{{Short description|South Korean singer (born 1991)}} {{unreliable sources|date=March 2016}} {{family name hatnote|Lee||lang=Korean}} {{Infobox person | name = Lee Ki-seop | image = Ki-seop U-Kiss Dream Concert 2013 Source-K-Soul Magazine (cropped).jpg | caption = Kiseop with U-Kiss at the press conference for Dream Concert 2013 | birth_place = [[Seoul]], South Korea | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|01|17}} | spouse = Jung Yu-na (m. 2019) | occupation = {{flatlist| * Singer}} | module = {{Infobox musical artist |embed = yes |origin = |genre = {{flatlist| * [[K-pop]]}} |instrument = {{flatlist| * Vocals * piano}} |years_active = 2009–present |label = {{flatlist| * [[NH Media]] * Tango Music * [[Avex Trax]]}} |current_member_of = {{hlist|[[U-KISS]]|UX1}} |associated_acts = {{flatlist| * [[U-KISS]]}} |website = }} | module2 = {{Infobox Korean name/auto |child = yes |hangul = %이기섭 }} }} '''Lee Ki-seop''' ({{Korean|hangul=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]]<ref>[[Korean Broadcasting System|KBS World]]. [http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/entertainment/enter_artists_detail.htm?No=104330 U-KISS] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101127045740/http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/entertainment/enter_artists_detail.htm?No=104330 |date=2010-11-27 }}. March 13, 2008. Retrieved September 3, 2008.</ref> formed by [[NH Media]] in 2008. He joined U-KISS in November 2009,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2009/11/u-kiss_album_released |title=U-Kiss album released |access-date=2011-07-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101013035749/http://www.allkpop.com/2009/11/u-kiss_album_released |archive-date=2010-10-13 }}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=See unreliable sources list on [[WP:KO/RS]]|date=November 2024}} before departing the group in May 2019 and later rejoining the group in January 2022.<ref name=":0" />
==Early life==
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.<ref name="asiat-world.com">{{cite web|url=http://greekpop.asiat-world.com/t121-kiseop-s-profile|title=Kiseop's Profile|author=|date=|work=greekpop.asiat-world.com|access-date=18 October 2015|archive-date=21 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180921140806/http://greekpop.asiat-world.com/t121-kiseop-s-profile|url-status=live}}</ref>
Kiseop was also active in the dance circle during the High School years.<ref name="asiat-world.com"/>
==Career==
===2008: Pre-debut and joining U-KISS===
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.<ref name="asiat-world.com"/>
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]].<ref name="asiat-world.com"/> Before officially joining U-KISS, Kiseop appeared in their debut music video ''Not Young''.<ref name="asiat-world.com"/>
===2009–2010: Debut with U-KISS, CountiUkiss, ManManHani===
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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2009/11/u-kiss_album_released |title=U-Kiss album released |publisher=[[Allkpop]] |date=November 5, 2009 |access-date=July 16, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101013035749/http://www.allkpop.com/2009/11/u-kiss_album_released |archive-date=October 13, 2010 }}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=See unreliable sources list on [[WP:KO/RS]]|date=November 2024}} The same day it was Kiseop's first TV appearance as the new U-KISS member.
The single was produced by [[Brave Brothers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2009/12/u-kiss-does-man-man-ha-ni-on-music-core|title=U-Kiss does "Man Man Ha Ni" on Music Core|author=|date=|work=[[Allkpop]]|access-date=18 October 2015|archive-date=30 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150930200614/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2009/12/u-kiss-does-man-man-ha-ni-on-music-core|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=See unreliable sources list on [[WP:KO/RS]]|date=November 2024}} A Japanese-language version was released on February 29, 2012, as part of their first Japanese album, ''[[A Shared Dream]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/02/u-kiss-reveals-pv-for-a-shared-dream|title=U-KISS reveals PV for "A Shared Dream"|author=|date=|work=[[Allkpop]]|access-date=18 October 2015|archive-date=30 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150930195407/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/02/u-kiss-reveals-pv-for-a-shared-dream|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=See unreliable sources list on [[WP:KO/RS]]|date=November 2024}}
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]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/01/teaser-for-real-school-starring-u-kiss%E2%80%99s-dongho-eli-and-ki-sub-revealed |title=Teaser for "Real School" starring U-Kiss's Dongho, Eli, and Ki Sub revealed |access-date=2011-07-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110110071105/http://www.allkpop.com/2011/01/teaser-for-real-school-starring-u-kiss%E2%80%99s-dongho-eli-and-ki-sub-revealed |archive-date=2011-01-10 }}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=See unreliable sources list on [[WP:KO/RS]]|date=November 2024}} 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2010/12/u-kisss-dongho-eli-and-ki-sub-to-act-in-new-sitcom-real-school|title=U-Kiss's Dongho, Eli, and Ki Sub to act in new sitcom, 'Real School'|author=|date=|work=[[Allkpop]]|access-date=18 October 2015|archive-date=10 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010012231/http://www.allkpop.com/2010/12/u-kisss-dongho-eli-and-ki-sub-to-act-in-new-sitcom-real-school|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=See unreliable sources list on [[WP:KO/RS]]|date=November 2024}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2010/12/viewers-anticipate-real-school-in-mbcs-new-2011-lineup|title=Viewers anticipate "Real School" in MBC's new 2011 lineup|author=|date=|work=[[Allkpop]]|access-date=18 October 2015|archive-date=10 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010012303/http://www.allkpop.com/2010/12/viewers-anticipate-real-school-in-mbcs-new-2011-lineup|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=See unreliable sources list on [[WP:KO/RS]]|date=November 2024}}
