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| Peak Time | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 피크타임 |
| RR | Pikeutaim |
| MR | P'ik'ŭt'aim |
| Genre | Reality competition |
| Directed by | |
| Presented by | Lee Seung-gi |
| Starring | (see Contestants) |
| Judges |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 11 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Yoon Hyun-joon[2] |
| Running time | 96–134 minutes[3] |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | JTBC |
| Release | February 15 – April 19, 2023 |
Peak Time (Korean: 피크타임) is a 2023 South Korean reality competition show. It aired on JTBC from February 15 to April 19, 2023, every Wednesday at 20:50 (KST) for the first two episodes before it changed to 22:30 (KST) from the third episode onwards.[5][6] It was simultaneously broadcast through TV Asahi and Abema in Japan, and TikTok in other parts of the world, and is also available for streaming on TVING in South Korea and on Viki in selected regions.[4][7]
Hosted by Lee Seung-gi, the program provided a stage for already debuted K-pop boy bands to once again prove their skills to audiences outside of South Korea and compete for the "Worldwide Idol" title. The final Top 6 teams got the special benefit of having their names disclosed while performing on the show and held a concert.[8] The winning team, Vanner received a monetary prize of ₩300 million, an album release, and a global showcase.[9]
Background and production
[edit]Development
[edit]JTBC released a teaser video for Peak Time on June 20, 2022, in hopes of recruiting already debuted K-pop boy bands to participate in the show.[1] Under the supervision of JTBC chief producer Yoon Hyun-joon and production director Ma Geon-young, who were both also involved in the production of the successful reality singing competition show Sing Again, the program aims to revitalize the careers of lesser-known Korean idols, regardless of their debut year.[1][10] Ma commented that he "wanted to provide a platform" to those "who didn't have a chance to make themselves known to the public."[11]
Lee Seung-gi, who also hosted both seasons of Sing Again, was recruited as Peak Time's host. In regards to choosing Lee, the production team noted his excellent wit and hosting skills during Sing Again, as well as his ability to sympathize well with the contestants, often providing musical advice, being a musician himself.[12][13]
The panel of judges, consisting of eight people, was announced on December 20, 2022.[14] The production team had enlisted former Sing Again judges Kyuhyun and Mino to be part of the panel, with the former being assigned as the lead judge of the show.[15][16] The panel also includes Jay Park, Kim Sung-kyu, Lee Gi-kwang, Tiffany Young, SM Entertainment performance director Shim Jae-won, as well as prominent songwriter and producer Ryan S. Jhun.[14][15][16] Regarding their roles as judges, Jhun aims to instill the importance of teamwork in the contestants,[17] while Young hopes to impart the skills that she has learned through her experiences as a K-pop idol.[11] Moonbyul joined the panel starting from the second round after Mino stepped down to fulfill his mandatory military service.[18]
Broadcast schedule
[edit]| Season | Episodes | Originally released | Time slot | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First released | Last released | ||||
| 1 | 11 | 2 | February 15, 2023 | Wednesday at 20:50 (KST)[5] | |
| 9 | February 22, 2023 | April 19, 2023 | Wednesday at 22:30 (KST)[6] | ||
Voting system
[edit]The official website and Naver NOW app are the primary platforms to vote for the contestants.[19][20]
The first voting phase was opened to the general public on February 16 after Episode 2 and ended on March 15 after Episode 6. Viewers were allowed to vote for up to eight teams and two individuals daily, regardless of their team membership.[19][21]
The second voting phase was opened to the general public on March 23 after Episode 7 and will end on April 6 at 09:00 (KST). Viewers were allowed to vote for up to four teams and two individuals daily, regardless of their team membership.[22][23]
Contestants
