Alexander Lee ( ko, 알렉산더, Alleksandeo; zh, t=亞歷山大, s=亚历山大, first=t), known as Alexander or Xander, is a singer, actor and host based in South Korea. He is a former member of the South Korean
boy band U-KISS
U-KISS ( ko, 유키스; ja, ユーキス) is a South Korean boy band formed in 2008. Their name is an acronym, standing for Ubiquitous Korean International Idol Super Star. The group's current lineup is composed of Soohyun, Hoon, Kiseop and ...
. In 2017, he debuted in the
Philippines
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* bik, Republika kan Filipinas
* ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas
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as the main character in the 105-episode television series
My Korean Jagiya. He is currently active as a television host on
Arirang TV
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It began as a cable TV service in South Korea on February 3, 1997, and opened Korea's first overseas ...
's #StyleCast 2017 and is also a daily radio host for the Double Date show on tbs eFM.
Music
2008–2011: U-KISS
Alexander made his debut as a member of South Korean boy band
U-KISS
U-KISS ( ko, 유키스; ja, ユーキス) is a South Korean boy band formed in 2008. Their name is an acronym, standing for Ubiquitous Korean International Idol Super Star. The group's current lineup is composed of Soohyun, Hoon, Kiseop and ...
in 2008 and released four mini albums and one full album with U-KISS.
During his time with the band, he also featured in other singers' works; the rap for Brave Brothers' "Finally" and Hye Ji's "Your Love".
On February 23, 2011, NH Media confirmed and released a statement that Alexander and his bandmate
Ki Bum had left the group. Alexander's last released song with the group is "Shut Up!!", the lead single from their fourth EP,
Break Time''.''
On July 28, 2020, Alexander revealed in an interview that he was kicked out of U-KISS due to his lack of popularity.
2011–present: Solo career
Shortly after his departure from U-Kiss, Alexander took part in the ''"Father, I Honor You" Praise Concert'' in Hong Kong in June, singing gospel song "아주먼 옛날" (A Long Long Time Ago) and "Nobody". In October, he took part in and performed the song "Looking For The Day" with Brian Joo and Pastor Johnny from 3rd Wave.
He then released his first single "I Just" in December, and made his solo debut through a showcase held at the Akasaka Blitz in Tokyo, Japan. In the same month, he held a showcase in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, performing songs from his new album; "I Just", "Oh! Baby", and popular songs like "That Man" (Korean drama "Secret Garden" OST) and even a classic Mandopop song, "情非得已" (Taiwanese drama "Meteor Garden" soundtrack).
In March 2012, he released "Kimchi Song" for the OST of Channel A drama "Immortal Classic/불후의 명작".
He then held a fan meeting in Singapore, "Specially for Xanderettes" in July 2012, where he also performed songs "I Just", "Oh! Baby", "Bad Girl" and "The Kimchi Song" from the Immortal Masterpiece OST.
In 2013, Alexander and Calvin Chen both sang the OST of Singaporean film "3 Peas in a Pod", "You and I" and" 我与你" in Korean and Mandarin respectively.
Acting
In 2012, he ventured into acting through a Korean drama on Channel A, "Immortal Classic", playing the role of a foreigner who wants to learn about Kimchi, and in the following year, he made a guest appearance in OCN's "God's Quiz Season 3" Episode 6.
In 2015, he featured in Korean group Ten Yard's music video for their song
Promise.
In 2016, he starred in KBS 2's Moorim School (무림학교) as ''Yeob Jung'', along with
Lee Hyun Woo and
VIXX
VIXX ( ko, 빅스 pronounced "vicks"; acronym for "voice, visual, value in excelsis") is a South Korean boy band formed by Jellyfish Entertainment through the 2012 reality show ''MyDOL''. Originally a sextet, the group is presently composed of f ...
's
Hongbin.
In 2017, he became the leading man in a Philippine TV series of
GMA Network
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entitled
My Korean Jagiya, alongside Filipina actress
Heart Evangelista
Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco (born February 14, 1985), known professionally as Heart Evangelista (, alternately ), is a Filipino actress, artist, businesswoman, and socialite.
Early life
Heart Evangelista was born as Love Marie Payawal Ongpau ...
. The series aired for 105 episodes, ending in 2018. Lee signed a contract with
GMA Artist Center
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on September 27, 2017 and appeared in more of
GMA Network
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's programs, aside from My Korean Jagiya.
