Thank you Xander for sharing his experience with us and follow him on his socials 😉Also, let us know who you would like to see in future episodes of Ask ZULA!

You can tell which era an idol is from with how chill and more open they are in interviews. Can't believe it's been more than a decade since I am a kpop fan 🥹🥹

The way I felt so called out when he said "IF YOU KNOW ME, YOU'RE OLD" 😂😭 I was 15 or 16 when you guys came to SG as a guest singer. Broke my 6pm curfew just to see you guys. Got the worst scolding because I was late. But it was worth it 🥹 So nostalgic to see you again, Xander 🥺

I bumped into Xander by chance in Seoul three years ago with my friend, so we shyly asked for a photo with him and he was genuinely surprised we knew him haha he's such a nice guy! thanks for a great memory Xander it was a pleasure to meet you! 💖

it's so satisfying to see idols you followed wholeheartedly in your teenage years grow up without going off the rails and remain unproblematic. Xander is smart, down to earth and pragmatic. Good on you for getting a degree and even double majoring. People act like idols life are over because their group loses popularity and goes inactive. It's actually a perfect time for them to live another fulfilling stage in life. In fact, most people around their age (mid to late 20s) just started their careers.

Hearing an idol from the group I used to stan openly talking about smut fanfic was not in my 2023 bingo but here we are. Luv u Xander

I didnt expect Xander to be funny, I kept giggling throughout cos it's really nice to see such a down to earth person open abt the Kpop scene, I m honestly tired of the oversaturated Kpop market and cant even barely remember all the 4th gen idols names or faces.

watching this brought me a sense of peace and connection. i've always thought Xander was the most reasonable and relatable member in U-KISS. 🥺 even after he left, he's always so down to earth and honest about his experiences and thoughts. he deserves the WORLDDDD. so glad to see him back in U-KISS for their 15th anniversary comeback. 🥰🥰 샌더와 유키스 화이띵! 🩵🩷

The Realism of how he shows his true self is really the most iconic yet wonderful thing I have ever seen on a Kpop or ex-Kpop idol.. I mean like he really knock out the false idealogy about kpop idols and he did it in the very best way.. I hope these kpop idols are treated to be more real people rather than the fantasy that we want to.. hoping for more videos like this to raise awareness and break the bad tradition that is harming the kpop idols..

Xander referring to himself as 'uncle' is making me feel old 🥹🤣 can't believe it has been that long too, and Binggeul Binggeul is what got me into Kpop back then. I loved all 7 of them so much but the member changes kind of put me off the group until I just stopped listening to Kpop for a while. So glad to see he is doing so well now though 😊

not xander saying "if you know me, you're old!" 😭 this brings back so many memories from my pri school days when u-kiss was my fav group... i remember the first time i saw them was when i went on mediacorp's sheng siong show to watch them perform during the june holidays. i was only 11 then and had to convince my parents to let me go with my older sister 🥹 now i've graduated from uni and have become a working adult with responsibilities... sigh, i'm indeed getting old. thank u zula for interviewing xander! 🫶🏻💗

So happy to see Xander doing well!! I'm also a second gen old fan who loved U-KISS in my teen years (and remember crying in school when the news of Xander's and Kibum's departure happened ;;;) and lately I've been listening to U-KISS in my multi-CD player car!!!! So much has happened in the past decade, but I'll never forget people like Xander, the U-KISS members, and all the 2nd gen groups I loved that shaped my teen years, built my friendships, and helped me find passion for languages. ....also we danced to Kpop songs in high school during the assemblies, making us feel like our idols lol To Xander: I hope you really know what kind of impact you had on people. Just because we're older now doesn't mean we don't remember the feelings you gave us, the lines in songs we loved singing, the dances we remember doing. You probably gave other international idols of today the hope that they could make it in Kpop, and that's nothing to scoff at. You put in WORK! You are still loved and admired for those years you gave us your all as an idol, and I hope you can look back and remember all the smiles you put on our faces. Thank you for being there, Xander. I wish you nothing but eternal happiness, a happy new year, and I hope the person of your dreams will find you and love you for you, past, present, and future. You're amazing, you're inspirational, and I pray that we can continue to see your growth as a person, as Xander, an old friend.

Time flies! My introduction to Xander was through Pop In Seoul on Arirang TV, one of the very little English Kpop content at that time. I miss the old days 😪 Glad you're doing well 😊

Thou U-KISS not from the top 3 companies, they are still very famous back then, especially outside from South Korea. I remembered back then when U-KISS visited Malaysia for a fanmeeting, there was sooo many fans attended. Second Gen Idols was the best era! 😍

Wow! Called out hard! I just got back into Kpop are being a second Gen fan and I was so shocked by show things changed. I was so heartbroken when Xander left but I really hope he's happy now. And that the new fans listen to his advice!

