Wednesday, March 9, 2011
[NEWS] 110308 2 new U-KISS members revealed
MANILA, Philippines - With the departure of Alexander Eusebio and Kim Kibum from U-KISS, NH Media has revealed two new members that it hopes will revitalize the image and popularity of the boy band.
The agency said the two new U-KISS members are 20-year-olds AJ (real name Kim Jae Sub) and Hoon (real name Yeo Hoonmin).
AJ is a rapper who was a former member of boy band PARAN, which debuted in 2005 but failed to sustain their popularity. He was the maknae (youngest) in the boy band, debuting in the K-pop scene at 14.
PARAN was the first Korean boy band to record a song in Thai. Despite attempts to ride the hallyu wave, the boy band’s career failed to take off, especially in South Korea.
On the other hand, Hoon had a solo singing career before joining U-KISS. He released his first mini album “Pure and Love” in September 2009 and another album, “The Beginning” last year. He recently appeared in the Korean drama “Athena.”
Fans of U-KISS are split on their opinion of the new members.
“I dunno how to react whether it is a convenience or not but NH Media seem to know what they are doing,” wrote a fan with the username nzpnkrckrgrl on rocketboxx.net, the international forum for U-KISS fans.
Fan Vanivanilla said, “I know some of Paran's songs and they're good however I never look bout their members on the internet.. Just hope that AJ fits in U-KISS and we would all be able to support him. Good luck Hoon and AJ!”
“Better be good. But still. I will of course support U-KISS but my heart is with Alexander and Kibum,” wrote fan FIREmacQ.
Fans were surprised when NH Media announced late last month that Alexander and Kibum were out of U-KISS.
Kibum said he was forced to sign a document to dissolve his contract with the agency.
Alexander, meanwhile, will remain a talent under NH Media. He attended his last concert with U-KISS in Medan, Indonesia March.
Credits: mb.com.ph + Kissme4Ukiss
[PHOTOS] 110305 U-Kiss in Medan in Hotel
[PHOTOS] 110305 U-Kiss Fansigning in Medan, Indonesia
CREDITS: qiuwchannohibi.blogspot.com + @MRSJONGWOON + ROCKETBOXX.NET + Kissme4Ukiss
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
[NEWS] 110307 Alexander Says his Final Goodbye with U-Kiss
Alexander says goodbye to KISS MEs.
As we reported Alexander performed with the members of U-Kiss for the last time and shared a touching message with his fans.
When the concert was about to end the fans felt that it was the last they will see Alexander on the stage with the U-Kiss members and started to shout his name. Xander also could not hold his feelings and started to cry.
After that the members of the band asked him to say goodbye to the fans. He started with a joke reminding fans of his playful side and proceeded to thank them and say how much he loved them.
Take a look at the touching video and we hope we can meet him soon.
Credits: onmyownmind @ youtube + gokpop + Kissme4Ukiss
[NEWS] 110307 U-Kiss Create Hysterics Amongst Indonesian Fans
The concert entertained the entire audience. The MC, Wira, began the concert by inviting the U-KISS members to play games with their Indonesian fans. An hour was spent on this, which brought U-Kiss and the Indonesian fans closer.
In the first game, each U-KISS member chose KissMes to play with them. The 6 people that were chosen ascended the stage to get a chance to interact personally with U-KISS. One by one, each of U-KISS members were asked to draw their chosen fan. They called it a "special offering". These games created much excitement amongst the fans, and the shouts of joy were deafening, especially when the members gave hugs to their fans.
After the opening cover dance (from Indonesian dance group) finished, the stage instantly became darker. When 6 handsome young men emerged with fashionable casual suits, applause and cheers filled the venue. U-KISS brought 6 songs that night, including "Before Yesterday", "Bingeul Bingeul", "Shut Up!!", "Mworago", "Talk to Me", "End of the Road", & "Man Man Ha Ni".
U-KISS performed very energetically. Their movements were very agile & well-organized. No wonder every movement always impresses their fans. After four songs, Alexander, who has been rumoured to have been removed from the group, proceeded to the front of the stage. He officially stated, that this was his 'first and last' meeting with Indonesian fans. He not state the reason why he was leaving the group, but Alexander promised to all the fans who have been supported and loving him that they will always be in his heart. This caused tears and made the fans even more hysterical. The atmosphere felt blue when all the U-KISS members embraced each other on the stage.
Credits: Harian Analisa + @fanykho880410 (scans) + U-KISSesia + Xian@U-KISSesia (Translation) + ROCKETBOXX.NET (edit) + Kissme4UKiss
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