Kim Jong Min is a South Korean singer, dancer, entertainer, and member of KOYOTE (코요태). He graduated from Dobong Information Industry High School and later obtained an associate's degree in Music from Gimcheon College and a bachelor's degree in German Language and Literature, and a master's degree in Journalism, both from Mokwon University.

Before debuting, he worked as a backup dancer and performed with many singers, such as Uhm Jung Hwa and Kim Wan Sun. He was also part of a dance crew called "Friends".

He made his debut in October 2000 when he joined as KOYOTE's new lead vocalist, rapper and lead dancer with their third album, "Passion". The group debuted in December 1998, but original member Cha Seung Min was forced to leave after it was revealed he was the son of their company's CEO, X-Plus Media (X-PLUS미디어). Cha argued constantly with his father, and that made KOYOTE nearly disband, as they lost their representation when Cha left.

After producer Joo Young Hoon helped them find a new agency, Trifecta Entertainment (트라이펙타 엔터테인먼트), he was brought in as a temporary replacement first but then was promoted to a regular member.

He enlisted for his mandatory military service on November 15, 2007, and was discharged on December 18, 2009. After serving, he has frequently appeared as a regular member in several variety shows. He is the longest-running cast member of KBS's "2 Days & 1 Night" and continues to promote with the group.

He made his debut as a solo artist in April 2011 with the digital single "Cheer Up Oppa".

He also participated in several episodes of the show "Hangout With Yoo" (also known as "How Do You Play?") and became part of project group ONE TOP (원탑). They debuted in December 2023 with the single "Say Yes".

The group is represented by their own label, KYT Entertainment (KYT엔터테인먼트), and he is represented for his individual activities by his own one-man agency, Shinba Entertainment (신바엔터테인먼트).

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