3rd Line Butterfly

3rd Line Butterfly
3rd Line Butterfly (3호선 버터플라이) is a South Korean Co-ed Group. They consist of 4 members: Kim Namyoon, Nam Sangah, Seo Hyunjung and Sung Kiwan.

Emerging as one of the seminal bands of the Korean indie movement that established itself in the clubs of Hongdae. The original lineup centered on the collaboration between vocalist and poet Nam Sangah and guitarist Sung Kiwan, creating a sonic identity that fused alternative rock, dream pop, and noise rock.

During the early 2000s, the group gained prominence not only for their atmospheric music but also for their participation in the soundtrack of the cult drama "Ruler of Your Own World", which helped bring the band's underground sound to a wider audience. The group's history is marked by several lineup changes and long creative hiatuses, during which members explored literary and experimental projects. Despite operating outside the commercial idol system, they solidified themselves as a pillar of Korean music criticism, culminating in major recognition with the release of the album "Dreamtalk in 2012.

Following the departure of iconic vocalist Nam Sangah in 2017 (who moved to France with her husband) and the subsequent restructuring of the group, 3rd Line Butterfly continues to be one of the most resilient and artistically influential bands in South Korea's independent scene.
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General Information

International Stage Name 3rd Line Butterfly
Domestic Stage Name 3호선 버터플라이

Metrics and Achievements

Success
(max 5 stars)
Time since last release (2025-08-27)
Time to Success Not reached or Indie/Nugu
PAKs 0
Music Show Awards
2006+
0
Annual Awards 3
Korean Music Awards: 3
Streaming Weekly Score
(Since 2010)
Never ranked in top 100
Billboard weekly Score
(Since 2020)
Never ranked in top 200
Physical Sales
(Circlechart)
0+
Total Youtube Views 38.160+
Brand Physical Sales 0+
Brand Views 38.162+

Members

Kim Namyoon (김남윤:)
Full Name: Kim Namyoon
Country: South Korea
Active period: 1999-present
Role: Instrumental

Nam Sangah (남상아)
Full Name: Nam Sangah
Date of Birth: 1973-01-16 (53 years)
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Country: South Korea
Active period: 1999-present
Role: Vocal,Instrumental

Seo Hyunjung (서현정)
Full Name: Seo Hyunjung
Country: South Korea
Active period: 1999-present
Role: Vocal,Instrumental

Sung Kiwan (성기완)
Full Name: Sung Kiwan
Country: South Korea
Active period: 1999-present
Role: Vocal,Instrumental

Past Members

Park Hyunjoon (박현준)
Full Name: Park Hyunjoon
Country: South Korea
Active period: 1999-2001
Role: Instrumental

Kim Sangwoo (김상우)
Full Name: Kim Sangwoo
Country: South Korea
Active period: 1999-2005
Role: Instrumental

Hwiru (휘루)
Full Name:
Country: South Korea
Active period: 2002-2004
Role: Instrumental

Kim Kyuhyung (김규형)
Full Name: Kim Kyuhyung
Country: South Korea
Active period: 2002-2005
Role: Instrumental

Choi Changwoo (최창우)
Full Name: Choi Changwoo
Country: South Korea
Active period: 2005-2006
Role: Instrumental

Son Kyungho (손경호)
Full Name: Son Kyungho
Country: South Korea
Active period: 2005-2009
Role: Instrumental

Lee Hojin (이호진)
Full Name: Lee Hojin
Country: South Korea
Active period: 2007-2009
Role: Instrumental

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