Alexander's Interview (Soompi & 3rd Wave) Extended Ver.

U-Kiss Radio School Last Episode

Eli, Kevin and Alexander say goodbye to Radio School.

After all the recent problems with U-Kiss and their comeback Radio School has aired its last episode.

KISSMEs and K-Pop fans around the world truly loved the show and are feeling pretty sad about the cancellation.

Radio School was recently reformed and it became a show perfect for the 3 U-Kiss members.

However, now that Alexander is no longer part of the group the show has also ended.

It is important to mention that the boys actually did not give their final goodbyes on the program. At the end of it Eli, Kevin and Alexander were giving their usual greetings but before we could see the classical end of the show, a sad musis started to play and it was announced that it was the last episode. It looked like the boys were recording a normal episode and that the cancellation was decided later.

Also their section on Arirang has also been replaced by a new link under the name of Ask Pops where fans can leave messages.

Take a look at the last episode.

Alexander Joins New Group

It seems that former U-KISS member Alexander will continue his musical activities, as it has been officially announced that he will be joining the Christian vocal group 3rd Wave Music.


Former U-KISS member Alexander will be continuing his music career through his participation in a new vocal group, 3rd Wave Music.

The previous month, fans were outraged as Alexander was made to leave the idol group U-KISS after his contract was terminated, along with member Kim Ki Bum's. But it seems that the talent is maintaining a positive outlook, as he is moving on to new projects within the industry.

Through their official Twitter and Facebook, the Christian group 3rd Wave Music announced that Alexander will be involved in their upcoming works. 3rd Wave Music primarily consists of Fly to the Sky members Brian Joo and Johnny Lee, and focuses mainly upon worship music. Past featured members include Vaness Wu, Super Junior's Si Won, and Lenny LeBlanc amongst others.

A short while ago, 3rd Wave Music announced through networking websites, "NEWS FLASH: Brian and PJ have agreed to have Alexander formerly of UKISS. We are going to announce his involvement with 3RD WAVE Projects." They also posted the above picture of Alexander hanging out with the 3rd wave crew.

Alexander, who is a devout Christian, will surely add his own flair to the group. Xander fans can breathe a sigh of relief, and look forward to his future work with the group.

Alexander finally tweets about his departure from U-KISS

On Friday 11th March 2011, @alexander_0729 said:

[한국어]

안녕하세요! 알렉산더입니다.

사랑하는 키스미 여러분 정말 오랜만이죠? 죄송합니다. 이제야 여러분께 글을 올리게 됐어요.
여러분들이 아시는 것처럼 저는 유키스를 떠나게 되었고 소속사와의 계약도 해지하게 되었습니다.
무엇보다도 지난 3년간 계속 응원해주신 키스미 여러분, 정말 너무나 너무나 큰 사랑을 받았기에 더욱 마음이 아픕니다...
그동안 여러분의 사랑과 응원이 정말 큰 힘이 됐어요.
아울러 그동안 키워주신 소속사 김남희 대표님과 회사 식구 여러분 좋은 기회 주셔서 감사합니다.
그리고 함께 연습하고 놀고 싸우고 웃고 울고... 무대에 섰던 우리 유키스 동생들! 그동안 너무 재밌었고 또 많이 배웠어. 컴백 화이팅! 언젠간 우리 같은 무대에서 설 수 있는 날이 오겠지?
다시 한 번 키스미 여러분의 사랑에 진심으로 감사드리고 영원히 영원히 여러분의 사랑 잊지 않겠습니다.
그리고 이제 산더도 재충전해서 더욱 성장하고 발전한 모습으로 여러분을 만나고 싶습니다.
앞으로도 잘 부탁드립니다. 여러분 감사합니다. 그리고 사랑합니다!


[English]

Good morning everyone, this is Alexander. Long time no see. Thank you for waiting patiently during this difficult time.
As you all know, my departure from U-KISS has been official, and my contract with NH EMG has been terminated.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank God for all my beloved KISSme fans from all around the world for being my BEST support since my debut in U-KISS.
All of your love & support made me into who I am today, with all my achievements.
I know that my departure from U-KISS might be quite sudden and heart-breaking for most of our KISSme fans...
It is also heart-breaking for me to say goodbye to all of you. But I would say, I respect the decision of my company.
I would like to thank Mr. NH Kim (CEO of NH EMG) for giving me the opportunity to work as a member of U-KISS, and to thank all of my fellow NH EMG staffs for their care.
Nevertheless, I would like to thank my U-KISS members. During these 4 years, we played, we worked, we fought, we laughed, we cried... I have learnt so much from you guys...
Thank you so much for letting me be a big brother all these years... You guys are like real brothers to me... I'm sorry that I could not continue the journey with you guys...
But I will always be supporting you guys! All the best to your comeback. Hopefully one day we could once again stand together on the same stage... Love you all...
Although I have no idea what my next step will be, I will just humbly follow wherever the Lord leads me to.
Meanwhile, I would like to take a rest, do something meaningful, and upgrade myself.
Lastly, it was my honor to work for my beloved KISSme from all around the world.
I won't say this is a goodbye. Hope to see you all again very soon as a new Xander.
Thank you so so so much & I love y'all always...♥

