Showing posts with label new members. Show all posts
Showing posts with label new members. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

110411 U-Kiss' AJ, Hoon "Charming, Introducing the New Members" - Interview 3


Idol group U-Kiss has made their comeback with the release of their 5th mini album entitled 'Bran New Kiss'. Instead of showing their usual intense music style and strong men images, U-Kiss has come back as romantic guys through this album.

The most different thing that can be noticed through this cycle of activities is the recruitment of new members. U-Kiss has recruited the former member of Paran's AJ and once had a solo career's Hoon into the group, to show their mature side without regret.

As new members, they have already participating actively in the group's activities. They did feel the burden as they weren't debuting with a new group.

"I did not feel like carrying a big burden due to the experiences I've collected during my previous activities. But I did feel a little bit of burden since I only sing ballad songs before. So, I'm keeping up well to avoid any trouble" said Hoon. Hearing Hoon's word, with a delight look on his face, leader's Soohyun added "I'm really proud of him as he's doing so well.” Hoon replied back "Seems like leader hyung really loves me."

AJ was part of Paran before. He debuted at a very young age and held activities together with those who are older than him, and he is now going through a new experience by joining U-Kiss, which the members are on a similar age range with him.

"It's true that my opinion wasn't reflected during my activities with Paran hyungs because I was very young at that time. At that time, I accepted hyungs' opinions and just followed them as I realized that was the right decision to be taken. Now I will apply all those things that I have learned with U-Kiss to help one another developed more." (AJ)

This is not the first time U-Kiss made a change on the members. U-Kiss was formerly a 6-member group before adding 'uljjang' Kiseop to form a 7-member group. Kiseop had to endure with tons of harsh comments from fans that were bursting their dissatisfaction with the sudden member's addition.

"I have told them my experience regarding the (fans) reactions when there were new members coming in. At first, we will feel hurt as the fans only cheered for the existing members, but eventually the fans will understand and begin to cheer for us since we were working hard on stage too. So I told the new members not to get hurt too much and just do well." (Kiseop)

The existing members were asked about the new members' charm. Soohyun answered without hesitation "Both of them are really talented. They will deliver just like what is expected from them. I think that we've learned a lot from them too."

Kiseop added "First of all, they are so hardworking, and their bright side is really charming. They are as passionate and greedy as the others too."

Meanwhile, U-Kiss who currently is having a full-fledged comeback with a sad hip hop music '0330', is reported to held various activities not only domestically, but overseas as well in countries such as Japan, Thailand, America etc.

Credits: kissmeukiss + TV Daily (source) + jaymie501 @ rocketboxx.net (translation) + shikstyle (translation) + Angel_In (translation)
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Thursday, March 24, 2011

[NEWS] 110324 U-Kiss’ Hoon & AJ confide about the pressures of being new members


The two newest additions to U-Kiss, Hoon and AJ, recently sat down for an interview with Star News and talked about the pressures they felt in joining an already-established group.

Hoon stated, “I used to promote alone, so it’s a lot of fun joining a group now and having hyungs and dongsengs. It’s just that there’s a lot of pressure in joining such an established group, which weighs heavily down on my shoulders. Regardless, it makes me want to work harder.”

AJ added, “I was a member of Paran, but I was actually a potential member of U-Kiss as well. I ended up making a big turn before finally becoming a U-Kiss member, and although I’m still lacking in a lot of aspects, I really did give my best for this album. Despite the pressure, I’ll work to show my efforts and my growth.”

U-Kiss will be making their comeback with “0330” on March 30th.

Credits: kissmeukiss + allkpop
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

[NEWS] 110307 U-Kiss reveals new members AJ and Hoon, activites to start mid-month


Replacing Kim Kibum and Alexander in U-Kiss are AJ from group PARAN (real name Kim Jaeseob, 20) and Hoon (real name Yeo Hoonmin, 20).

Agency NH Media commented on the 7th March that "PARAN's maknae AJ and Hoon with a solo singer career have been recruited as new members".

The 2 members are expected to start activities with U-Kiss' new album in the middle of the month.

In actual fact, PARAN (debut in 2005) has been dissolved with some members entering the army and others having a solo debut. AJ has been preparing to be a singer while studying.

Hoon is a theater major in Dongguk University, and has released a solo song in 2009 with his real name. He recently had a short appearance in SBS drama 'Athena' as a bodyguard for the president.

Netizens commented "What to do with U-Kiss hits it big from now onwards?""He's good-looking, I'm looking forward to see his talent".

Credits: kissmeukiss + 애일경제 & 엑스포츠뉴스 + skipfire @ rocketboxx.net (translation)
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

[NEWS] 110222 U-Kiss’ agency is open to adding new members to the group


Following the recent news about Alexander and Kim Ki Bum withdrawing from U-KISS due to personal reasons, the group’s agency has voiced that they are open to adding new members to the now five-member group.

On February 23rd, a representative of NH Media stated, “If there is a good trainee to pick, there are chances that we could add them into the group.”

They continued, “However, for their comeback this March, the group will be promoting as five members, as the five have already recorded their album. Their spring comeback will have Soohyun as the lead, alongside members Kevin, Eli, Dongho and Kiseop.”

Credits: kissmeukiss + @allkpop
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