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Koyote | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | Koyotae KYT[1] |
Origin | South Korea |
Genres | |
Years active | 1998–present |
Labels | Trifecta Entertainment Yuri Entertainment KYT Entertainment J-G Star[2] |
Members | Kim Jong-min Shin Ji Bbaek Ga |
Past members | Cha Seung-min Kim Goo Kim Young-wan Jung Myung-hoon |
Website | http://kytent.co.kr |
Koyote (Korean: 코요태; Hanja: 高耀太; RR: Koyotae), also known as KYT[1] 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".[3]
Since its debut, Koyote has released ten studio albums, three extended plays, and numerous singles.[3][4][5] The group has won several major awards including five Bonsangs at the Golden Disc Awards,[5] four awards for Best Mixed Group at the Mnet Asian Music Awards, and the Grand Prize at the 2005 KBS Music Awards.[6]
The group has gone through numerous line-up changes over the years, and Shin Ji is the group's only remaining original member.[5]