# Three Man Down

Three Man Down (Thai: ทรีแมนดาวน์) is a Thai pop-rock band formed by students from the Faculty of Communication Arts at Bangkok University. The band is signed under Gene Lab, a subsidiary of GMM Music.

## History
### Formation

Three Man Down was formed when Kit (lead vocalist) entered university and wanted to start a band. He met Tae, who agreed to form a band with him. Tae then invited his friends Toon and Ohm to join as well. Initially, the band played rock music.
The band's name, Three Man Down, originates from their previous experiences in high school, where they were involved in three separate bands that eventually disbanded when they started university. The name symbolizes the three "fallen" bands that led to the formation of Three Man Down.
Their journey began when they participated in the 5 GUM music competition, a collaboration between a day magazine and Believe Records, held at Siam Discovery. This gave them initial recognition. Following this, they continued competing in various contests, consistently advancing to the final rounds. However, their participation in Melody of Life became a turning point, shifting their focus from competitions to releasing original music.
Their first single, "Kham Thamnai" (คำทำนาย), marked a significant transition. However, the band struggled to establish their unique musical identity, leading to internal conflicts. Eventually, they collaborated with Soong Mattnimare, who became their producer and helped them refine their sound.

### Independent Releases Before Gene Lab

The band gained experience through multiple competitions, exposing them to different perspectives and musical influences. They decided to focus on producing their own music instead of competing. During his university years, Toon (the bassist) had written a song called "Sut Thang" (สุดทาง), which later inspired their songwriting.
Three Man Down released their first official single, "Kham Thamnai", with a music video produced on a tight budget of just 20,000 THB. They later worked with SRP Label, releasing two songs: "Hey Josh... Phrung Ni Tong Luem Thoe" (Hey Josh! (พรุ่งนี้ต้องลืมเธอ)) and "Wasted" (ของที่เธอไม่ต้องการ). They also collaborated with Sine & Saw Records for "Downtown Pop (อยากฟัง)" and Malama Collective for "City (ข้างกัน)".

### Joining Gene Lab

Three Man Down continued releasing music independently until they competed in Band Lab, a talent search program initiated by Puntapol Prasarnrajkit (lead singer of Slot Machine) under the newly established Gene Lab label. The band won first place and signed a contract with Gene Lab.
Their first single under the label was "Everyday (ผ่านตา)", followed by "Ton Mai Dai Joe (ตอนไม่ได้เจอ)", "Team Ro Thoe" (ทีมรอเธอ), and "Pai Thoe Thoe" (ไปเถอะเธอ). However, these early releases did not gain significant popularity.

### Rise to Popularity

In June 2022, Three Man Down performed at Lancôme Happiness From Paris To Bangkok at Siam Paragon.
Their major breakthrough came with the song "Fon Tok Mai" (ฝนตกไหม), which reached #1 on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, and JOOX. This success was followed by "Lueak Khon Thi Khao Rak Rao" (เลือกคนที่เขารักเรา), which peaked at #7 on Spotify charts.
Their next hit, "Fan Tueng Faen Kao" (Dreaming of an Ex), also climbed to #1 on Spotify, iTunes, and Apple Music.

### Continued Success and Controversies

The band gained further recognition when they covered "Kuk Khao" (คุกเข่า) by Cocktail for the soundtrack of the BL drama Hook (รักหมัดหนัก).
In late 2020, they released "Tha Thoe Rak Chan Ching" (ถ้าเธอรักฉันจริง), which became widely popular, especially due to the viral phrase "Wad Dee Belle" (Hello Belle) from its music video. The song reached #1 on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, and JOOX.
In early 2021, they released "Dao Mai Keng" (เดาไม่เก่ง), which sparked controversy as it was accused of resembling Owlet Lounge's song "Time Lapse" (ฟ้าสีจาง). The band issued an apology, stating that the similarity was purely coincidental. Owlet Lounge also confirmed that they did not believe the song had been intentionally copied.
In March 2021, Three Man Down released their album This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore. The pre-orders, which opened on March 25, sold out within a day.

## Albums
### This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore (2017–2021)

In March 2021, Three Man Down released their debut album, This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore. The album title translates to "This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore" in Thai. Pre-orders opened on March 25, 2021, and sold out within the same day.
The album consists of 17 tracks, with the first single, "ข้างกัน (City)", released on December 6, 2017. The album includes several hit songs such as "ข้างกัน", "ผ่านตา (Everyday)", "ไปเถอะเธอ", "ฝนตกไหม", "เลือกคนที่เขารักเรา", "ฝันถึงแฟนเก่า", "ถ้าเธอรักฉันจริง", "เดาไม่เก่ง", and "คุยคนเดียวเก่ง". The concept of the album portrays a metaphorical city, where each song represents a different district or neighborhood within that city.