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 [[Shin Soohyun|Soohyun]] and [[Kevin Woo|Kevin]].<ref name="Archived copy">{{Cite web |url=http://u-kiss.jp/news/20130220.html/ |title=NEWS | U-KISS(ユーキス) Japan official website |access-date=2015-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140402064633/http://u-kiss.jp/news/20130220.html |archive-date=2014-04-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The same year he also was cast in ''Goong Musical'' with [[Yeo Hoonmin|Hoon]] from July 11, 2013, to July 15, 2013.<ref name="soompi.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.soompi.com/2013/05/07/u-kiss-kiseop-and-hoon-cast-for-the-musical-goong/|title=U-KISS' Kiseop and Hoon Cast for the Musical "Goong"|author=|date=7 May 2013|work=[[Soompi]]|access-date=18 October 2015|archive-date=1 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001145153/http://www.soompi.com/2013/05/07/u-kiss-kiseop-and-hoon-cast-for-the-musical-goong/|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=See unreliable sources list on [[WP:KO/RS]]|date=November 2024}}
In 2014, Kiseop was cast again in ''Goong Musical'' with his bandmates Soohyun, Hoon and Kevin.<ref name="allkpop.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/03/dongjun-taemin-u-kiss-members-to-head-on-over-to-japan-for-2014-season-of-musical-goong|title=Dongjun, Taemin, & U-KISS members to head on over to Japan for 2014 season of musical 'Goong'|author=|date=|work=[[Allkpop]]|access-date=18 October 2015|archive-date=1 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001084123/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/03/dongjun-taemin-u-kiss-members-to-head-on-over-to-japan-for-2014-season-of-musical-goong|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=See unreliable sources list on [[WP:KO/RS]]|date=November 2024}}
===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 Kim|Eli]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1324851wpp/u-kisss-agency-announces-departure-of-eli-and-kiseop|title=U-KISS's Agency Announces Departure Of Eli And Kiseop|author=|date=16 May 2019|work=[[Soompi]]|access-date=8 August 2019|archive-date=9 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190809094834/https://www.soompi.com/article/1324851wpp/u-kisss-agency-announces-departure-of-eli-and-kiseop|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=See unreliable sources list on [[WP:KO/RS]]|date=November 2024}}
On August 1, 2019, Kiseop announced through his Instagram that he would be marrying model/actress Jung Yoo Na.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B0mwV2lHV-b/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/ki_seop91/2100578884161200027_2100578881946756072 |archive-date=2021-12-25 |url-access=registration|script-title=ko:기섭 (ᴋɪ sᴇᴏᴘ) on Instagram: "⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ 안녕하세요. 기섭입니다. 먼저 여러분들께 전해드릴 말씀이 있어서 글을 쓰게 되었습니다. 갑작스러우시겠지만 이렇게 글을 쓰게 된 이유는 제가 평생 함께하고 싶은 사람을 만나게 되었기 때문입니다. 그녀는 제 인생에 있어서 두 번 다시없을 소중한 사람입니다. 오랜 시간 동안 늘 한결같이 저만을 바라봐 준 그녀를 위해 지금부터는 제가 그녀의 행복을 책임지고 싶습니다. 그래서, 저는 그녀와 아름다운 나날들을 걸어가기 위해 결혼을 약속하게 되었습니다. 같은 곳을 바라보기로 맹세한 만큼 더 겸손하고 책임감 있는 사람이 되겠습니다. 항상 저를 사랑해주시고 믿어주신 팬 여러분의 감사한 마음... 절대 잊지 않고, 행복하게 살겠습니다. 앞으로 새로운 도전과, 여러분들 앞에 좋은 모습으로 보답하겠습니다. 저희 두 사람이 함께하는 아름다운 나날에 많은 축복과 응원을 보내 주시면 감사하겠습니다. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀-기섭 올림-"|author=|date=|work=instagram.com|access-date=8 August 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
===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.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Yoon|first=Sang-geun|date=January 24, 2022|script-title=ko:유키스 수현·기섭·훈 2022 새출발..탱고뮤직 1호 전속계약[공식]|trans-title=U-Kiss Suhyeon, Ki-seop, and Hoon 2022 new start... Tango Music No. 1 exclusive contract [Official]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/108/0003023329|access-date=January 24, 2022|website=Star News|language=Korean|archive-date=January 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124032231/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/108/0003023329|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Discography== {{main|U-KISS discography}}
==Filmography==
===TV series=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- bgcolor="#CCCCCC" ! rowspan="1"| Year ! rowspan="1" width="190px"| Title ! rowspan="1" width="190px"| Role ! rowspan="1" width="220px"| Language |- |2010 |''Real School'' |Student |Korean, English |- |2011 |''KPOP The Ultimate Audition'' |senior idol group <small>(cameo)</small> |Korean |}
===Movies=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- bgcolor="#CCCCCC" ! rowspan="1"| Year<br /># ! rowspan="1" width="190px"| Title ! rowspan="1" width="190px"| Role ! rowspan="1" width="220px"| Language |- |2011 |''[[Mr. Idol]]'' |Himself (as Wonder Boys) <small>(cameo)</small> |Korean |}
===Musicals=== *2013: ''Summer Snow'' (Kevin, Soohyun & Kiseop)<ref name="Archived copy"/> *2013: ''Goong'' (Kiseop & Hoon)<ref name="soompi.com"/> *2014: ''Goong'' (Soohyun, Kiseop, Hoon & Kevin)<ref name="allkpop.com"/> *2016: ''Cafein''
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== *{{Twitter}}
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