Alexander Lee (entertainer)

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Alexander Lee
Born
Alexander Lee Eusebio

(1988-07-29) July 29, 1988 (age 36)
Education De Anza College, Korea University
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Rapper
  • Actor
  • Presenter
Years active2008 (2008)–present
AgentWellmaking
Musical career
Genres
Instrument
Labels
  • NH Media Entertainment
  • MPlus Entertainment
  • Left Profile
  • White Wind Entertainment
Member of U-KISS

Alexander Lee Eusebio (born July 29, 1988), [1] professionally known as Alexander Lee or Alexander, is a South Korean-Macanese singer, rapper, actor and host. [ citation needed ] He is a member of the South Korean boy band U-KISS. In 2017, he debuted in the Philippines as the main character in the 105-episode television series My Korean Jagiya. He is currently active as a television host on Arirang TV's #StyleCast 2017 and is also a daily radio host for the Double Date show on tbs eFM.

Contents

Music

2008–2011: U-KISS

Alexander made his debut as a member of South Korean boy band U-KISS 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. [2] 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. [3]

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.[ citation needed ]

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's Hongbin.

In 2017, he became the leading man in a Philippine TV series of GMA Network entitled My Korean Jagiya, alongside Filipina actress Heart Evangelista. The series aired for 105 episodes, ending in 2018. Lee signed a contract with GMA Artist Center on September 27, 2017 [4] and appeared in more of GMA Network's programs, aside from My Korean Jagiya.

Hosting/Variety Shows

Hosting

Alexander hosted Arirang TV's radio show Pops in Seoul segment 'All About You' and 'Radio School' with bandmates Kevin and Eli during his time with U-Kiss. He also guest hosted on Arirang TV's The M-Wave and Showbiz Extra. 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, 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 [V] 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 for dENiZEN Singapore with then label-mate, Chloe Wang.

Personal life

Alexander and his family are Christians and he was involved briefly with 3rd Wave Music, [5] 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, South Korea.[ citation needed ]

Discography

Singles

Featuring

OST

Collaboration

Single

  • 2018: S.M.N. [as AXM (with Marucci)]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013 3 Peas in a Pod PeterMain Lead
TBA Home Sweet Home Rebirth Novice MonkPost-Production

Drama

YearTitleRoleNotesCountry
2012Immortal MasterpieceAlexanderSupporting roleSouth Korea
2013 Quiz of God 3 Lee Han-seoCameo (Episode 6)
2016 Moorim School: Saga of the Brave Yeob JungSupporting role
2017–18 My Korean Jagiya Kim Jun-hoMain castPhilippines
2017 Dear Uge AlexanderSpecial participation
2018 Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko GabSpecial participation (The Adventures of Laura Patola and Duwen-ding Part 3-4)

Variety

YearTitleNotes
2009 Pops in Seoul Host
2010Chef's KissSeries
The M-WaveHost
We Are DatingSeries (Terminated)
2017Stylecast 2017Host

Radio

YearTitleNotes
2012Xander KpopHost (Malaysian Radio)
2015The Ugly TruthCo-host with Isak
2017Double DateCo-host with Kevin Oh
2019All Things KpopCo-host with Killagrams

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