User:Shanadoo13/Alexander Lee Eusebio
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Alexander Lee Eusebio | |
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| Origin | Macau, Hong Kong, China |
| Genres | Pop |
| Years active | U-KISS : 2008–2011 3rd Wave Music : 2011-currently |
| Website | http://www.alexander0729.com/ http://twitter.com/alexander_0729 |
Alexander Lee Eusebio (Korean: 알렉산더) (born July 28, 1988), is a singer and former memberof a seven-member South Korean boy band, U-KISS,[1] formed by NH Media in 2008. Bandmates include Shin Soohyun, Lee Kiseop, Kevin Woo, Eli Kim, AJ, Hoon and Shin Dongho. Other previous bandmate includes Kim Kibum who at the same time had his contract terminated on February 23, 2011.
Alexander was born in Macau, Hong Kong, China, with his parents and elder sister Victoria.His father is Portugeuse-Chinese while his mother is Korean, "Xanderettes" know them as "Uncle A" and Chungmi.Alexander is infamous for speaking 7 languages including Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Portugeuse, Japanese, Spanish and English. He attended De Anza college in California, United States where he learned English. He later moved back to Hong Kong awaiting to be an MC, but moved to Korea to debut under U-Kiss. In February 2011 it was confirmed by NH Media that both Alexander and bandmate kibum would be leaving[2] the group. Kim Jaeseop and Yeo Hoon Min were the replacements for both former members. In March it was reported by 3rd Wave Music that Alexander would participate in their upcoming projects, and release his version of the song 'Looking for the day'. On August 6, 2011 Alexander made his solo debut in Hong Kong during a private fan-meet that was hosted by his sister Victoria. During the showcase fans were introduced to his debut song 'Bad Girl'.
Singing career
[edit]2008 : Debut with U-KISS
[edit]U-KISS is a six member Korean group ,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.
2008-2011 : Activities as member of U-KISS
[edit]Mini Albums and Albums released
[edit]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?[3]. 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 More details on return of U-KISS. January 28, 2010. Retrieved January 28, 2010.</ref>, 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.
Other happenings
[edit]Alexander joined Arirang[4]'s radio show Pops in Seoul to host the 'All About You' segment alongside bandmate Kevin Woo and co-hostIsak. Eli eventually joined them as a new co-host in early 2010, replacing Isak.
Along with Kevin Woo they 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[5]" in early August.
Five members, Soohyun, Kibum, Kiseop, Dongho and Woo were announced to be part of drama I Am Legend,[6] 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[7]" and "Chef's Kiss"
Kevin sang Finally featuring Alexander, a song composed by Brave Brothers[2]. 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!♥^-^"
After the much anticipated new release of their 4th mini album Break Time, and their latest MV 'Shut Up!'Eli, [2] Soohyun and Alexander appeared on MBC Every1's We Got Married spin-off "We are Dating" along with girl group Girl's Day. Featuring Jihae, Yura, and Minah, but the show only lasted 5 episodes after being cancelled for unknown reasons.[8] U-Kiss was expected to make an American debut [2]. But due to the contract terminations of Kim Kibum and Alexander it never happened[AllKpop 1].NH Media discussed the idea of adding additional members[2] after the departure of the other two members, and eventually choosing Yeo Hoon Min[2] and Kim "AJ" Jaeseop[2].
3rd Wave Music & Solo
[edit]On March 11, 2011 Alexander tweeted on his personal twitter of his departure from U-Kiss:
“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…♥”[2]
Then afterwards quoted Boyz II Men‘s "End of the Road", "Although we’ve come, to the End of the road, still I can’t let go…". Just 2 days after he came out on twitter it was announced that he would join 3rd Wave Music in upcoming projects. Alongside Super Junior's Siwon, Brian Joo, Van Ness Wu, Lenny LeBlanc, and much more. Later into the summer Alexander hinted on his personal twitter of a upcoming "bomb":
"U guys r interested in my BOMB rather than ME... huh!!! .\_/. Hey hey... yes YOU... This is for YOU ☞ :P LOL~ Now I feel like I'm JOKER of Batman... A psycho that makes everyone afraid of the BOMB~ LOL! (=v=;) Well... Let's play a GAME then..... :P [GAME start : _ _ _ _a_ _e_ _ _2_ ] Find the correct word, then I PROMISE u, u'll FIND the BOMB. [FINAL 12hrs 25mins Countdown: Activated] Alrite everyone~♥Gdnite & Sweet Dreams★ RELAX, n play my GAME... Will check ya answers when TIME's up~ n y'all hv ur BOMB ready... ZzZzzz :P"*[9]
He later revealed that his "bomb" was http://www.alexander0729.com/ his official website which directed fans to a page detailing a fanmeeting on August 6, 20 11 in Hong Kong[10] .His Fan Meeting proved sucessful having sold out to a wide variety of KISSmes and "Xanderettes", Alexander celebrated his 23rd (24) with a cake and Fanvid from his "Xanderettes". His MC for the meet was his older sister Victoria Eusebio AKA 'Vica', during his birthday intro he argued he was 23 since Korean tradition adds a year to the original birth year. Alexander also made his official solo debut with 'Bad Girl', which still as of now hasn't been officially released in a studio album.[11].
References
[edit]- ^ KBS World. U-KISS. March 13, 2008. Retrieved September 3, 2008.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Kim Kibum explains his departure from U-KISS". February 22, 2011. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
{{cite news}}:|first=missing|last=(help) Cite error: The named reference "AllKpop" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page). - ^ NEWSEN. 만만하니 유키스 만만하니. November 5, 2009. Retrieved February 23, 2010
- ^ Arirang. Arirang. February 8, 2009. Retrieved February 8, 2009.
- ^ MSN News. Alexander & Kevin chosen to be Arirang TV Music Show's MCs. August 2, 2010. Retrieved August 2, 2010
- ^ Nate News. U-KISS become acting idols, 5 members to debut in drama. July 27, 2010. Retrieved July 27, 2010.
- ^ allkpop. U-KISS transform into Vampires. January 11, 2010. Retrieved January 11, 2010.
- ^ "MBC Every1's "We Are Dating" taken off air". Jan 10, 2011. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
- ^ "Alexander is Ready to Drop His "Bomb"". July 19, 2011. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
{{cite news}}:|first=missing|last=(help) - ^ "Alexander Causes an Explosion with his "BOMB"". July 20, 2011. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
{{cite news}}:|first=missing|last=(help) - ^ "Alexander Eusebio 1st Fm in Hk [introducing Victoria + birthday songs and cakes] cut". Alexander's first Hong Kong Fan-Meet. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
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- ^ "[Updates] Alexander & Kim Kibum to leave U-KISS". February 22, 2011. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
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External links
[edit]Official website (in Korean)
http://twitter.com/alexander_0729
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