### 28 (2022–Present)

On July 28, 2023, Three Man Down released their second studio album, 28. This album showcases a distinct shift in both musical style and lyrical themes, highlighting the band's evolution.

## Political and Social Involvement
### Support for the 2020–2021 Thai Protests

During the 2020–2021 Thai protests, Three Man Down openly supported the pro-democracy movement known as the Ratsadon (The People's Movement). The band made a political statement by displaying the three-finger salute, a symbol of resistance, during one of their performances. Lead vocalist Kit also expressed his support for the protesters multiple times through his personal Twitter account.

### Advocacy for the Entertainment Industry and COVID-19 Vaccination

In 2021, Three Man Down publicly supported the Entertainment Venue Operators Association and the Musicians' Association of Thailand in their proposals aimed at reviving the entertainment industry and assisting musicians affected by government-imposed COVID-19 restrictions [18]. The band's advocacy included the following key demands:
* Lifting blanket bans on entertainment venues and allowing them to reopen under COVID-19 safety regulations.
* Permitting alcohol sales in venues.
* Allowing concerts and live performances while adhering to public health guidelines.
* Prioritizing vaccination for entertainment industry workers and business owners.
* Implementing financial relief measures, including debt moratoriums and low-interest loans for affected individuals.
* Establishing clear communication channels for business owners and workers to discuss policies affecting their livelihoods.
Additionally, the band used their official Twitter account to advocate for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to be allocated to Thai healthcare workers, following a donation from the United States government [19].

## Members
### Current members

* Krit Jeerapattananuwong (Kit) – Lead vocals, lead guitar (2013–present)
** Born: November 9, 1994
** Birthplace: Mueang Yala District, Yala Province, Thailand
* Peerapon Iamjamrat (Toon) – Rhythm guitar (2013–present)
** Born: March 7, 1995
** Birthplace: Lat Krabang District, Bangkok, Thailand
* Tetanun Wongpreechachok (Tae) – Drums (2013–present)
** Born: September 20, 1994
** Birthplace: Mueang Phayao District, Phayao Province, Thailand
* Wisarut Pathomsiripaisan (Seng) – Keyboard, synthesizer (2013–present)
** Born: July 9, 1994
** Birthplace: Mueang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom Province, Thailand

### Former Members

* Kittimet Charnpanich (Ohm) – Bass (2013–2022)
** Born: April 8, 1994
** Birthplace: Mueang Phichit District, Phichit Province, Thailand

### Current Backup Member

* Jason Sotangkur (Jason) – Vocals, bass (2022–present)
** Born: January 13, 2006
** Birthplace: Mueang Rayong District, Rayong Province, Thailand

## Discography
### Albums

| Album Title | Details | Tracklist |
| This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore | Released: March 25, 2021 Formats: CD, Digital Download Label: Gene Lab | This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore Dao Mai Keng" (เดาไม่เก่ง) Ton Mai Dai Joe (ตอนไม่ได้เจอ) Lueak Khon Thi Khao Rak Rao" (เลือกคนที่เขารักเรา) Khui Khon Diao Geng (คุยคนเดียวเก่ง) Friend Zone Time Zone Pai Thoe Thoe (ไปเถอะเธอ) Fan Tueng Faen Kao (ฝันถึงแฟนเก่า) Rot Chan Bin Mai Dai (รถฉันบินไม่ได้) Team Rao Thoe (ทีมเราเถอะ) Fon Tok Mai (ฝนตกไหม) Phan Ta (Everyday) (ผ่านตา) Mot IG (หมดไอจี) Khang Kan (City) (ข้างกัน) Tha Thoe Rak Chan Ching (ถ้าเธอรักฉันจริง) Mai Khoei Mi Dao Nai Mueang Yai (ไม่เคยมีดาวในเมืองใหญ่) |
| 28 | Released: July 28, 2023 Formats: CD, Digital Download Label: Gene Lab | 28 Ploi Hai Wela (Broken Clock) (ปล่อยให้เวลา) Mao (เมา) Nai Bok Loek Laew (In My Bed) (ไหนบอกเลิกแล้ว) Mai Yak Hai Thoe Mai Sabai (You) (ไม่อยากให้เธอไม่สบาย) Dek Koen Pai (Too Young) (เด็กเกินไป) Poet Tua Khao (Rebound) (เปิดตัวเข้า) Khon Mai (Someone New) (คนใหม่) Nong (น้อง) (feat. UrboyTJ) Mai Yak Chin (Don't Wanna Get Used to It) (ไม่อยากชิน) Withi Mai Sia Jai (How to Not Be Sad) (วิธีไม่เสียใจ) |

