Koyote (), also known as KYT, is a South Korean co-ed vocal group consisting of members Kim Jong-min, Shin Ji, and Bbaek Ga. The group, which is known for its signature dance and hip hop sound, debuted in 1998 with hit song "Genuine".
Since its debut, Koyote has released ten studio albums, three extended plays, and numerous singles. The group has won several major awards including five Bonsangs at the Golden Disc Awards, four awards for Best Mixed Group at the Mnet Asian Music Awards, and the Grand Prize at the 2005 KBS Music Awards.
The group has gone through numerous line-up changes over the years, and Shin Ji is the group's only remaining original member.
History Cha Seung-Min, along with Shin Ji, and Kim Goo, formed Koyote as a 3-member Co-ed group.
1999–2002: Departure of Cha Seung-min, arrest of Kim Goo, and new line-up changes Koyote's first album, "고요태()", received positive reviews among its release, and they instantly became well known for their song "Pure Love." They also promoted "Meeting", which was a remake of Im Ki-Hoon's 1995 song, in later 1999. They released their second album, "실연" (also the same name with their title track) in October 1999. Their title track reached up to first place nominee on various music programs, but was blocked off by Steve Yoo. Right after their promotions for "미련" ended, Cha Seung-min left the group to "focus on his studies". The truth is that he was the son of their company's CEO, X-PLUS Media. As he had arguments constantly with his father, he was forced to leave and Koyote eventually had no agency, and were on the verge of disbandment. Composer Joo Young-hoon eventually knew their situation and helped them find a new agency. In November 2000, their song "Passion" became a hit, with their popularity beginning to rise up even further. As Cha Seung-min left the group, Kim Jong-min replaced him as a temporary serve vocalist. They promoted "Disturbance" in January 2001, with various remixes. The song eventually rose up to first place nominee on Music Bank and consecutively won for 2 weeks. They also promoted "Pride" for a week. Right after their promotions ended, Kim Jong-min left the group. He returned in October and became a regular member. In 2002, Kim Goo was arrested during the shooting of one of their videos due to drug use, and was replaced by Kim Young-wan.
2004–present: Bbaek Ga's surgery, Enlistment of Kim Jong-min, and Departure of Jung Myung-hoon In 2004, Jung Myung-hoon left the group to fulfill his mandatory military service, and was replaced by Bbaek Ga. They released Feel Up Doeda, which won the South Korean Daesang for best artist. In 2007, they went on hiatus due to Kim Jong-min and Bbaek Ga needing to fulfill their military services. They returned with 2 members, Kim Jong-min and Shin Ji, with Bbaek Ga being absent due to a brain tumor. They released their 10th studio album Jumpin, with their lead Single "Return". Between 2010 and 2011, Koyote began to release EPs. Their EPs garnered mixed reviews, with Koyote beginning to release non album singles prior to the reviews. In 2015, their single "Stop love" Peaked at number 99 on the Gaon Chart, making that their first single to appear on the chart. Between 2016 and 2018, they hinted at a possible album in 2019, with 2 songs recorded in 2018. After, they went on hiatus until 2019, when their album "Reborn" was released.