"Although we've come, to the End of the road, still I can't let go..."♪ (Boyz II Men - End of the Road)


                           We can't let go too. Although I'm a belated Kiss Me, I still feel sad for the departure of Kibum and Xander. 23rd of Feb is the worst day for U-Kiss and Kiss Me. I am really cry hard on that two day. Waiting and waiting for them to tweet, but no response at all. Going crazy but what can we do is waiting (sigh). Heart-broken when I saw Kibum's tweet about his departure of U-Kiss, now is the second time for Xander's tweet. It's okay, at least we get your response. Don't try to play hide and seek again. Wish both of you good luck, all the best and fighting. Look forward to a new Xander and Kibum ~ 사랑합니다 ^^*~

NH Media Speaks Up and Says Sorry to U-Kiss' Fans

Recently, NH Media posted an announcement on U-kiss' official website regarding Kibum and Alexander.
Posted on the 23rd, NH Media says their apologies to the fans of U-kiss with regards to Kibum and Alexander's issues.

Hello, this is NH Media,
 U-kiss would like to thank everyone from your supports and would like to apologize for the series of articles that were revealed. Also, we would like to give our official notice about the issues.

First, we would like to say sorry. With regards to this issue, Kibum and Alexander withdrawing from the group is indeed true and it is true that U-kiss will have a new member and are currently in practice/rehearsing.

We terminated Kibum's contract because of his position in the group. Alexander did left the group and his domestic individual activities is currently on talk/ planning about it.

U-kiss will have a new member that would give different image of the group to fans. We strive to develop the group's image/ or the group's situation.

Once again, U-kiss would like to thank everyone for showing their concern regarding this matter.

If it has cause you inconvenience, we sincerely apologize.

                        We need explanations and further information but not the word SORRY. Sorry no cure~ 

Fans hurting as Alexander, Kibum kicked out of U-KISS

MANILA, Philippines—— Fans of boy band U-Kiss are shocked and angry following the announcement that members Alexander Lee Eusebio and Kim Kibum have left the group.

NH Media, the boy band’s agency, explained that two new members will be recruited to replace Alexander and Kibum to re-energize U-KISS. The agency initially said that it was a mutual agreement to terminate the exclusive management contract between NH Media and Kibum. However, Kibum said he was forced to sign a document to dissolve the contract.

On his Twitter, Kibum posted that his leaving U-KISS was not related to Piro Piro, an online store that he and his brother, Kim Hyung Joon of SS501, created last year.

He said he prioritized U-KISS more than anything else.

Anthony Eusebio, father of Alexander, tweeted Kibum to say that he supports him.
“Kibummie, I'll be always on ur side & by ur side & more importantly God is w/ us,” Mr. Eusebio said.

He added, “Son, I know u're hurting, we knew it's not ur fault! Soon they'll know the truth, & the truth will set u free!”

Kibum tweeted back, “Thank u father, everything's tearing me apart. I'm still hurting.”

On the other hand, Alexander will remain as a talent of NH Media despite being out of U-KISS. 

Fans of U-KISS, collectively called KISSMEs, have launched an online petition to bring back Alexander and Kibum to the boy band. As of today, 3,100 fans have signed the petition.

They are criticizing NH Media for letting the two go, saying that Alexander and Kibum are both talented and are important in U-KISS.

U-KISS debuted in the K-pop scene in 2008. The boy band visited the Philippines in March last year
for mall shows. U-KISS went back to the country in June for a concert.

The remaining members of U-KISS are Ki Seop, Soohyun, Eli, Kevin and Dong Ho.

Latest

        On a phone call with Sport Chosun today, Kim Kibum shared his mind about leaving U-Kiss. He said that since 2-3 weeks ago, NH Media has been planning to change members. He thought 2 U-Kiss members would be replaced. When Sport Chosun asked if he knew that he was one of the 2 target members to be replaced, he said yes since NH Media had asked him to sign on agreement of termination contract from attorney. Because the new album is about to release, Kibum promised  not to say anything about this, but then everyone thought that he was the one who wanted to withdraw from the team because of his business. He also added that Alexander's termination contract hasn't stated to an end yet.