[edit]The show's contestants were organized into 24 teams, each named after an "hour" on the 24-hour clock (e.g., Team 01:00, Team 02:00, through Team 24:00). With the exception of Team 24:00, each team comprised members of an existing or soon-to-debut K-pop boy band. Team 24:00 was assembled by the judging panel from a pool of individual applicants, or "1-member teams" (Korean: 1인 팀). These ten contestants auditioned without their original group members, who were unable to join due to various circumstances.[24] These individual contestants include Gon from Argon, Heedo from B.I.G, Kim Byung-joo from Xeno-T, Kim Hyun-jae from Black6ix, Kim Shin from Team X, Moon Jongup from B.A.P, Minjae from Spectrum, Minseong from Varsity, Taeseon from TRCNG, and Wontak from Rainz. Applicants not selected for Team 24:00 were eliminated.[25]
On March 6, 2023, allegations of school bullying involving Kim Hyun-jae of Team 24:00 surfaced on a prominent South Korean online forum. He was removed from the show on March 13.[26][27] In a March 9 statement, the producers condemned school violence and announced a "careful investigation" into the claims to "clearly understand what [had] happened".[28] However, given the complexity of the situation and the time needed for verification, the production team ultimately decided to remove Kim from the program.[26]
On April 7, the production team confirmed that Team 23:00 had voluntarily withdrawn from the show ahead of the second elimination round.[29] The announcement followed the circulation of photos on South Korean forums showing Karam socializing with Japanese adult video actors.[30][31]
- Color key
| Winning team | |
| Contestants eliminated during the final round | |
| Contestants eliminated during the second phase of eliminations | |
| Contestants eliminated during the first phase of eliminations | |
| Contestants eliminated during the survival round | |
| Contestants withdrew from the show |
| Team | Identity | Members[b] | Result |
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| Team 01:00 | Dignity |
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| Team 02:00 | NTX |
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| Team 03:00 | In2It |
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| Team 04:00 | BXB[c] |
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| Team 05:00 | ATBO |
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| Team 06:00 | Aimers[c] |
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| Team 07:00 | Masc | ||
| Team 08:00 | DKB |
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| Team 09:00 | Blitzers |
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| Team 10:00 | BTL[d] |
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| Team 11:00 | Vanner |
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| Team 12:00 | Kingdom |
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| Team 13:00 | BAE173 | ||
| Team 14:00 | Ghost9 | ||
| Team 15:00 | BLK[d] |
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| Team 16:00 | Romeo |
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| Team 17:00 | W.A.O |
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| Team 18:00 | BDC |
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| Team 19:00 | Daydream |
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| Team 20:00 | M.O.N.T |
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| Team 21:00 | 24K |
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| Team 22:00 | JWiiver |
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| Team 23:00 | The Boss |
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| Team 24:00 | — |
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Competition rounds
[edit]Survival round
[edit]Episodes 1 and 2, which were both broadcast on February 15, 2023, encompassed the entirety of the survival round.[24] The results for this round were based solely on the judges' decision. The judges voted for any team whose performance piqued their interest by pressing a "PICK" button. Teams that received between six and eight PICKs automatically advanced to the next round, with a full eight PICKs being called "All PICK", and teams that received three or fewer PICKs were automatically eliminated. Any teams that received between four and five were put on hold until the judges had reached a consensus through further discussions.[25][32] Full versions of the team performances were uploaded to the official Peak Time YouTube channel, regardless of whether they were previously broadcast or not.[33]