OMG nostalgia hits 🥺 UKISS was the group I was so crazy about and I was so sad when xander left 🥺 thank you for having him and giving us an insight about the industry! I hope the best for xander (especially in his love life 🤪)

It's a call out to all the fans, in whatever generation to always always always respect your idols. whenever and wherever they are and whatever they're doing and their decisions. We do love them and we put a lot of efforts, money, and time to support them but that doesn't mean that we have a right to meddle in their life (SPECIALLY PRIVATE LIFE). Just a reminder, we are here because the idols that we are looking up are talented, hardworking, and that they inspire us to be a better person too. We are all humans. So love them, but not obsessively. 😊

This is the biggest reason why I love Thailand’s showbiz industry. None of the artists hold high school diploma. All of them are either studying at university, hold bachelor degrees, masters even PHD. You will see doctors, lawyers, vets, surgeons, engineers, pilots, architects in the entertainment industry

Thank you Zula for putting effort in reaching out to different people with different backgrounds! And happy to see Xander being so carefree and lively here! ❤ Really nostalgic man

So happy to see Xander again after a while! He is so lovely and his voice has this calming effect. He is very kind and the way he listens to the host is respectful and attentive. All the best for him!~

i used to be a kissme back in pri-sec school and i had like the biggest fattest crush on xander back then. like he said i think a lot of us here are "old" already HAHA so thank you xander and ukiss for being part of our childhood/teenage years. seeing him doing well after ukiss is really heartwarming and i love how he's just being real in this interview. ❤

Thanks for having Xander! U-Kiss was one of the first concerts that I went for back then, and it definitely brought back memories! I don't follow updates on him too much nowadays but I'm happy that he's a lot happier too. Tbh, part of me died inside when he said "IF YOU KNOW ME, YOU'RE OLD" HAHAHA oops! K-pop has changed so much but the core essence of seeing your favourites happy and thriving will never change. Can't help but thinking about how Hoya felt leaving Infinite but I'm also super happy that he's having the time of his life with Mbitious now. ❤ Xander, I know you're reading this! You may or may not remember 'Xanderella' but those were the nostalgic days of me being a U-Kiss fan and I had a Xanderella board whenever you came to SG! Stay happy and healthy ❤

Xander will always be my favourite ukiss member, so excited to see him in ukiss's reunion comeback next week!!!!

Oh gosh.. I never knew Xander could be this funny and down to earth! I think I laughed so much throughout the 20mins video. I mean, listening to him stating facts and still manage to deliver the message that it is serious and yet don't be too stressed out about the information he shared is entertaining. And this feels like a meet up with your long-time friends sharing anecdote of their journey in another country about his previous job. 😂

Gosh this interview was funny haha 😆 That comment "Do you even have a CD player at home" had me 😂🤣😂 'ey, I am in my 30's and I got into K-Pop because of the 2nd generation K-Pop groups and I am still super old school and like to buy physical copies of CDs because it's nostalgic to me (ey I grew up in the 90's 🤣) It is so good to see previous generation idols being so relaxed and themselves, I love it ❤

Glad thathe reunited with UKiss for the 15th anniversary mini album. I'm really contemplating going to see them here in Japan!

2nd gen will always be my personal favorite. It was easier to be in the loop on groups and songs and I love good humor and chaos energy. XD Also of course because 2nd gen was/is my age group as well. These days I try to not jump into a fandom until a group has been around a few years because it became too heartbreaking when they disband before the career even gets off the ground from all the competition. It is so strange to be a kpop veteran fan now but I love that I didn't miss the 2nd gen era. ^^ This interview was hilarious!

Thank you Xander for doing this video! I'm so glad to see you doing well :)

Thanks for inviting Xander! I miss him so much and I loooove how chill this interview was!

Wasn't a kpop fan during second gen but if I was, I'm sure I would've stanned Xander haha! Such wise words at the end and such a bright, down to earth personality. Thank you for sharing your story and I hope you are living a fulfilling, happy life! (also wishing you the best w your love life :))

Actually I keep missing the 2nd Gen groups just because of this, Xander is so smart and funny without even trying it, something new idols can't do because they just want to look perfect all the time. U-kiss were one of my favourites groups and I still listen to some of their songs. I can't handle kpop nowdays because they can't even sing live and there are so many groups that is hard to keep track of all of them.

