U-KISS

U-KISS (Korean: 유키스) is a South Korean boy band formed by NH Media in 2008. The members include Shin Soohyun, Ellison Kim (also known as Eli), Kevin Woo, Shin Dongho, Lee Kiseop, Hoon and AJ (both joined the group in 2011). Alexander (Xander), and Kibum, are former members of U-KISS. U-KISS stands for Ubiquitous Korean International (Idol) Super Star. They debuted in Japan on August 15, 2008 and in South Korea on August 28, 2008. Later in late 2009, six-member U-KISS was turned into seven-member U-KISS with the addition of Lee Kiseop.[3] When the original members Alexander Lee Eusebio and Kim Kibum's contracts were terminated in early 2011, they were replaced by Hoon and AJ. Hoon was previously known as a solo artist, while AJ is a former member of NH Media's group, PARAN.

The group has released two full-length albums, five mini albums and various singles. Their first full length album, Only One, was released on February 3, 2010. The group released their second full-length album entitled Neverland on September 1, 2011.

The members of the group have had various activities as solo entertainers, such as acting in dramas, movies, sitcoms, and musicals and hosting various reality-variety shows and music shows. The group also staged successful concerts outside Korea.

On May 2011, U-KISS formally signed under Avex Japan for their Japanese debut. From June 8, 2011, the group went to stay in Japan for 3 months to prepare for their official Japan debut by which they eyed to set themselves on the Oricon Chart. Their Japan engagement is quite a success, manifested by sold-out concerts in Nagoya, Tokyo, and Osaka