U-KISS (Korean: 유키스) is a South Korean boy band formed by NH Media in 2008. Their name is an acronym, standing for Ubiquitous Korean International idol Super Star. The members of the group are Soohyun, Eli,Kevin,DongHo Kiseop, Hoon and AJ (the latter two joining the group in 2011). Alexander and Kibum are former members, whose contracts were terminated in early 2011. The group debuted in the Power of Atamix in Japan and had released various singles and mini-albums.
The group has released two full-length albums, five extended plays and various singles. Their first full length album, Only one, was released on February 3, 2010 with their biggest hit Bingeul Bingeul, while the second album Neverland was released on September 1, 2011. Their debut mini-album is N-Generationwhich produced the hit Not Young. Their second mini-album was Bright it back 2 oldSchool, and the third was ContiUkiss which produced their hit,Man Man Ha Ni. The group's fourth mini-album was Brand New Kiss which features the two newest members shortly after Alexander and Kibum left the group. It spawned one of the critically acclaimed ballad, 0330. On 2011, U-KISS formally signed under Avex Japan for their Japanese debut. They recently made their formal debut into Japan, on December 14th, 2011, with the release of their single 'Tick Tack' The second single is entitled Forbidden Love while their first Japanese full-length album is dubbed as A shared Dream.
The group also participated in various TV reality shows such as You Know U-KISS, U-KISS Vampire, Chef Kiss. Their maknae (youngest) Shin Dongho participated in various shows like Raising Idol, Idol League, Real School and Royal Family and films such as My Black Mini Dress and Hong Gil Dong.
U-KISS had their first concert in Manila,Philippines dubbed as Ukiss first kiss in Manila They also had major concerts entitled First Kiss in Japan cities and is now busy for their upcoming Ukiss 1st Japan Live Tour that will kick off this March 2012.
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