Hosting/Variety Shows
Hosting
Alexander hosted
Arirang TV
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It began as a cable TV service in South Korea on February 3, 1997, and opened Korea's first overseas ...
's radio show ''Pops in Seoul'' segment 'All About You' and 'Radio School' with bandmates
Kevin
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The variant '' Kevan'' is anglicized from , a ...
and
Eli
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* Eli (name), a given name, nickname and surname
* Eli (biblical figure)
Eli or ELI may also refer to:
Film
* ''Eli'' (2015 film), a Tamil film
* ''Eli'' (2019 film), an American horror film
Music
* ''Eli'' (Jan ...
during his time with U-Kiss. He also guest hosted on Arirang TV's The M-Wave and
Showbiz Extra ''Showbiz Korea'' is a daily television entertainment news show that covers the South Korean entertainment industry broadcast in South Korea and throughout Asia on Arirang TV, which premiered on April 10, 2002. The show is produced in Korea, but bro ...
. From July to September 2012, he hosted a 2-min segment "XanderKpop" on weekdays for local Malaysian radio station FM988 in Cantonese. These segments introduced all-things Korean, from teaching trendy Korean phrases to the latest fashion trends in Korea. In 2013, he also hosted the 2K13 FEEL KOREA concert in Vancouver, Canada. In 2015, he joined DJ Isak in co-hosting a segment "The Ugly Truth" on Arirang Radio. The following year, he was also a guest on Arirang Radio's K-Poppin's Christmas Special. Currently, he is hosting a k-beauty show "Stylecast" on Arirang TV, alongside
Ashley Choi from
Ladies' Code
Ladies' Code () is a South Korean girl group formed by Polaris Entertainment in 2013. The group's original lineup consisted of leader Ashley and members RiSe, EunB, Sojung, and Zuny. They made their debut with the mini-album '' Code#01'' and ...
, and also a daily radio programme on tbs eFM, "Double Date", with
Superstar K7 winner Kevin Oh.
Variety
With U-KISS, Alexander did a number of variety shows, including ETN U-KISS' Kiss The Dream in 2008, Mnet All About U-KISS, MBC Every1 U-Kiss Vampire, online web series You Know U-Kiss, SBS Star King, SBS Plus Hero Challenge, MBC We Are Dating, KBS Let's Go! Dream Team, and in Japan, Made in BS Japan. He was also on Channel
就是爱JK - I Love JK in Taiwan.
In 2015, he was a regular guest for Guizhou TV's "Perfect Dating" (贵州卫视 “非常完美”)
Modeling
In 2009, Alexander walked the runway for the ''FEEL KOREA, K-POP Night & K-Fashion'' show in Shanghai, as well as at the ''Seoul Fashion Week 2011 S/S''. In 2011, he donned renowned Korean designer Lie Sang Bong's designs at the ''GREEN is LOVE Lie Sang Bong Fashion Show'' in Seoul.
From 2013 to 2015, he was the brand ambassador and model fo
dENiZEN Singaporewith then label-mate,
Chloe Wang.
Personal life
Alexander and his family are Christians and he was involved briefly with 3rd Wave Music,
a South Korean Christian music label and also considers
Jaeson Ma as his mentor.
After finishing up most of his solo activities in 2014, he decided to return to his studies. He finished double major degrees, Journalism & Mass Communication and Business Administration, in
Korea University. He participated actively in school and sometimes gives guest talks at lectures about his knowledge from being in the Korean entertainment industry. Alexander was granted the Academic Excellence four times for having outstanding GPAs.
He currently resides in
Seoul
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,
South Korea
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.
Discography
Singles
*"I Just" (2011)
Featuring
* "Your Love" (ft. Alexander) — Hye Ji (2011)
OST
*Hero Challenge OST - "Hero" (2010)
*Real School OST Part 1 - "Kiss Me, Always" (2011)
*Immortal Classic OST - "The Kimchi Song"
*3 Peas In A Pod OST - "You and I" (2013)
* My Korean Jagiya OST- "My Jagiya" featuring Heart Evangelista (2017)
Collaboration
Single
*2018: S.M.N.
s AXM (with Marucci)
Filmography
Film
Drama
Variety
Radio
References
External links
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Living people
South Korean Christians
South Korean male idols
South Korean male singers
South Korean male rappers
South Korean pop singers
U-KISS members
De Anza College alumni
South Korean male film actors
South Korean expatriates in the Philippines
South Korean male television actors
Year of birth missing (living people)
Place of birth missing (living people)
GMA Network personalities