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. 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==