Kevin Woo
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Kevin Woo (born November 25, 1991), is a Korean-American singer, currently a member and lead vocal (along with Shin Soohyun) of a seven-member South Korea
n boy band
, U-KISS
, formed by NH Media in 2008. Bandmates include Shin Soohyun, Lee Kiseop, Ellison Kim, AJ, Hoon and Shin Dongho. Previous Members Include Alexander Lee Eusebio and Kim Kibum. The name of the group stands for Ubiquitous Korean International Idol Super Star.
Woo was born and raised in Danville
, California
, United States
, living with his parents and older sister. He attended Monte Vista High School
and was in the school choir. After auditioning in Korea during a holiday trip, he was chosen and thus decided to be a singer. At age 15, Woo then moved to South Korea with his mother and sister to pursue his dream.
, alongside Marumir otherwise known as Kim Kibum
, Yume and Cheon Hyesung. The group name is an acronym for Crossing In New Genre. XING's first single 'In Your Hands' was released on December 14, 2006. Their popularity quickly rose and they were dubbed as the teenage SG Wannabe
. XING made it into the list of the Top 5 Most Anticipated Artists in 2007.
left the group. Thus, XING became a 5-member group for the release of their second mini album on August 5, 2007, My Girl. The title song falls into the genre of pop
.
After undergoing member makeup dramatic changes, seven-member XING returned to the musical scene in December 12, 2007, with mini album, The White Of Winter. On March 17, 2008, the seven-member XING released a digital single T-Express. The music style of the group changes from pop genre to a more dance genre with rap influence.
. The name of the group stands for Ubiquitous Korean International (Idol) Super Star. They debuted on August 15, 2008 in Japan at the Power of Atamix. The group released their first mini album, N-Generation, on September 3, 2008. Later on, the group debuted on South Korean television, with a performance of "Not Young" on M! Countdown. Kiseop later joined in 2009, before 만만하니 promotional activities, and U-KISS
then becomes a seven-member boyband.
On November 5, 2009, U-KISS returned with their third mini album, Am I That Easy?. The title track "Am I That Easy?" helped raise their popularity, which promptly led them to start recording the next album.
Their first full length album, Only One
, was released on February 2010. Promoted songs include "Round and Round", "What".
On October 4, 2010, the fourth mini album Break Time
showed fans yet another new concept conjured up by the company. It features the title track, Shut Up.
Starting on January 5, 2011, Woo participated in the musical “On Air Live” as the lead actor. He acted in a total of 26 shows between his first stage as stated, and his last stage on February 14, 2011.
Woo, along with bandmate Alexander were also made regular casts for variety show "Star King" since April, and were both selected as new MCs for Arirang TV global
music show "The M-Wave" in early August.
Five members, Soohyun, Kibum, Kiseop, Dongho and Woo were announced to be part of drama I Am Legend, acting as a rock band. This marks their acting debut, where members get to show their musical talent by playing instruments they are good at. Woo will be playing the guitar. Fans have noted that they did not appear in the drama. However, no officials stood out to explain the issue.
U-KISS has also starred in many variety shows over the years. Variety that are U-KISS
centric includes "You Know U-Kiss", "All about U-Kiss", "U-Kiss' Vampire" and "Chef's Kiss"
Woo also sang Finally featuring Alexander, a song composed by Brave Brothers.
As of March 17, U-Kiss' Kevin, Eli, and former member Alexander will no longer be MC's for Arirang's Radio School. With the group's loss of former members Alexander and Kibum, and the release of their upcoming 2011 album, Arirang has etched out Radio School, replacing it with an alternate program. Alexander tweeted his thanks on the 17th saying, "Thank u for all ya love & support @arirangpops segment! Learnt a lot & had so much FUN w/ y'all~ Gonna miss y'all.. Love y'all!♥^-^"
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n boy band
Boy band
A boy band is loosely defined as a popular music act consisting of only male singers. The members are expected to dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. More often than not, boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on...