Members Current members
Kim Jong-min (김종민) joined in 2000 Shin Ji (신지) original member (빽가) joined in 2004
Former members (차승민) – left in 2000 (김구) – kicked out in 2002 (김영완) – temporary rapper in 2002 (정명훈) – temporary rapper in 2003
Discography Studio albums TitleAlbum detailsPeak chartpositionsSalesTrack listing KORMIAK 고요태 (高耀太): 실연: History: 필립 (必立): 비상 (非常): Koyote 6: Rainbow: Feel Up: The Koyote in Ballad Special: Best Album 2000–2005: London Koyote: Dance Best and 9.5: KORCircle Koyote Ugly: Good Good Han Koyote: Repeat the Same Words: 1999: Reborn: 고요태 () Released: January 13, 1999 Label: Doremi Records Format: CD, cassette, digital download 14 rowspan="10" KOR: 171,197실연 Released: November 6, 1999 Label: Doremi Records Format: CD, cassette, digital download 7 KOR: 167,304Passion Released: November 2, 2000 Label: Yedang Entertainment, Daeyoung AV Format: CD, cassette, digital download — KOR: 486,539필립 () Released: March 15, 2002 Label: Yedang Entertainment Format: CD, cassette, digital download 3 KOR: 513,244비상 () Released: May 22, 2003 Label: Daeyoung AV, A&G Modes Format: CD, cassette, digital download 2 KOR: 293,546Koyote 6 Released: March 26, 2004 Label: HI Entertainment Format: CD, cassette, digital download 1 KOR: 295,029Rainbow Released: November 28, 2004 Label: Trifecta Entertainment Format: CD, cassette, digital download 4 KOR: 117,732Feel Up (되다 (필)UP) Released: August 30, 2005 Re-released: December 20, 2005 Label: Trifecta Entertainment Format: CD, cassette, digital download 5 KOR: 79,396London Koyote Released: September 18, 2006 Label: Trifecta Entertainment Format: CD, cassette, digital download 5 KOR: 34,383Jumping Released: May 28, 2009 Label: Trifecta Entertainment Format: CD, digital download rowspan="2" Reborn Released: February 8, 2019 Label: KYT Entertainment Format: CD, digital download 32
Compilation albums TitleAlbum detailsPeak chartpositionsSalesTrack listing KORMIAKHistory Released: October 30, 2001 Label: Youngwon Entertainment Format: CD, digital download 28 KOR: 55,476The Koyote in Ballad Special: Best Album 2000–2005 Released: March 28, 2006 Label: EMI Format: CD+DVD, cassette, digital download 10 KOR: 12,398Dance Best and 9.5 Released: October 11, 2007 Label: Trifecta Entertainment Format: CD+DVD, digital download 7 KOR: 19,482
Remix albums TitleAlbum detailsTrack listingKoyotae Best Mix Released: August 31, 2000 Label: Garam Media Format: CD, digital download
Single albums TitleDetailsPeak chartpositionsSales KOR CircleRepeat the Same Words (했던 말 또하고) Released: January 2, 2012 Label: PK Media Format: CD, digital download 3 KOR: 2,954Let's Koyote Released: October 5, 2022 Label: JG Star, KYT Entertainment Format: CD, digital download —Call Me Released: August 6, 2025 Label: JG Star, KYT Entertainment Format: CD, digital download — "—" denotes releases that did not chart.
Extended plays TitleDetailsPeak chartpositionsSalesTrack listing KORKoyote Ugly Released: June 10, 2010 Label: LOEN Entertainment Format: CD, digital download 14Good Good Han Koyote Released: August 19, 2011 Label: LOEN Entertainment Format: CD, digital download 13 KOR: 1,5411999 Released: January 22, 2014 Label: KYT Entertainment Format: CD, digital download 21 KOR: 911
