Korean Media News

Idol group U-KISS will return on the 25th with their 6th mini-album ‘DORADORA’.
They are immediately welcomed. While spending six months in Japan, they have had several notable accomplishments. Their first Japanese album, ‘A Shared Dream’, and single ‘Forbidden Love’ have ranked 2nd and 5th on the Oricon charts respectively.

Also, U-KISS has held 11 concerts in a total of six cities across Japan, including Osaka, Fukuoka, Tokyo. In July, they will tour again in an additional nine cities. According to AVEX, U-KISS is scheduled to perform at Tokyo Dome next March.

Their popularity in Japan has sky rocketed. Their manager proudly stated, “When U-KISS first entered the Japanese market last year, they didn’t have any bodyguards, but now they have 3-4”. From Tokyo to Harajuku to Shibuya, there isn’t a place without “U-KISS pastry”. They have also filmed three CFs.

Just as nervous as U-KISS, their manager passionately stated, “They’re still considered as rookies (in Korea). We’re proud that U-KISS has found amazing opportunities in Japan, although it’s harder in Korea. Rather than saying our status has changed, I would say that they are very happy to be able to sincerely feel the support from their fans.”

“Gritted our teeth with determination for four years”

There’s a lot more to consider than just plain determination. It is because they must observe the Korean music industry much more closely than the Japanese industry.

U-KISS stated, “(We) Have reached a milestone in our four years of activities. Saying it’s not a burden would be a lie,” and “For this comeback we are absolutely determined to succeed. We’ve gritted our teeth to get ourselves on the right track”.

U-KISS has debuted at the same period of time as 2PM and SHINee. Although it’s uncomfortable, they know it can’t helped being compared to these two groups. 2PM and SHINee have both already stood in the spotlight, but U-KISS’ greatest achievement has only been their song ‘ManManHaNi’ entering SBS Inkigayo’s ‘Take 7’.