, U-KISS
U-Kiss
U-KISS is a South Korean boy band formed by NH Media in 2008. The members of the group are Soohyun, Eli, Kevin, Dongho, Kiseop, Hoon and AJ . Alexander and Kibum became former members, when their contracts were terminated in early 2011,The group has released two full-length albums, five extended...
, formed by NH Media in 2008. Bandmates include Shin Soohyun, Lee Kiseop, Ellison Kim, AJ, Hoon and Shin Dongho. Previous Members Include Alexander Lee Eusebio and Kim Kibum. The name of the group stands for Ubiquitous Korean International Idol Super Star.
Woo was born and raised in Danville
Danville
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, California
California
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, United States
United States
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, living with his parents and older sister. He attended Monte Vista High School
Monte Vista High School (Danville, California)
Monte Vista High School is a comprehensive, National Blue Ribbon of the Blue Ribbon Schools Program, as well as a California Distinguished School and fully WASC-accredited 9-12 public school of more than 2000 students. The school is located in the Town of Danville, CA in the San Ramon Valley,...
and was in the school choir. After auditioning in Korea during a holiday trip, he was chosen and thus decided to be a singer. At age 15, Woo then moved to South Korea with his mother and sister to pursue his dream.
2006 : Debut with XING
Kevin debuted in a four-member group, XINGXing (band)
XING is a 5-member male group from South Korea. The members include Kim Dong Geun, Kim Jin Wan, Hwang Doo Hwan, Jin Hyeon Jin and Kim Wan Chul...
, alongside Marumir otherwise known as Kim Kibum
Marumir
Kim Kibum Born on December 29, 1990 in Seoul, South Korea to Korean parents and an older brother, who is most famously known as SS501's maknae Kim Hyung Jun. Kibum made his music debut in 2006 with the k-pop group XING, alongside Cheon Hye Sung, Yume, and Kevin Woo. But a year after debuting with...
, Yume and Cheon Hyesung. The group name is an acronym for Crossing In New Genre. XING's first single 'In Your Hands' was released on December 14, 2006. Their popularity quickly rose and they were dubbed as the teenage SG Wannabe
SG Wannabe
SG Wannabe is a popular South Korean ballad trio that debuted in 2004 with their song, "Timeless". The three members are Kim Yong Jun , Kim Jin Ho , and Lee Seok Hoon...
. XING made it into the list of the Top 5 Most Anticipated Artists in 2007.
Mini albums and albums released
In 2007, two new members were added to the group, while MarumirMarumir
Kim Kibum Born on December 29, 1990 in Seoul, South Korea to Korean parents and an older brother, who is most famously known as SS501's maknae Kim Hyung Jun. Kibum made his music debut in 2006 with the k-pop group XING, alongside Cheon Hye Sung, Yume, and Kevin Woo. But a year after debuting with...
left the group. Thus, XING became a 5-member group for the release of their second mini album on August 5, 2007, My Girl. The title song falls into the genre of pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
.
After undergoing member makeup dramatic changes, seven-member XING returned to the musical scene in December 12, 2007, with mini album, The White Of Winter. On March 17, 2008, the seven-member XING released a digital single T-Express. The music style of the group changes from pop genre to a more dance genre with rap influence.
Other happenings
The group held its second concert on September 8, 2007. They performed songs from both their singles and each member delivered a solo performance. They performed officially on national television at the YTN Star Digital Night Concert. After the release of T-Express in April 2008, Woo, the only original member of XING decided to depart from the group.2008 : Debut with U-KISS
Kevin then became a member of a six-member group, U-KISSU-Kiss
U-KISS is a South Korean boy band formed by NH Media in 2008. The members of the group are Soohyun, Eli, Kevin, Dongho, Kiseop, Hoon and AJ . Alexander and Kibum became former members, when their contracts were terminated in early 2011,The group has released two full-length albums, five extended...