For this round, the 23 teams were divided into three sections: the "Rookie" section (debuted in 2022), the "Booster" section (active groups with at least two or more years of experience), and the "Suspended Activity" section (groups on indefinite hiatus or have disbanded). Instead of using their official group names, the teams performed using new names assigned to them through lottery before the start of the survival round.[25] Each team name represents an hour of the day according to the 24-hour clock notation. The teams are forbidden from disclosing their official group names or agencies until they either get eliminated or reach the final Top 6.[24]
- Color key
| Passed | |
| On hold, but subsequently passed | |
| On hold, but subsequently eliminated | |
| Eliminated |
| # | Team | Section | Song | PICK | Result | Identity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Team 14:00 | Booster | "Never Ever" by Got7 | 5 | PASS | Undisclosed |
| 1.2 | Team 13:00 | "Tiger Inside" (호랑이) by SuperM | 7 | PASS | Undisclosed | |
| 1.3 | Team 12:00 | "Shangri-La" (도원경; 桃源境) by VIXX | 1 | OUT | KINGDOM | |
| 1.4 | Team 08:00 | "The Real" (Heung ver.) (멋 (흥:興 Ver.) by Ateez | 8 | PASS | Undisclosed | |
| 1.5 | Team 21:00 | Rookie | "Go Go" by BTS | 5 | PASS | Undisclosed |
| 1.6 | Team 05:00 | "Growl" by Exo | 6 | PASS | Undisclosed | |
| 1.7 | Team 15:00 | Suspended Activity | "Beautiful" (아름다워) by Monsta X | 6 | PASS | Undisclosed |
| 1.8 | Team 03:00 | "Fever" by Enhypen | 5 | OUT | In2It | |
| 1.9 | Team 11:00 | Booster | "Adore U" (아낀다) by Seventeen | 8 | PASS | Undisclosed |
| 2.1 | Team 02:00 | Booster | "No Mercy" by B.A.P | 8 | PASS | Undisclosed |
| 2.2 | Team 18:00 | "Blooming Day" by Exo-CBX | 5 | PASS | Undisclosed | |
| 2.3 | Team 07:00 | Suspended Activity | "Hello" (여보세요) by NU'EST | 8 | PASS | Undisclosed |
| 2.4 | Team 01:00 | Rookie | "Boomerang" by Wanna One | 5 | PASS | Undisclosed |
| 2.5 | Team 09:00 | Booster | "Beatbox" by NCT Dream | 5 | PASS | Undisclosed |
| 2.6 | Team 04:00 | Rookie | "Replay" (누나 너무 예뻐) by SHINee | 5 | PASS | Undisclosed |
| 2.7 | Team 23:00 | Suspended Activity | "Mirotic" (주문) by TVXQ | 7 | PASS | Undisclosed |
| 2.8 | Team 10:00 | "BTD (Before the Dawn)" by Infinite | 0 | OUT | BTL | |
| 2.9 | Team 20:00 | "Fever" by Park Jin-young | 8 | PASS | Undisclosed | |
| Unaired[33] | Team 06:00 | Rookie | "Ugly Dance" by ONF | Unknown | OUT | AIMERS |
| Team 16:00 | Booster | "Juliette" by SHINee | OUT | ROMEO | ||
| Team 17:00 | Rookie | "Overdose" (중독) by Exo | OUT | W.A.O | ||
| Team 19:00 | "Psycho" by Red Velvet | OUT | DAYDREAM | |||
| Team 22:00 | "Dun Dun" by Everglow | OUT | JWiiver |
Towards the end of the survival round, the 1-member teams (Korean: 1인 팀) were introduced and performed on stage.[24] After seeing all ten performances, the judges chose the contestants whom they wanted to form Team 24:00.[25]
| # | Contestant | Song | Result | Identity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.10 | Heedo | "Back Door" by Stray Kids | PASS | Undisclosed |
| 2.11 | Kim Shin | "Rush" by Monsta X | OUT | Team X |
| 2.12 | Kim Hyun-jae | "Maniac" by Stray Kids | PASS | Undisclosed |
| 2.13 | Wontak | "Candy" by Baekhyun | OUT | Rainz |
| 2.14 | Taeseon | "Baby" by Astro | OUT | TRCNG |
| 2.15 | Gon | "Beautiful" by Wanna One | PASS | Undisclosed |
| 2.16 | Kim Byung-joo | "4 Walls" by f(x) | PASS | Undisclosed |
| 2.17 | Moon Jong-up | "Anyone" by Seventeen | PASS | Undisclosed |
First round – Rival match
[edit]The first round, entitled "rival match" (Korean: 라이벌 매치), took place during Episode 3 and 4, which were aired on February 22 and March 1, 2023, respectively.[34][35] The judges matched up the remaining 16 teams into eight rival pairs, which were each assigned to either the blue or red corner. Furthermore, each pair received a specific performance theme. The teams were given three weeks to prepare for their performances with the help of experts, which were provided by the show.[36]
The winners were decided by the judging panel. Each judge had a blue and red PICK button, through which they voted for who should win each match. Whenever a tie occurred, which happened between Team 13:00 and Team 14:00, the winning team was decided after a discussion between the judges. The winning team of each pair was awarded a benefit, wherein the cumulative number of votes was doubled at the end of the first voting phase.[34][36]
- Color key
| Team in the blue corner won | |
| Team in the red corner won |