### Singles

| Year | Song Title | Album |
| 2015 | Kam Thamnai (Prophecy) | Non-album single |
| 2016 | Hey Josh! (Phraung Ni Tong Luem Thoe) (Tomorrow, I Must Forget You) | Non-album single |
| | Khong Thi Thoe Mai Tong Kan (Wasted) (Something You Don't Want Anymore) | Non-album single |
| 2017 | Kot Thoe Khuen Ni (Tonight) (Hug You Tonight) | Non-album single |
| | Yak Fang (Downtown Pop) (I Want to Hear) | Non-album single |
| | Khang Kan (City) (feat. Aom TELEx TELEXs) | This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore |
| 2018 | Phan Ta (Everyday) (Passing Through) | This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore |
| 2019 | Ton Mai Dai Jer (When We Don't Meet) | This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore |
| | Team Rao Thoe (Waiting for You Team) | This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore |
| | Pai Thoe Thoe (Just Go) | This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore |
| | Fon Tok Mai (Is It Raining?) | This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore |
| 2020 | Lueak Khon Thi Khao Rak Rao (Choose Someone Who Loves You) | This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore |
| | Fan Tueng Faen Kao (Dreaming of My Ex) | This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore |
| | Tha Thoe Rak Chan Ching (If You Really Love Me) | This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore |
| 2021 | Dau Mai Geng (Guessing Wrong) | This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore |
| | Yu Nai Sai (On the Line) | Non-album single |
| | Khui Khon Diao Geng (Good at Talking Alone) | This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore |
| | Wan Koet Chan Pi Ni (HBD to Me) | JOOX Original Album 100x100 Season 3 |
| | Friend Zone | This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore |
| | Time Zone | This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore |
| 2022 | Rot Chan Bin Mai Dai (My Car Can't Fly) | Non-album single |
| | Ploi Hai Wela (Broken Clock) (Let Time Pass) | 28 |
| | Nong (feat. UrboyTJ) | 28 |
| 2023 | Nai Bok Loek Laew (In My Bed) (Didn't You Say You Broke Up?) | 28 |
| | Dek Koen Pai (Too Young) (Too Young) | 28 |
| | Mai Yak Hai Thoe Mai Sabai (You) (I Don't Want You to Be Sick) | 28 |
| | Pued Tua Khao (Rebound) (Introducing Him) | 28 |
| | Mao (Drunk in Love) | 28 |
| | Withi Mai Sia Jai (How to Not Be Sad) (The Way to Not Be Sad) | 28 |
| 2024 | Mai Hai Pai (Don't Go) | Non-album single |
| | Pleng Rak (Love Song) | Non-album single |
| 2025 | Khor Thot Thi Tit To Pai (Sorry for Calling You) (feat. Nap The Nap) | Non-album single |

#### Other Singles

* Khon Sao 2019 (Sad People 2019)
* Kwam Kid Tueng Thi Chan Dai Koey Song Pai Nai Khuen Thi Fon Proi Long Ma (The Longing I Once Sent on a Rainy Night) (feat. Tilly Birds)
* Kuk Khao (Kneeling) (originally by Cocktail) – OST HOOK: Rak Mat Nak
* Non Mai Lap (Can't Sleep) (originally by Zaza) – Joox The Remake project
* Kep Wai Nai Jai Mai Pho (Keeping It Inside Isn't Enough) (feat. MAIYARAP)
* Ik Mai Nan Nan Kae Nai (How Much Longer?) (feat. Getsunova & Phra Maha Phraiwan)
* Let's Scoop Colorful Colorfun (feat. Ink Waruntorn) – Honda New Scoopy commercial song
* Pa Thoe Ni Pai (Taking You Away) – Honda New Scoopy commercial song
* Yut Hua Jai (Stop the Heart) – OST Rak Nai My Ride
* Kwam Rak Tham Hai Khon Ta Bot (Love Makes People Blind) (originally by Bodyslam) – Grammy 40th Anniversary Special Project
* Sa Hai Sut (Go All Out) – Coke Studio commercial song (feat. YourMOOD)

