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Kim Jong Min
Hangul	김종민
Revised Romanization	Gim Jong Min
McCune–Reischauer	Kim Jong Min

Kim Jong Min
김종민
Kim Jong Min; 김종민
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Background information
Birth name	Kim Jong Min
Also known as	어리버리 (Silly/Goofy); 순수청년 (Pure/Innocent Teen)
Born	September 24, 1979 (age 30)
Origin	South Korea
Genres	K-pop, dance
Occupations	singer
Instruments	Singing, piano
Years active	2000-present
Labels	Trifecta Entertainment
Associated acts	Koyote
Website	http://koyotae.istar.co.kr/

Kim Jong Min (Korean: 김종민) (born September 24, 1979) is a South Korean dance music singer and entertainer, also well known as a member of Koyote. He is the male lead singer of the band. In 2000, Kim Jong Min replaced Cha Seung Min (Korean: 차승민), who returned to the United States for studies and officially made his debut in Koyote's third album, Passion. It was known that he got into Koyote because of his looks and popularity at the time

Before debuting as a member of Koyote, Kim Jong Min was a backup dancer for Uhm Jung Hwa, Lee Jung Hyun, Kim Wan Sun, R.E.F and many other artists. He was on the dance team "Friends" for five years. Kim Jong Min attended Dobong Information and Industrial High School and Mokwon University, Department of German Language and Literature.

Kim Jong Min has had a scandal with his Koyote member Shinji while they were recording for their fifth album in 2003. In September 2006, Kim Jong Min and TV show host and singer, Hyun Young, whom is older by three years, developed feelings for each other during the recording of KBS Happy Sunday: Heroine 6. Kim Jong Min confessed his love for Hyun Young under the influence of alcohol. Their relationship wasn't announced publicly until the paparazzi's caught the two secretly on a date on New Year's Eve of 2008. In April of 2009, the two broke-up due to Hyun Young's busy schedule and Jong Min's military service.

Kim Jong Min has been notable for being a popular mainstay of many Korean variety shows (such as KBS's Heroine 6 and Choi Hong Man Strong Friends and formerly SBS's Real Romance Love Letter), as he has become a goofy, naïve "character" known for silly comments and actions. He was also an assistant soccer coach on KBS's FC Shoot Dori. Kim Jong Min has also made appearances as a guest on MBC's King Saturday Driving School and Happy Shares Company, SBS's Love Choice (Selection Couple), X-Man, and Ya Shim Man Man, and KBS's Star Golden Bell and Happy Together Friends.

In 2007, Kim was a permanent member of KBS's Happy Sunday lineup as part of 1 Night, 2 Days, in addition to promoting Koyote's Best album. It was reported in November that Kim has started his mandatory military service, and replacements are being sought out for his shows. During this time, Koyote performed as a duo. He is expected to be released from his military duty on December 18, 2009.

Kim Jong Min has won many awards, the most recent of which was the Best Entertainer Award from KBS Entertainment Awards in 2006.

[edit] Discography

Main article: Koyote#Discography

[edit] Film and television career

[edit] Variety show

2005-2006: KBS2 Happy Sunday: Nalara Shootdori Season 1 (해피선데이: 날아라 슛돌이 1기)
2005: KBS2 Happy Sunday: Choi Yong Man and Strong Friends
2005-2006: SBS Real Situation Saturday: Love Letter (실제상황! 토요일: 연애편지)
2005-2007: KBS2 Happy Sunday: Heroine 6 (해피선데이: 1박 2일)
2007: KBS2 Happy Sunday: Are You Ready? (해피선데이: 준비됐어요)
2007: KBS No. 1 (위기탈출 넘버원)
2007: MBC Come To Play 유재석 김원희의 놀러와
2007: KBS2 Happy Sunday: 1 Night 2 Days (해피선데이: 1박 2일)

[edit] Drama

2005: MBC Refeel (사랑도 리필이 되나요?)

[edit] See also

Koyote
KBS Happy Sunday's 1 Night 2 Days

[edit] External links

(Korean) Koyote Official Site

Awards and achievements
Preceded by No Ju Hyun, Kim Jong Kook	KBS Entertainment Awards for Best Entertainer 2006	Succeeded by Kim Gura, Lee Su Geun, Kim Sung Eun