CR: Kiseoplovers

NH Media makes statement regarding withdrawal of U-KISS’s Alexander and Kim Kibum

 

U-KISS’s agency, NH Media, recently came out with an official statement regarding the withdrawal of two members, Alexander and Kim Kibum.

NH Media issued a press release on February 23rd which read, “We felt infinite happiness during the time we spent together with U-KISS, however, after a long time of worrying, we made this difficult decision because we genuinely felt that the team needed member replacements.”


“With Kim Kibum’s case, we made a mutual agreement to terminate his exclusive contract recently. With Alexander’s case, he may be leaving U-KISS, but after a very long discussion, we decided that he will be remaining with the agency to fulfill his personal, overseas activities.”


“We think very importantly of the time we spent together with the two members, and we’re thankful for the time we sweated together. Even though we have ended his exclusive contract, we hope that we can maintain a good relationship with Kibum, who is still a family member in our hearts. Also, as his former agency, we hope to help him in a variety of ways in the future.”


“Through these happenings, U-KISS will reborn as a more mature and developed team. There will be two new members of U-KISS who will reinforce the group’s comeback next month, and they are currently working hard with the other members. We will be revealing the new members to the fans soon.”


NH Media concluded, “We thank you again for showing interest in U-KISS, and we apologize for causing concerns.”


                Our Xander and Kibum is irreplaceable~ They are part of U-Kiss forever!!! I would not hate the two new members, what I can say is it's hard to accept the new one. It would be very different to see new faces in U-Kiss. Anyway, Kiss Me won't get tired to keep on supporting them. No matter U-Kiss , new U-Kiss or Xander and Kibum, right? So, rmb our golden rule: U-Kiss + Kiss Me= Love & Forever

Tweet from Kibum ( Crying)

On Wednesday 23rd February 2011, @90KKB said:

안녕하세요 유키스 기범
아니 정확히는 유키스로 활동했던 김기범입니다

두달을 미루어오다 드디어 용기내어 글을 써내려 가볼까 합니다
우선 결론부터 말씀드리자면 2011년 2월부로 저는 소속사와
전속계약을 합의해지 하였습니다

멤버교체를 원한 소속사와 해지요구에 따라 동의서를
작성하였으며, 그 날 이후로 유키스가 아니게 되었습니다
많은 분들이 생각하신 것처럼 피로피로 캐릭터 사업에 몰두하기 위해서...또는 유키스에 흥미가 떨어져서 라는것과는 전혀 다르다고 생각합니다

유키스를 누구보다 소중하게 생각했으며 피로피로 캐릭터 사업으로 인해 유키스 스케줄에 지장을 준 적 또한 단 한차례도 없다고 자부합니다..
가족같이 아니 그 이상으로 멤버들을 생각해왔습니다 이렇게 헤어지게 된것이 정말 섭섭한 마음이지만 제가 모자란 부분이 많아 유키스에 교체가 필요할 것이라는 전 소속사의 의견또한 존중하는 바입니다.


비록 이렇게 어찌보면 일방적으로 헤어지게 되었지만 너무나 많은것을 배울수 있었고 많은 사람들 그리고 유키스 멤버들을 만날 수 있었기에 감사했습니다


이 몇줄의 글이 그간 저를 사랑해주셨던 분들에게 큰 상처가 될 수도 있다는것에 기분이 착잡합니다.
한 동안은 개인적으로 방송활동을 이어갈 예정입니다
제가 어디에 있어도 무엇을 해도 응원해주시는 모든 분들께 감사드리며 방송인이자 사업가인 김기범으로 찾아뵙겠습니다

감사합니다. 

 Translation:
Hello, I am U-Kiss' Kibum
No, I am Kim KiBum who promoted with U-Kiss

For two months I've been waiting to finally say this. I'll tell you the details first off. On February of 2011, the company NHM and I terminated my contract.

There was an agreement between the company and I to discontinue the contract and go with a member change, ever since then I was not a part of U-Kiss anymore. Many people are thinking it's because of my Piro Piro character business...or that I was uninterested in U-Kiss' future. That is definitely not the reason.


U-Kiss is something more important to me than anything else. Nothing, not even Piro Piro is more important than schedules following U-Kiss. The members were like family, no, more than family and it's very sad to depart with them. I'm sorry I couldn't fulfill enough efforts for U-Kiss and I apologize for my lacking parts. I apologize deeply both to the company and fellow U-Kiss members.

Eventually we have separated like this but I have learned a lot from the people and I'm thankful for my meeting with the members of U-Kiss.

