U-KISS
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U-KISS (Korean: 유키스; Japanese: ユーキス) is a South Korean boy band formed in 2008. Their name is an acronym, standing for Ubiquitous Korean International Idol Super Star.[1] The group is currently composed of Soohyun, Hoon, Kiseop, Alexander Lee, and Eli.
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Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
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Years active | 2008–present (2008–present) |
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Website | Official website |
Their breakthrough hit was "Man Man Ha Ni" (2009) from their EP ContiUKiss. They made their formal debut in Japan in 2011 with the release of the single "Tick Tack".[2]
Since their debut, U-KISS has released three full-length albums, twelve mini-albums/EPs, one special mini-album (created for their fans), and various singles. They have released seven Japanese full-length albums, one Japanese compilation album, and five Japanese mini-albums/EPs. The group and individual members have also participated in various musicals, radio programs, web shows, TV series, and films.
The group has recorded and/or performed songs in Korean, Japanese, Chinese,[3] English[4][5][6] and Spanish.[7] U-KISS has earned six entries on Billboard's World Albums chart and has had 9 songs on the K-pop Hot 100 chart.[8]
In 2012, U-KISS was the first K-pop group to hold a fan meeting in Cambodia.[9] During that same year, U-KISS was not only the first K-pop act, but also the first Asian group, to perform at the "Los 40 Principales" concert in Colombia.[10] In 2013, U-KISS was the second Korean artist to hold a solo concert in Mexico.[7] U-KISS was also one of the first K-pop groups to release original albums in Japanese. In Japan, they ranked #1 on the Oricon Albums Chart with Action in 2015.[citation needed]