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Lee Kiseop

b. 1991

South Korean singer

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Born 1991. Lee Kiseop is a South Korean singer, actor and pianist.

Lee Ki-seop (; 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 also active in the dance circle during the High School years. The same day it was Kiseop's first TV appearance as the new U-KISS member.

The single was produced by Brave Brothers. A Japanese-language version was released on February 29, 2012, as part of their first Japanese album, A Shared Dream.

Kiseop has appeared on the second season of Ulzzang Shidae but was taken off the show because of U-KISS' tight schedule.

2011–2013: Acting and Musicals

In 2011, Kiseop started his acting career in an MBC sitcom titled Real School along with his fellow member Eli Kim. The duo acted in a 40-episode series, transforming into high school students who reside at an "English Village" in an attempt to face and crack their fear of speaking English.

Kiseop along with bandmates Dongho, Hoon and Soohyun filmed a movie with Jay Park, Kim Soo Ro and Park Yejin with the working title Mr. Idol in February 2011.

In 2012, Kiseop, Soohyun, Eli and Kevin participated in the drama KPOP The Ultimate Audition, having small cameo appearances in three episodes acting as a senior idol group to the main cast.

In 2013, Kiseop participated in his first musical Summer Snow along with his fellow members Soohyun and Kevin. The same year he also was cast in Goong Musical with Hoon from July 11, 2013, to July 15, 2013.

In 2014, Kiseop was cast again in Goong Musical with his bandmates Soohyun, Hoon and Kevin.

2019: Departure from U-KISS and Marriage

On May 16, 2019, NH Media announced that Kiseop's contract with NH Media had expired and he had decided not to renew it along with other fellow U-KISS member Eli.

On August 1, 2019, Kiseop announced through his Instagram that he would be marrying model/actress Jung Yoo Na.

2022: New agency, return to U-KISS

On January 24, 2022, Kiseop signed an exclusive contract with Tango Music, with the announcement stating he is once again part of U-KISS.

Discography

Filmography

TV series

Movies

Musicals 2013: Summer Snow (Kevin, Soohyun & Kiseop) 2013: Goong (Kiseop & Hoon) 2014: Goong (Soohyun, Kiseop, Hoon & Kevin) 2016: Cafein

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Who is Lee Kiseop?

South Korean singer

When was Lee Kiseop born?

Lee Kiseop was born on 17 January 1991 in Seoul.

What is Lee Kiseop's occupation?

Lee Kiseop is a singer, actor and pianist.

What nationality is Lee Kiseop?

Lee Kiseop is South Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lee Kiseop

· Wikidata: Q2591401

· DBpedia: Lee Ki-seop

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