. The name of the group stands for Ubiquitous Korean International (Idol) Super Star. They debuted on August 15, 2008 in Japan at the Power of Atamix. The group released their first mini album, N-Generation, on September 3, 2008. Later on, the group debuted on South Korean television, with a performance of "Not Young" on M! Countdown. Kiseop later joined in 2009, before 만만하니 promotional activities, and U-KISS
U-Kiss
U-KISS is a South Korean boy band formed by NH Media in 2008. The members of the group are Soohyun, Eli, Kevin, Dongho, Kiseop, Hoon and AJ . Alexander and Kibum became former members, when their contracts were terminated in early 2011,The group has released two full-length albums, five extended...
then becomes a seven-member boyband.
Mini Albums and Albums released
The group made their comeback with their second mini album, Bring It Back 2 Old School, on the 11th of February, 2009. The title track "I Like You" features the members sporting Old School hairstyles, dancing to Korean pop in the late 1990s, which was the concept of their second mini album. The second promoted track is "Talk To Me", although it had no obvious links to the Old School concept they were aiming for.On November 5, 2009, U-KISS returned with their third mini album, Am I That Easy?. The title track "Am I That Easy?" helped raise their popularity, which promptly led them to start recording the next album.
Their first full length album, Only One
Only One (U-KISS album)
Only One is an album by South Korean boy band U-KISS. The first full-length album by the group, it was released on February 3, 2010. It features the lead single "Round and Round ".-Release:...
, was released on February 2010. Promoted songs include "Round and Round", "What".
On October 4, 2010, the fourth mini album Break Time
Break Time
Break Time is the fourth extended play by South Korean band U-KISS, released on October 4, 2010. The title track being Shut Up. It is the last EP by U-KISS to feature members Alexander and KiBum.-Release:...
showed fans yet another new concept conjured up by the company. It features the title track, Shut Up.
Starting on January 5, 2011, Woo participated in the musical “On Air Live” as the lead actor. He acted in a total of 26 shows between his first stage as stated, and his last stage on February 14, 2011.
Other happenings
Woo joined Arirang's radio show Pops in Seoul to host the 'All About You' segment alongside co-host Isak. Alexander later joined the duo in the hosting. Eli joined them as a new co-host in early 2010, replacing Isak.Woo, along with bandmate Alexander were also made regular casts for variety show "Star King" since April, and were both selected as new MCs for Arirang TV global
Arirang
"Arirang" is a Korean folk song, sometimes considered the unofficial national anthem of Korea. Arirang is an ancient native Korean word with no direct modern meaning.- Variations :...
music show "The M-Wave" in early August.
Five members, Soohyun, Kibum, Kiseop, Dongho and Woo were announced to be part of drama I Am Legend, acting as a rock band. This marks their acting debut, where members get to show their musical talent by playing instruments they are good at. Woo will be playing the guitar. Fans have noted that they did not appear in the drama. However, no officials stood out to explain the issue.
U-KISS has also starred in many variety shows over the years. Variety that are U-KISS
U-Kiss
U-KISS is a South Korean boy band formed by NH Media in 2008. The members of the group are Soohyun, Eli, Kevin, Dongho, Kiseop, Hoon and AJ . Alexander and Kibum became former members, when their contracts were terminated in early 2011,The group has released two full-length albums, five extended...
centric includes "You Know U-Kiss", "All about U-Kiss", "U-Kiss' Vampire" and "Chef's Kiss"
Woo also sang Finally featuring Alexander, a song composed by Brave Brothers.
As of March 17, U-Kiss' Kevin, Eli, and former member Alexander will no longer be MC's for Arirang's Radio School. With the group's loss of former members Alexander and Kibum, and the release of their upcoming 2011 album, Arirang has etched out Radio School, replacing it with an alternate program. Alexander tweeted his thanks on the 17th saying, "Thank u for all ya love & support @arirangpops segment! Learnt a lot & had so much FUN w/ y'all~ Gonna miss y'all.. Love y'all!♥^-^"