He exudes such great energy! ❤

Honestly, as a KISSME who grew up with them, this is iconic.

i am happy to age with xander 😤 i miss him and ukiss and also so good to see him doing well.

This is a nice interview thank you very much. It's always nice to hear from Alexander.

Omg thank u for bringing Xander on, had such a nostalgic feeling seeing him again , we are all old 🤡 helps #indenial

Its funny that 5 months later UKISS comeback with a new song!!🎉 And he is in it too!! 😂😂

"If you know me, you're old!" OUCH XANDER OUCH! 🤣🤣

I remember Xander and Ukiss, i loved their music and i still listen to their music now. I would love to see them reunite

Seeing Xander here really makes me feel nostalgic! I still played U-kiss songs until now and overall 2nd generations songs. It just has that good vibes you know!

Actually, I see in personal Alexander Lee in Bacolod City bcoz of My korean jagiya fans day together with heart evangelista in SM Bacolod. I'm so happy to meet him in personal and this is a first time to meet the k idol in the Philippines.

Awesome interview! Honestly anyone who refuses to believe ALL their favourite idols secretly date are just delusional and lying to themselves. Idols are human beings and have feelings too. True fans would be happy for them and not ask them to apologise for dating!

THIS MAKES ME HAPPY BEYOND WORDS ! Xander used to be my U-KISS bias like 12 years ago 😭😭😭

Xander, his sass and his truth.. Thank you for doing this Zula 😍

Xander damn cute and funny! Thank you for bringing him in for this interview!

I watched the one with Ki Bum (He was my fav U-Kiss member at the time ❤) exposing about what being an idol is all about like years ago. I remembered vaguely that Ki Bum may or may not finished his high school education at the time coz of juggling his time between his trainee training & school. This exposure was after he & Xander left U-Kiss. It's great that Xander also shared about this from his pov. Great advice Xander. It's a good thing that you've pursue higher education & showing good example to the future gen. I hope that you'll find a kind & loving soulmate, Xander. 💖❤

Tysm for having him! As a 2nd gen Kpop fan I really missed him 🥺 also loved how transparent and realistic he was HAHA as a fan who is in their 20s now, I definitely had my irrational days back in sec sch erhmm thinking oppa is mine erhmmm

Aww Xander ❤ I was a U-KISS fan back in the day and it’s still very nostalgic when current day kpop idols talk about / cover Man Man Ha Ni ❤ Gotta love Xander’s singlish interjections 😂

I’ve known UKISS since I was 11 years old and that was back in 2010. It’s super nice to see Xander again!

OKAY!! U KISS did a reunion comeback!! Hahaha! Such a nostalgic comeback with Xander and AJ.

omg Xander please give yourself some credit!! U-kiss was such a big part of my teenagehood 🤭 So glad to see that you’re happy and thriving! :) This interview was insanely funny to watch, you’re a natural comedian! 😆

Thank you, Xander! We really hope to see Ukiss reunion in the near future. You are one of the reasons why I became a kpop fan. :) We also miss you in the Philippines!

Xander is soooo funny and down to earth omg I enjoyed watching this whole interview. hopefully he can collab for more content in future if there's a chance

Would have loved this interview to be longer, love how relaxed you guys are, discussing as old pals.

Hey! It's really good to see Xander doing this interview since I was a fan of him too! Love to see him being so happy now and so real as usual! It's a pleasant surprise!

Happy to see xander here. Hope he gonna make another TV show here in Philippines.

Hillarious and candid interview! Totally enjoyed the chemistry between the interviewer and interviewee - thank you!

Well, I was 14, when I became a UKISS fan. I want them to reunite, but I don't think it's possible. I love Alexander because he is very approachable. I have seen him many times in Manila. Hope to see you again soon.❤️

I listened to U-KISS for a bit back then but I wouldn't call myself a fan. I watched this video mainly due to curiosity. But I fell in love with his energy, personality and the way he speaks just a few minutes in! So down to earth!

Wah I appreciate his transparency in sharing the idol life

U-Kiss was one of my favourite group then. sadly the first time I got to know the group was during Stop Girl era and Xander isn't part of them anymore but I know him through their old songs. So happy go see him again bring back the good memories

i first saw xander in the drama moorim school and that’s how i got to know about ukiss after digging him up and trying to find more about him

THANK U XANDER FOR SHARING WITH US😭🫶🫶🫶

The age thing hits hard, as someone who liked U-KISS back in the day. Damn, time flies... Really enjoyed the sharing!

Thank you Xander for sharing this! I actually went to U-KISS fanmeeting in Malaysia, and I remembered how Xander caught my eye. So beautiful in person and I have no regrets having him as my bias. ❤️ i still have my album with his signature. I still love you. All the best with what you're doing!!

