Koyote

Koyote
Koyote in 2019
Koyote in 2019
Background information
Also known asKoyotae
KYT[1]
OriginSouth Korea
Genres
Years active1998–present
LabelsTrifecta Entertainment
Yuri Entertainment
KYT Entertainment
J-G Star[2]
MembersKim Jong-min
Shin Ji
Bbaek Ga [ko]
Past membersCha Seung-min
Kim Goo
Kim Young-wan
Jung Myung-hoon
Websitehttp://kytent.co.kr

Koyote (Korean코요태; Hanja高耀太; RRKoyotae), 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]

  1. ^ a b "KYT on Melon". Retrieved 2020-06-20.
  2. ^ Kim, Myung-mi (July 13, 2022). "코요태, 제이지스타와 전속계약 "여름 시즌 컴백 준비중"[공식입장]" [Koyote, exclusive contract with J-G Star “Preparing for summer season comeback” [Official position]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved July 13, 2022 – via Naver.
  3. ^ a b Sohn, Ji-young (2014-01-21). "Koyote returns with '90s retro feel". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2019-01-14.
  4. ^ "코요태 "점핑'은 새로운 도약 의미"". Kookje Shinmun (in Korean). 2009-05-28. Retrieved 2019-01-14.
  5. ^ a b c "[뉴스투데이 SignBook] 코요태(Koyote) 신지(이지선)-가수". News2day (in Korean). 2012-01-12. Archived from the original on 2019-01-15. Retrieved 2019-01-14.
  6. ^ "코요태, '2005 KBS 가요대상'서 '올해의 가수상' 수상". Star News (in Korean). 2005-12-30. Retrieved 2019-01-14.