| # | Concept | Corner | Team | Song | PICK | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | Synchronization 2 (칼군무 2) |
Blue corner | Team 04:00 | "Victory Song" (승전가) by Stray Kids | 8 | |
| 3.2 | Red corner | Team 01:00 | "Maverick" by The Boyz | 0 | ||
| 3.3 | Refreshing (청량) |
Blue corner | Team 23:00 | "Shine" (빛나리) by Pentagon | 7 | |
| 3.4 | Red corner | Team 18:00 | "Beautiful Beautiful" by ONF | 1 | ||
| 3.5 | Bad boys (악동) |
Blue corner | Team 21:00 | "Very Good" by Block B | 0 | |
| 3.6 | Red corner | Team 20:00 | "Go Crazy! " (미친거 아니야?) by 2PM | 8 | ||
| 3.7 | Soloists (솔로) |
Blue corner | Team 14:00 | "I Luv It" by Psy | 4 | |
| 3.8 | Red corner | Team 13:00 | "La Song" by Rain | 4 | ||
| 3.9 | Sexy (섹시) |
Blue corner | Team 11:00 | "Love Killa" by Monsta X | 8 | |
| 3.10 | Red corner | Team 24:00 | "Good Boy Gone Bad" by TXT | 0 | ||
| 4.1 | Emotional (감성) |
Blue corner | Team 15:00 | "12:30" (12시 30분) by Highlight | 5 | |
| 4.2 | Red corner | Team 07:00 | "You Are" by Got7 | 3 | ||
| 4.3 | Synchronization 1 (칼군무 1) |
Blue corner | Team 05:00 | "Hit" by Seventeen | 6 | |
| 4.4 | Red corner | Team 09:00 | "On" by BTS | 2 | ||
| 4.5 | Girl groups (걸그룹) |
Blue corner | Team 08:00 | "Bang!" (뱅!) by After School | 6 | |
| 4.6 | Red corner | Team 02:00 | "The Boys" by Girls' Generation | 2 |
Second round – Union match
[edit]Introduced during the latter half of Episode 4, the second round was announced to be a "union match" (Korean: 연합 매치), or a competition between alliances consisting of four teams. Each alliance was tasked to form three smaller units that would represent their unified team in a four-way battle for the rap, vocal, and dance positions. The rap unit had to have a maximum number of five members, while the vocal unit had to have six members at most. Only the dance unit had no member limit.[37][38]
The winning unit from each battle was determined by the judges. Each winning unit earned 2% of the total cumulative votes that had accumulated by the end of the first phase of voting. These additional votes were awarded to the entirety of the alliance that the winning unit was associated with.[37][38] An MVP was also chosen from each battle. Determined by 25 guest judges, the MVPs earned 5% of the total cumulative votes, which was added to their respective team's total number of votes.[39]
During the formation of the alliances, Teams 09:00, 20:00, and 11:00 were given the chance to select three teams to join them, forming Alliances A, B, and C, respectively. Teams that were not chosen in the end–namely, Teams 01:00, 04:00, 07:00, and 21:00–formed the last alliance, Alliance D. However, Team 11:00 was given the ability to switch Team 14:00 from Alliance B with Team 21:00 from Alliance D after being chosen by the majority of the 16 teams as the overall winner of the first round.[37]
| Alliance A | Alliance B | Alliance C | Alliance D |
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| Team 02:00 | Team 08:00 | Team 11:00 | Team 01:00 |
| Team 05:00 | Team 20:00 | Team 13:00 | Team 04:00 |
| Team 09:00 | Team 21:00 | Team 15:00 | Team 07:00 |
| Team 18:00 | Team 23:00 | Team 24:00 | Team 14:00 |
All alliances had three days and two nights to prepare for their performances. In each unit, members picked their leader and center, who would showcase the highlight of their performance. The performances aired during Episodes 5 and 6, which broadcast on March 8 and 15, respectively.[41][42]
- Color key
| Winning alliance unit |
| # | Alliance | Song | Result | MVP |
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| Rap unit performances | ||||
| 5.1 | C | "My Bag" by (G)I-dle | 761 | J-Min (Team 13:00) |
| 5.2 | A | "If I Die Tomorrow" by Beenzino | 713 | |
| 5.3 | D | "Fiancé" (아낙네) by Mino | 691 | |
| 5.4 | B | "Dang Dang Dang" (땡땡땡) by Supreme Team | 790 | |
| Vocal unit performances | ||||
| 5.5 | C | "Way Back Home" (집으로 가는 길) by BtoB | 719 | Choi Jun-sung (Team 14:00) |
| 6.1 | A | "Time of Our Life" (한 페이지가 될 수 있게) by Day6 | 692 | |
| 6.2 | B | "Behind You" by Park Jin-young | 709 | |
| 6.3 | D | "My Sea" (아이와 나의 바다) by IU | 767 | |
| Dance unit performances | ||||
| 6.4 | B | "Bang!" by AJR | 780 | Moon Jong-up (Team 24:00) |
| 6.5 | A | "Gimme Gimme" by Johnny Stimson | 773 | |
| 6.6 | C | "Bad" by Christopher | 789 | |
| 6.7 | D | "Power" by Little Mix | 779 | |
Third round – Originals match
