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Koyote(formerly known as Koyotae) 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, Shil Yun, Cha Seung Min left the group to return to the US for his studies 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, Pilrip, 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), Pil UP Doeda (2005), and London Koyote (2006).
One year after the release of their ninth album, in November 2007, Kim Jong Min took a temporary leave to undergo his military service. 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-year 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 underwent brain surgery on January 2010.

In June 2010, Koyote released their first mini-album, titled Koyote Ugly, again as a due sing that Bbaek Ga, already fully recovered, had returned to his military service. · Close