Singles TitleYearPeak chart positionAlbumKORKORHot"Genuine" (순정, 纯情)1999 — —Koyote Volume 1"Meeting" (만남) — —"Shilyeon" (실연, 失恋) — —Koyotae 2nd"Miryon" (미련, 迷恋) — —"Passion"2000 — —Passion"Paran" (파란, 波澜) — —"Pride" (자존심, 自尊心) — —"Sad Dream" (비몽, 悲梦)2002 — —Philip"Pity" (애련, 哀怜) — —"Over" — —"Emergency" (비상, 非常) 2003 — — Emergency"Disco King" (디스코왕)2004 — — Koyote 6"Bingo" (빙고) — — Rainbow"1,2,3,4"2005 — —Feel Up"Paran (Non-Stop Remix)" — —"Wound" (상처, 伤痕)2006 — — "Sangsang" (상상) — — The Koyote in Ballad Special"I Love Rock & Roll" — — London Koyote"I Love Rock & Roll (New Remix Ver.)" — — "Bingo" (빙고)(with Typhoon) 2007 — — White Story (single)"Only One" (너만이) 2008 — — "Nonsense" (넌센스)2009 — — Jumping"Oh, Yes!" — — "Do You Even Love Me?" (사랑하긴 했니)2010 7 —Koyote Ugly"Return" (리턴) 6 —"Jump, Jump, Jump" 52 —rowspan="2" "White Love" (스키장에서) 70 —"Good Good Time" 2011 26 30 Good Good Han Koyote"Saying What I Said Over and Over Again" (했던 말 또 하고) 2012 16 26rowspan="4" "I See The Lies" (거짓말도 보여요)2013 56 61"Marry Me" 46 33"Hollywood"(feat. Jeong Jun-ha) 21 9"After Winter" (이 겨울이 가도)(feat. Kal So-won) 94 —1999"Hug Me" (안아줘요) 90 —"1999" 2014 73 41"Stop Love" (멈춘사랑)2015 — — rowspan=3 "1024" — —"Bing Bing"2016 — —"Poison" (포이즌) — — Singderella Special Song Vol.5"Entreaty" (애원)2018 — —REborn"Our Dream" (우리의 꿈) — —"Fact" (팩트) 2019 — —"Hit & Hit" (히트다 히트)2020 — — rowspan=2 "The Sea" (바다) 102 47"Ah Ha (Oh My Summer)" (아하 (Oh My Summer)) 95 59Oh My Summer"Delete" (삭제) — —KoyoteXLindaG"Odd Imagination" (엉뚱한 상상) — — rowspan=4 "Farewell with that Star" (이별 저 별) — —"Sea Bird" (바다새) 2021 — —"Go" 2022 181 — "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
Other charted songs TitleYearPeak chart positionAlbumKORKORHot 100"If You Say You Don't Like It Now" (이제와 싫다면) 2011 20 43 Good Good Han Koyote
Collaborations 코요테 & NRG의 나는 X-Mas (2 CD), 2001.12 (with N.R.G.)
Ambassadorship Public relations ambassador Korea Youth Federation (2023)
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.1999SBS Gayo DaejeonRookie AwardSeoul Music Awards2000KMTV Korean Music AwardsBonsang (Main Prize)Mnet Music Video FestivalBest Mixed Group"Passion""2000 MMF part 1". MAMA. Retrieved 2014-06-25.2001Golden Disc AwardsBonsang (Main Prize)"Blue" (파란)KBS Music AwardsKMTV Korean Music AwardsMnet Music Video FestivalBest Mixed Group"Blue" (파란)"2001 M.net Korean Music Festival Winners list" . MAMA. Retrieved 2014-07-22.SBS Gayo DaejeonDance Award2002Golden Disc AwardsBonsang (Main Prize)"Sad Dream" (비몽)KBS Music AwardsKMTV Korean Music AwardsMnet Music Video FestivalBest Mixed Group"Y""2002 MMF part 1" . Mwave. Retrieved 2014-08-17.SBS Gayo DaejeonBonsang (Main Prize)Seoul Music Awards2003Golden Disc AwardsBonsang (Main Prize)"Emergency" (비상)KBS Music AwardsProducer's Popularity AwardKMTV Korean Music AwardsBonsang (Main Prize)MBC Top 10 Singers Song FestivalTop 10 Singer Award"Emergency" (비상)Mnet Music Video FestivalBest Mixed Group"2003 M.net Korean Music Festival Winners list" . MAMA. Retrieved 2014-07-22.SBS Gayo DaejeonBonsang (Main Prize)Seoul Music Awards2004Golden Disc AwardsBonsang (Main Prize)"Disco King" (디스코 왕)KBS Music AwardsMBC Top 10 Singers Song FestivalTop 10 Singer Award"Disco King" (디스코 왕)Mnet Km Music Video FestivalBest Mixed Group"2004 M.net Korean Music Festival Winners list" . MAMA. Retrieved 2014-07-22.SBS Gayo DaejeonBonsang (Main Prize)Seoul Music Awards2005Golden Disc AwardsBonsang (Main Prize)"Bingo"KBS Music Awards"1, 2, 3, 4"Mnet Km Music Video FestivalBest Mixed Group"2005 M.net Korean Music Festival Winners list" . MAMA. Retrieved 2014-06-12.2009Mnet Asian Music Awards"Nonsense""2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards Part1" . MAMA. Retrieved 2014-12-18.
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