Historical Figure
Kim Jong-min
b. 1979
South Korean singer
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Biography
Kim Jong-min is a South Korean singer, dancer and television personality. He has been a member of the K-pop group Koyote since 2000 and a cast member of the variety show 2 Days & 1 Night since 2007.
Timeline
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Joined the cast of 2 Days & 1 Night, a variety show where celebrities travel to rural Korea. His clumsy charm and genuine reactions made him one of the show's most beloved members.
Won the KBS Entertainment Grand Prize for 2 Days & 1 Night. Had appeared on the show for nearly a decade. Known for his loyalty to the cast and his self-deprecating humor.
Continued with Koyote, who had been active for over 20 years. One of the longest-running idol groups in K-pop history. Kim became a fixture of Korean variety television across three decades.
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