2011-02-25 U-KISS kim kibum Interview (eng sub)

Following the news of U-KISS's Kim Kibum and Alexander leaving the group due to the agency desiring member replacements...

Hello, this is Kim Kibum.

First of all, I'm very sorry for having to meet everyone for this news.

And I'm immensely sorry for having to reveal my no make-up face... I've been having a hard time you see... (Laughs)

Q: What is the current situation?

A: My contract with my former agency has been cancelled. Around February, the agency told me that they would like to do some member replacements, and when I asked if it was me who was to get replaced, they replied yes.

First of all, they said my vocal role in the group was weak. I respected my agency's opinion and agreed to cancel my contract.

Q: What is the reason behind "Kim Kibum withdrawing" being such a hot topic of discussion?

A: (Laughs) Well, I think there were a lot of areas I lacked in. I think my capability as a singer was lacking.

Q: There is talk that you withdrew to focus on your business?

I don't know how that rumor came about. Because my activities ended after my contract was cancelled, for about a month I didn't participate in activities during U-KISS's promotions.

To be honest, I didn't say anything in that time because I didn't want it to affect the other members. I think that caused the misunderstanding. Our fans were misunderstanding the situation, and were saying things like, "Has he stopped U-KISS promotions because of his business?" and "If you're going to put your focus on your business, then just become an entrepreneur. So I think that misunderstanding came about during that one month.

Q: What is the response from fans?

A: There are a lot of fans who've told me to come back, and there are a lot who say it's not U-KISS without seven members. I'm apologetic towards the fans because of how this situation came out to be. They believed in me, so I'm hurt that Alexander and I had to withdraw from U-KISS. I'm a bit disappointed that I didn't get to stay on my will.

If U-KISS becomes more successful with member replacements, then I guess I'm fine with that.

Q: What was your brother's reaction to the situation?

My brother seemed really hurt that we couldn't go right till the end together, and that I ended up getting off the bus halfway through. He said to me, "I wanted you to do well, I don't know how the situation came to be like this."

I was okay with it, but my brother got angry (Laughs). But he said that things like this can happen, and told me to always have strength.

I'm planning to push forward with my personal activities, and I'll working hard to achieve success with my character business.




I'm very sorry that I had to show myself in a situation like this, but I will do my best to show a better image of myself.

LOVE KIM KIBUM AND XANDER FOEVER!!!
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[bellatrixwarlock]

wheres the subs?

[NswLrsVcyyFslAxyp]

@bellatrixwarlock under the description

[shab569]

This is awful!!! They cannot replace Alexander and Kibum...These guys are precious!!!! I am a U Kiss Fan and I can say that U kiss is never going to be the same without Alexander and Kibum...I am SOOO sad :(

[dianaKp1]

i'm crying T^T kibum is so cute in here, he's so strong,

KIBUM & XANDER can't be replaced never

i miss the old U-kiss

Kibun♥ Xander♥ forever

[babybunny757]

@shineeworld1234 they are not kick out they are persuading there other dream like alexander wanted to go back to school and get a good eduacation and kibum is working with his brother in a show

[babybunny757]

theres no eng sub

[buzhilow]

@bellatrixwarlock on you word .

[HarleyInDamn]

He's so nice - even though the company told him he was getting replaced because his singing was weak, he didn't complain or anything! He respected their decision! He doesn't bitch about the company at all, he's so lovely.

[Laurenn489]

im sad they're gone, but i guess now they can carry on with their own stuff. solo career perhaps? hoon and aj have had a lot of stick since they started with u-kiss, i think we should give them a chance. Xander and kibum will never be replaced, hoon and aj are just filling in for them to keep 7 member status. for now, lets just hope one day they will come back to u-kiss and keep supporting them as they are.

[wallflower308]

You make me cry day and night even when I look at the flashbacks it's all oover and it vanished!

[wallflower308]

You'll always remain in my heart that U R U-KISS forever always Kibum & Alex... I REALLY LOVE YOU GUYS EVEN IF THEIR LEAVING YOU GUYS BEHIND!

[wallflower308]

You know what hate the most....It's when the members tried soo hard to be in Ukiss but the Stupid agency remove them!!!! I actually thought that they wanted to leave U-kiss, but they really had no choice!!! I'm sorry for that Kibum and Alexander oppa! We'll meet someday again in another way in order for forever eternity! PROMISE to keep the faith always!!!! Chebal....

[fyraloverazfy]

NH media pabo!!