Lee Ki-seop

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Ki-seop?

Subject:

Lee Ki-seop

Known for:

South Korean singer known for his time in the boy group U-KISS.

Born:

1991-01-17

Century / Era:

1991s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Lee Ki-seop (Korean: 이기섭; born January 17, 1991), commonly known as Kiseop, is a South Korean singer. He is best known for being a member of South Korean boy group U-KISS formed by NH Media in 2008. He joined U-KISS in November 2009, before departing the group in May 2019 and later rejoining the group in January 2022. Kiseop was born on January 17, 1991, in Seoul, South Korea where he lived with his parents and his older sister. He attended Yatab High School and was known for being a "Yatab Ulzzang", girls would follow him home and ask for his number.

Career & Major Achievements

Kiseop was also active in the dance circle during the High School years. Before debuting, Kiseop auditioned for numerous entertainment companies but he got rejected. He went into depression and thought about committing suicide but his parents helped guide him out of his suicidal stages. Kiseop's first ever TV appearance was with Girls' Generation on PKL's Wonderful Outing. He was modeling for a friend before he auditioned and got into U-KISS.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Before officially joining U-KISS, Kiseop appeared in their debut music video Not Young. In August 2009, U-KISS started recording new tracks for a follow-up to Bring It Back 2 Old School. The group released the EP ContiUKiss on November 5, 2009. The same day it was Kiseop's first TV appearance as the new U-KISS member. The single was produced by Brave Brothers.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1991 (1991-01-17): Birth of Lee Ki-seop — South Korean singer known for his time in the boy group U-KISS.
2. 2008: 2008 Milestone — He is best known for being a member of South Korean boy group U-KISS formed by NH Media in 2008.
3. 2009: 2009 Milestone — He joined U-KISS in November 2009, before departing the group in May 2019 and later rejoining the group in January 2022.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Ki-seop

True or False: “Lee Ki-seop was immediately successful upon joining U-KISS without any prior industry experience.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): Before debuting with U-KISS, Kiseop had to audition for numerous entertainment companies and experienced periods of depression.

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