## Concerts
### Major Concerts

* The Concert Application presents Three Man Down Live At Impact Arena 2023
* The Concert Application presents Three Man Down 'BASIC TOUR'

### List of Solo Concerts

| Concert Name | Date | Venue | Notes |
| The Concert Application presents Three Man Down Live At Impact Arena 2023 | August 19, 2023 | Impact Arena | First major concert by the band; tickets sold out within 4 hours |
| Three Man Down Live in Brisbane | August 31, 2023 | The MET Brisbane | Three Man Down Live in Australia |
| Three Man Down Live in Sydney | September 1, 2023 | Metro Theatre, Sydney | Three Man Down Live in Australia |
| Three Man Down Live in Melbourne | September 4, 2023 | Billboard, Melbourne | Three Man Down Live in Australia |
| Three Man Down First Live in Singapore | September 18, 2023 | Gateway Theatre | International tour |
| Three Man Down First Live in Taiwan | March 3, 2024 | Zepp New Taipei | International tour |
| The Concert Application presents Three Man Down 'BASIC TOUR' - Northern Region | June 22, 2024 | Chiang Mai Hall | Part of the 'BASIC TOUR' covering 4 regions of Thailand |
| The Concert Application presents Three Man Down 'BASIC TOUR' - Northeastern Region | July 6, 2024 | Khon Kaen Hall | Part of the 'BASIC TOUR' covering 4 regions of Thailand |
| The Concert Application presents Three Man Down 'BASIC TOUR' - Eastern Region | July 13, 2024 | Si Racha Hall | Part of the 'BASIC TOUR' covering 4 regions of Thailand |
| The Concert Application presents Three Man Down 'BASIC TOUR' - Southern Region | July 20, 2024 | Hatyai Hall | Part of the 'BASIC TOUR' covering 4 regions of Thailand |

### Filmography

* We Are Three Man Down | Documentary 01
* Three Man Down 28 | Documentary 02
* Three Man Down Road to Impact Arena | Documentary 03
* Three Man Down Impact Arena | Documentary 04

### Awards and Nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2020 | LINE Thailand People's Choice Award | Top Usage | Fon Tok Mai (Is It Raining?) | Won |
| 2021 | JOOX Thailand Music Award | Artist of the Year | Three Man Down | Won |
| | Top Social Artist | Three Man Down | | Nominated |
| | National Song | Fon Tok Mai (Is It Raining?) | | Nominated |
| | Kazz Award | Hottest Song of the Year | If You Really Love Me | Won |
| | Music Library Best Of 2021 | Album of the Year | This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore | Won |
| 2022 | Thailand Zocial Awards | Best Group on Social Media | Three Man Down | Nominated |
| | TOTY Music Awards | Album of the Year | This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore | Nominated |
| | Best Group Artist | Three Man Down | | Nominated |
| | Best Cover Art | This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore | | Nominated |
| | Best Album Packaging | This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore | Won | |
| | JOOX Thailand Music Awards | Artist of the Year | Three Man Down | Won |
| | Song of the Year | HBD to Me | | Nominated |
| | Best Pop Song | HBD to Me | | Nominated |
| | Top Social Thai Artist of the Year | Three Man Down | | Nominated |
| | The Guitar Mag Awards | Best Choice of the Year | — | Won |
| | Single Hits of the Year | If You Really Love Me | | Nominated |
| 2023 | The Guitar Mag Awards | Best Collaboration Song of the Year | Keep It Inside Isn't Enough (feat. MAIYARAP) | Nominated |
| | Best Band of the Year | Three Man Down | | Nominated |
| | Best Album of the Year | This City Won't Be Lonely Anymore | | Nominated |
| 2023 | TOTY Music Awards | Music Video of the Year | Nong (feat. UrboyTJ), directed by HAPPYLAND | Nominated |
| | ChobAPP Awards | The Most Popular Group | Three Man Down | Won |
| | The Guitar Mag Awards | Best Band of the Year | Three Man Down | Won |
| | Best Collaboration Song of the Year | Nong (feat. UrboyTJ) | | Nominated |
| 2024 | The Guitar Mag Awards | Best Album of the Year | 28 | Pending |
| | Best Band of the Year | Three Man Down | | Pending |