U-KISS ( 유키스; ユーキス), standing for Ubiquitous Korean International Idol Super Star, debuted in 2008 under NH Media as a six member boy group; members Kibum and Kevin were previously part of boy group XING in 2007, while the other four remaining members were scouted through auditions. The lineup at the time of debut was Kibum, Kevin, Eli, Dongho, Soohyun and Alexander, who debuted with the album New Generation.
U-KISS Debut Album Concept
The group would not gain much traction until one year later, with the song “Man Man Hani (만만하니)” off the album Conti U-KISS.