These few lines are to the people who loved me till now and I'm very sorry that it may be sad news.
I'm still thinking of going on with my personal broadcasting activities.
Whereever and whatever I do, I hope everyone can wish me luck and I thank you very much. Whether it's broadcast or business, I will work my hardest.

Thank you

Translation from allkpop:
“Hello this is U-KISS Kibum, or more specifically, an ex-member of U-KISS, Kim Kibum.

After two months of delay, I’ve finally plucked up the courage to write this post.
First off, the agency and I have made an agreement about my exclusive contract on February 2011. 

As the agency desired a member replacement, we wrote out a consent document for a contract dissolution, and from that day on, I became a former member of U-KISS.

Contrary to what most of you might be thinking, this is unrelated to my Piro Piro business… nor is it about losing interest in U-KISS.


I always thought importantly of U-KISS more than anyone, and I’m proud to say that not once did my Piro Piro character business impede my schedules with U-KISS..

I always thought of the members as more than family. I’m extremely upset that I have to part with them like this, but it was because of my lacking areas that warranted my former agency to desire a member replacement.


I may be leaving on a one-sided decision, however, I was able to learn a lot and meet many people, as well as the U-KISS members.


My feelings are very mixed up on the thought that the few lines in this message could hurt a lot of people I love.

 I will continue my personal activities on broadcast.

Thank you to all the people who supported me wherever I was, and I will meet you once again as an entrepreneur,


Thank you.

                   When I heard the news about Xander and Kibum decide to leave the group, I just feel heart-broke. Start to cry when I saw Kibum oppa's message. I'm not willing to let you go. You said that U-Kiss is more than a family. Then you should not leave them especially Kevin. Without you, Kemaru will not exist!!! I want Kemaru couple!!! However, I respect your decision. Anyway, I am Kiss Me~ Forever!!! No one change change this truth... I'll keep on supporting you guys. Wish Kibum oppa good luck, all the best. May God bless you. Love ya~

Alexander & Kim Kibum to leave U-KISS

 

Industry representatives revealed on February 23rd that U-KISS‘ Alexander and Kim Kibum disclosed that they would be leaving the group. As such, the two will not participate in U-KISS’ comeback album.
Alexander was reported to have discussed the issue at length with his agency, and eventually decided to leave for personal reasons; it’s also said that Alexander wanted to pursue his studies.

Kim Kibum will be leaving in order to focus on his character company with his older brother, SS501’s Kim Hyung Joon. Some fans felt that their premonition had come true when they read Kim Kibum’s earlier tweet, which said, “This March, I have news you might not like.  But when the time comes, I will tell it like it is.”

             Well, respect ur decision. However, I still hope that it's just a joke~ I wish that U-Kiss are always together, 7 members. U-Kiss will not complete without both of you. Kiss Me respect ur choice, but we are still begging that both of you don't leave U-Kiss and Kiss Me. Anyway, thanks for giving us so much sweet memories. I'll keep supporting you guys.No one can replace you all in U-Kiss. U-Kiss is irreplaceable!!!  Xander(Leader), Kibummie(Piro Piro Agent), Kevin(Smiling angel), Kiseoppie(Uljjang Shidae 2), Soo Hyun(Main Vocal), Eli(Mr. Pigeon), Dong Ho(Cute Maknae), Hwaiting~~!!! ^^*

Tweet again~

               Finally Xander come back to tweet again. Welcome back, Xander oppa!!! You said that you have become a stronger man and don't blame you for flooding our timeline... We will not, this is what we want. Really!!! We have worried about you for seven days and you come back now~ Welcome back~ Whatever decision you have made, KMs will respect ^^ Xander, 화이팅!!! 유키스, 화이팅 !!!

About Xander

                       
我不是逃避… 只是雖要一些時間去平靜… 去適應身邊的一切… 重新分析身邊的人… 腦海已空，心已痲目… 沒有氣力去想，沒有心情去感受，只想跟隨上帝的指意，見步行步……
Im not trying to escape from anything, just that, i need some time to calm down, to get used to everything around me, to analyze and know the people around me again.
My mind is blank, my heart is already numb, i have no strength to think about anything, no mood to feel anything.
i just want to follow what GOD tells me to do, one step at a time…
聰明的人會明白我只用中文的原因……
Only smart people will understand the reason on why i use Chinese to post on Weibo….

cr: UKISSAlexander @Weibo
translated by: ukissSingapore @Twitter

                      Well, now Kiss Me know that Xander just need time to calm down. So, what we have to do is wait for him to come back to tweet again. We must believe  that ~U-KISS+KISS ME=FOREVER~ Believe that Xander will come back again. Kiss Me are guessing Xander might be stay in his fans room. Anyway, we will support you. May God bless you~ Our lovely Xander ^^