University.
Position: Rapper
Birthday: June 4, 1991
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Blood Type: A
Religion: Buddhism
Education: Kent Foreign School, Columbia University
Languages: Korean, English
Fun Facts:
•He is a former member of Paran. He debuted with them when he was only 14.
•During his time in Paran, he had trained with the other UKISS members and often practiced with SooHyun.
•He along with Hoon were added to the group in 2011 after ex-member Alexander and Kibum‘s contracts were terminated. They officially debuted with UKISS for their “0330” promotions.
•He also writes songs and participated in the making of “0330” and “Obsession“.
•He says the CL of 2NE1 is his ideal time.
•He can play the piano.
•He went to a foreign school where he learned to speak English.
•He is currently taking a leave of absence from Columbia University to promote with UKISS.
•His favorite songs on “Bran New Kiss” are “I Don’t Understand” and “Miracle“.
•Shortly after it‘s release, he stole a box of “Bran New Kiss” CDs and made the members sign them and gave it to people he was close to.
•He says he is closest to Eli and often compares himself to him.
•He states that he would like to bring up the “badass level in UKISS“.
•His musical inspirations are Justin Timberlake and PO from Paran.
•His favorite food is rice noodle.
•He dislikes doing aegyo.
•His fans are called AnJels.
•According to the members, AJ is a romanticist. He always plans surprise events.
•He always has a notebook where he can write lyrics in his bag.
•He was voted as the member with the highest IQ.
•He is currently not promoting with UKISS to continue his studies at Columbia University.
Kevin
Full Name: Woo Sung Hyun/Kevin Woo
Position: Main Vocalist
Birthday: November 25, 1991
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 55 kg
Blood Type: O
Religion: Christianity
Education: Monte Vista High School
Languages: Korean, English
Fun Facts:
•He was born in Danville, California.
•He is a former member of the group XING along with ex-member Kibum.
•He was a trainee for 4 years.
•He says that worldstar Rain was his inspiration to become a singer.
•He can play the guitar.
•He has an older sister.
•He also has an uncle in Germany named Emmanuel Woo who is a famous baritone opera singer.
•He along with Eli and ex-member Alexander hosted Arirang’s radio show “Pops in Seoul“.
•He is very patient and incredibly nice.
•He is known for being a male diva in KPOP.
•According to the members, he is most awkward with AJ.
•The type of girl that makes Kevin heart race are girls with droopy eyes when they smile.
•He is known for his incredible appetite. He is described as having a “black hole” for a stomach because he is incapable of gaining weight.
•He loves ddukbokki.
•His treasured items are his mp3, his family photo, and his QT book for bible study.
•“Let It Be” by The Beatles is the first song he sang in front of a large crowd.
•While adjusting to Korea and the Korean language he got into trouble with his elders for using Banmal and not Joen-dae mal.
•Before debuting with UKISS, he used to sleep 10 hours a day.
Position: Main Vocalist
Birthday: November 25, 1991
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 55 kg
Blood Type: O
Religion: Christianity
Education: Monte Vista High School
Languages: Korean, English
Fun Facts:
•He was born in Danville, California.
•He is a former member of the group XING along with ex-member Kibum.
•He was a trainee for 4 years.
•He says that worldstar Rain was his inspiration to become a singer.
•He can play the guitar.
•He has an older sister.
•He also has an uncle in Germany named Emmanuel Woo who is a famous baritone opera singer.
•He along with Eli and ex-member Alexander hosted Arirang’s radio show “Pops in Seoul“.
•He is very patient and incredibly nice.
•He is known for being a male diva in KPOP.
•According to the members, he is most awkward with AJ.
•The type of girl that makes Kevin heart race are girls with droopy eyes when they smile.
•He is known for his incredible appetite. He is described as having a “black hole” for a stomach because he is incapable of gaining weight.
•He loves ddukbokki.
•His treasured items are his mp3, his family photo, and his QT book for bible study.
•“Let It Be” by The Beatles is the first song he sang in front of a large crowd.
•While adjusting to Korea and the Korean language he got into trouble with his elders for using Banmal and not Joen-dae mal.
•Before debuting with UKISS, he used to sleep 10 hours a day.
Dongho
Full Name: Shin Dong Ho
Position: Rapper, Sub-Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: June 29, 1994
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 62 kg
Blood Type: B
Education: Hanrim Entertainment Arts School
Languages: Korean, Mandarin
Fun Facts:
•He studied in Beijing, China at a young age and learned to speak Mandarin.
•He was in the movie “My Black Mini Dress” with actress Yoo In Na.
•He is known for being one of the most active members in UKISS due to his participation in variety shows and dramas. The UKISS members often state how proud and grateful they are to him for getting the groups name out.
•SooHyun said when Dongho is acting, it‘s 100% acting. He‘s usually cute for acting, but arrogant in real life.
•He used to get made fun of by the other members when he would go out to script readings for “Royal Family“. They would often say things like “JK’s grandson shouldn’t be wearing that.”
•He has a dog called Pbo Pbo.
•He loves to eat meat.
•He loves the color Pink.
•He knows how to knit.
•He plays World of Warcraft.
•When UKISS made their debut in 2008, he only received an 8-syllable line in the group‘s debut song, “Not Young“. This is because he was going through puberty at the time.
•His favorite member in miss A is Suzy.
•He is allergic to crab.
•His favorite cartoon is Winnie the Pooh.
•According to Kevin, he is the hardest member to wake up.
•His mother is the lady who acted as Kevin‘s mom in their “Not Young” MV.
•He made up an acronym for Stupid: Super, Talented, Unique, Person, In, Demand. And he thinks that he is STUPID in his own way.
Position: Rapper, Sub-Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: June 29, 1994
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 62 kg
Blood Type: B
Education: Hanrim Entertainment Arts School
Languages: Korean, Mandarin
Fun Facts:
•He studied in Beijing, China at a young age and learned to speak Mandarin.
•He was in the movie “My Black Mini Dress” with actress Yoo In Na.
•He is known for being one of the most active members in UKISS due to his participation in variety shows and dramas. The UKISS members often state how proud and grateful they are to him for getting the groups name out.
•SooHyun said when Dongho is acting, it‘s 100% acting. He‘s usually cute for acting, but arrogant in real life.
•He used to get made fun of by the other members when he would go out to script readings for “Royal Family“. They would often say things like “JK’s grandson shouldn’t be wearing that.”
•He has a dog called Pbo Pbo.
•He loves to eat meat.
•He loves the color Pink.
•He knows how to knit.
•He plays World of Warcraft.
•When UKISS made their debut in 2008, he only received an 8-syllable line in the group‘s debut song, “Not Young“. This is because he was going through puberty at the time.
•His favorite member in miss A is Suzy.
•He is allergic to crab.
•His favorite cartoon is Winnie the Pooh.
•According to Kevin, he is the hardest member to wake up.
•His mother is the lady who acted as Kevin‘s mom in their “Not Young” MV.
•He made up an acronym for Stupid: Super, Talented, Unique, Person, In, Demand. And he thinks that he is STUPID in his own way.