I’m 20 and I remember loving u kiss when I was little! But 20 isn’t old 😭😭

YOU GUYS ARE SO FUNNY!! i really enjoyed this talk, super entertaining and natural ‎😃 p.s. 2nd gen kpop fan here, i loved ukiss's doradora :D

Man he's so chill - I love him

omg it feels like a trip way back to the old times... YES XANDER I FEEL OLD HELP

Yes I am old Xander and I'm still not over you getting kicked out of UKISS. My WHOLE 3rd year of high school is UKISS. My whole class section danced your songs when KPOP was not even a thing.

The moment I saw Xander in the thumbnail I HAD to click! I was a huge KISSME and yes I am old lol I don't even feel offended because Xander is such a sweetheart.

i loved this interview! the host and xander had me rolling for sure. i don't know much about U-KISS (kpop fan since 2018 here), but from this interview, it makes me wish that i knew more about them. xander seems really cool. lots of interesting, funny and even helpful info in this interview. thanks youtube algorithm :)

Welcome back, Xander! Hehe I just came here 'coz i watched the release of the 15th anniv album! Woaaahhh! I missed you all guys! Fightiiing!

2nd gen fans are aging well 🤣 seeing the ages of new idols and fans is too shocking 😂 Whooo go Xander! Thank you for the fun interview! 😊

Xander should be a radio host or have a podcast lol he would be really good at that!

2008-2011 era was definitely the best for me.... always a competition between the big 3. and streaming music shows was not as easily available compared to now. my tier list as a Kpop fan back then. i am sure there's so much more but these are those at the top of my head! God Tier Groups/Artist: 2NE1/BIG BANG/SNSD/SUJU/SHINEEE/DBSK/EXO/2PM/BOA/RAIN/LEE HYORI/WONDER GIRLS Pretty Good Groups: Kara/4 Minute/After School/T-ara/U-Kiss/Beast/Miss-A/Teen Top/FT-Island/CN Blue

I rmb going for U-Kiss’s last concert in Singapore and they sang “end of the road”. Take care Xander 🥸thanks for reminding us….that we are all old now😕

Thank you for this interview. I'm always happy to watch or listen to Xander and his honest humor, he's super funny. I met him through WayV and since then was interested on his radio show or any interview

they were so funny since the beginning i rmb when alexander, eli and kevin used to do arirang kpop i died literally wld binge watch episodes for hours

As a former kissme I really appreciate this video. Thanks for making it happen 💓

Love his energy and vibe

Got into kpop in 2009… definitely feeling old 😂

Omg Xander is such a good sport 😂 hes like everyone’s favourite uncle like i just wanna sit down and have tea with him

"If you know me your OLD" U Kiss being my first Ult Kpop group, yes Im still in denial of my age

Second Gen fan~ The song 330 by U-kiss has been my all time OST favorite from the kdrama: Can you hear my ❤️ Old is Gold, better than most current ones.

He is so real i love that!

thank you for this interview with xander !! my first kpop group.. and yep im old. xander's humor is still there HAHAHA

Nostalgic :') glad to see you doing well!

this was such a comfortable and no frills interview!

Yay! I got to see Xander again after a few years, thanks for having him!. It was nice, fun, and a light interview 👍. I just wonder, why is Xander not back in the Philippines for years? I though he signed a contract with GMA

I really loved the interview. U-Kiss was always one of my fav's. I could have watched this Interview for hours to be honest! Thank you for making this!!

20 min talk but it felt so short...xander is so entertaining to hear Maybe you can invite him again.

I really enjoyed watching this😁 It wasn't even a year since this video but there's already a reunion😭

"If you know me, you're old" HAHAHAHAHAHAHA OMG I used to stan U-KISS way back in my high school days. And I'm a young adult now 🤣🤣

Bless this interview and thankyou for making me feel old.

Xander is my first ever kpop bias since 13 years ago lol, I got into kpop because of him I'm glad I can still see him active eventhough he's not in the korean industry anymore thank you for inviting him

LOL this was such a blast from the past! I still listen to Man Man Ha Ni in the gym sometimes lol

i'm now inspired to play U-KISS' songs in my next mahjong session

Aww Xander you were my fav member when Ukiss was active back in the days！guess that shows we are growing old together 😂really glad to know you’re doing well! Thanks for taking the time to share with us your experiences!💕

ALEXANDER was my bias in ukiss. I miss him so much as i remember he was the first one to left the group 😭😭😭 still looking great. Love you ❤️