Koyote

Koyote promoting Haetdeon Mal Tto Hago (2012)
L to R: Kim Jong Min, Bbaek Ga, Shinji

Koyote (코요태; also KTY, formerly Koyotae) is a Korean Dance and Hip-Hop mixed group debuted in 1998 and currently under KYT Entertainment. They had been through many changes on it's line-up, though as a group, they are known for their catchy dance/pop songs, which have been their trademark.

Members

• Shinji (신지)
• Kim Jong Min (김종민) (Joined 2000)
• Bbaek Ga (빽가) (Joined 2004)

Former Members

• Cha Seung Min (차승민) (1998-1999)
• Kim Goo (김구) (1998-2002)
• Kim Young Wan (김영완) (2002)
• Jung Myung Hoon (정명훈) (2003)

Information

Koyote started out with members Cha Seung Min, Kim Goo and Shinji, and they debuted in 1999 with the release of the self-titled album Koyotae. After the release of their second album, Silyeon, Cha Seung Min leave group to return to the US and he was replaced by Kim Jong Min.

The group released their third album Passion in 2000. After the release of their first best album, Kim Goo was arrested on charges of illegal drug use in early 2002.

In March 2002, Koyote released their fourth album, Philip, as a duo, although Kim Young Wan joined as guest rapper for the earlier album promotions (in order to replace Kim Goo's vocals). One year later, and for their fifth album release, Bisang, a new member joined the group, Jung Myung Hoon. Jung left the group the next year to serve compulsory duties for the military and he was replaced by Bbaek Ga for the release of their sixth album, KOYOTE 6, in 2004. Then, Bbaek Ga become the third official member of Koyote.

With the official line-up of Shinji, Kim Jong Min, Bbaek Ga, the group released their next three albums, Rainbow (2004), Feel UP Doeda (2005), and London Koyote (2006).

One year after the release of their ninth album, in November 2007, Kim Jong Min leave Koyote temporarily to serve compulsory duties for the military. Two years later, in June 2009 Koyote released their 10th album Jumpin' with only two members. Four months later, in October 2009, Bbaek Ga also started his 2-years military service. Only two months later, and at the same time as Kim Jong Min was discharged, Bbaek Ga was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He undergone a brain surgery on January 2010.

In June 2010, Koyote released their first mini-album Koyote Ugly, also featuring only with two members, as Bbaek Ga, already fully recovered, was on his military service.

Koyote (Goo, Shinji, Seung Min) (1999)

Koyote (Jong Min, Shinji, Goo) (2001)

Koyote (Jong Min, Shinji, Bbaek Ga) (2004)

Discography

Albums

• [1998.12.02] Koyotae (高耀太)
• [1999.11.06] Silyeon (실연; Demonstration)
• [2000.11.01] Passion
• [2002.03.15] Philip (必立)
• [2003.05.22] Bisang (비상)
• [2004.03.26] KOYOTE 6
• [2004.11.29] Rainbow
• [2005.09.01] Feel UP Doeda (必UP되다)
• [2006.09.18] London Koyote
• [2009.05.28] Jumpin'

Mini-Albums

• [2010.06.10] Koyote Ugly (코요태 어글리)
• [2011.08.10] Good Good Han Koyote (굿굿한 코요태)

Best Albums

• [2001.10.29] History (Best & Remix Album)
• [2006.03.23] The Koyote in Ballade Special Best Album 2000 >> 2005
• [2007.10.11] DANCE BEST and 9.5 (Best & Remix Album)

Other Albums

• [2000.09.08] KOYOTAE BEST MIX (Remix Album)
• [2001.12.10] Koyote & NRG Ui Eongnaneun X-Mas (코요태 & NRG의 神나는 X-Mas) (Joint/Christmas Album)
• [2005.12.21] Version Two Feel UP Doeda (버전투 必UP되다) (Repackage + Remix Album)

Singles

• [2012.01.02] Haetdeon Mal Tto Hago (했던 말 또 하고)

Digital Singles

• [2006.01.27] Koyote Digital Single_Migonggae Version (코요테 디지털 싱글_미공개 버전; Undisclosed Version)
• [2006.12.21] I Love Rock & Roll New Remix
• [2007.12.10] White Story (Koyote & Typhoon)
• [2008.11.18] Neomani (너만이; Only You)
• [2009.10.29] Oh, Yes!
• [2010.06.04] Saranghagin Haenni (사랑하긴 했니; Did You Even Love Me?)
• [2010.08.02] Jump, Jump, Jump
• [2010.12.08] Seukijangeseo (White Love) (스키장에서)
• [2013.03.22] Keojitmaldo Boyeoyo (거짓말도 보여요)

Trivia

• Official Fanclub: Little Ssun
• Official Color: Pearl Blue

External Links

• Official Cafe