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Music video

The music video featured a cameo from Super Junior's Donghae as the shared love interest. The video followed a candy theme, with the group members dressed in white and dancing whilst holding a lollipop (both concepts that also feature in live performances of the song, including covers by other groups.) The music video was released on January 14, 2008.

Rhythmer Volume 1 remix single

In January 2008, it was announced that people could submit their remixes of "Kissing You" to a website for a chance to have them officially released. The four chosen remixes were then digitally released in March 2008. The Skool Rock Remix Version, the top choice in the competition, was included in the re-release of their debut album, '' Baby Baby'' (2008).

Track listing

* Digital download # "Kissing You" – 03:18 * Kissing You – Rhythmer Remix, Volume 1 # "Kissing You" (Skool Rock Remix) (by 정구현) – 03:06 # "Kissing You" (House Remix) (by 기현석) – 02:58 # "Kissing You" (Groovy Candy Remix) (by Philtre) – 02:57 # "Kissing You" (Funk Remix) (by shoon) – 03:21

Awards and nominations

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Covers

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