[edit]The third round was revealed to be an "originals match" (Korean: 신곡 매치) in Episode 7, which broadcast on March 22.[40] All 16 teams were assigned an original song based on the number of the ball they had drawn after the union match performances. However, only the ten teams that survived the first elimination round performed during the third round performances.[43] The remaining teams were divided into two leagues: League A and League B. Being the teams that ranked first and second during the first elimination round, respectively, teams 13:00 and 11:00 designated the teams' leagues and their order of performance. In each league, a winning team will be determined by the judges and the audience. A PICK vote from a judge is equivalent to 100 points, while a PICK vote from an audience member is equals to 10 points. The winners will earn 3% of the total cumulative votes that will accumulate by the end of the second phase of voting.[44]
- Color key
| Winning team |
| # | Team | New song | PICK | Result | |
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| Judges | Audience | ||||
| League B | |||||
| 8.1 | Team 08:00 | "Coco Colada" | 800 | 680 | 1480 |
| 8.2 | Team 23:00 | "Chamomile" (캐모마일) | 800 | 440 | 1240 |
| 8.3 | Team 15:00 | "Nothin' without you" (너야) | 400 | 130 | 530 |
| 8.4 | Team 13:00 | "Criminal" | 700 | 590 | 1290 |
| 8.5 | Team 14:00 | "Fever" | 400 | 360 | 760 |
| League A | |||||
| 9.1 | Team 02:00 | "Circuit" | 700 | 380 | 1080 |
| 9.2 | Team 20:00 | "Like We've Never Been" (안해봤던것처럼) | 600 | 200 | 800 |
| 9.3 | Team 24:00 | "Be Mine" | 400 | 570 | 970 |
| 9.4 | Team 11:00 | "Skyscraper" | 800 | 710 | 1510 |
| 9.5 | Team 07:00 | "Doesn't Matter" | 800 | 340 | 1140 |
Final round
[edit]K-pop top producers took part in producing songs for this round.[46] During this round their identity was revealed, competed with their original name.
| # | Production Credit | New Song | Team | Final rank |
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"Prime Time" | Vanner (Team 11:00) |
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"Turning Point" | DKB (Team 08:00) |
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"This That Shhh" | B.A.P, Topp-Dogg,[g] B.I.G, Argon (Team 24:00) |
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"GT" | BAE173 (Team 13:00) |
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"NOIR" | M.O.N.T (Team 20:00) |
6 |
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"Wave" | MASC (Team 07:00) |
2 |
Global ranking history
[edit]| # | Episode 3[h] | Episode 4[i] | Episode 5[j] | Episode 6[k] | Episode 7 | Episode 8[l] | Episode 10 | Episode 11 |
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| 1 | Team 11:00 | Team 11:00 
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| 2 | Team 24:00 | Team 23:00 1
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| 3 | Team 23:00 | Team 07:00 2
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| 4 | Team 13:00 | Team 24:00 2
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| 5 | Team 07:00 | Team 20:00 1
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| 6 | Team 20:00 | Team 13:00 2
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| 8 | Team 18:00 | Team 18:00
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| 9 | Team 14:00 | Team 14:00
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| 10 | Team 02:00 | Team 02:00
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| 11 | Team 15:00 | Team 15:00
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| 12 | Team 05:00 | Team 21:00 1
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| 13 | Team 21:00 | Team 05:00 1
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| 14 | Team 09:00 | Team 04:00 1
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| 15 | Team 04:00 | Team 01:00 1
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| 16 | Team 01:00 | Team 09:00 2
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First phase elimination
[edit]- Color key
| Benefit |
| # | Team | Global vote | First round benefit | Second round benefit | Total votes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team 13:00 | 293,879.3 | 587,758.6 | 674,350.4 | 890,829.8 | Rap MVP |
| 2 | Team 11:00 | 382,482.2 | 764,964.4 | 851,556.2 | 851,556.2 | |
| 3 | Team 23:00 | 356,602.8 | 713,205.6 | 799,797.4 | 799,797.4 | |
| 4 | Team 20:00 | 313,097.2 | 626,194.4 | 712,786.2 | 712,786.2 | |
| 5 | Team 08:00 | 296,580.6 | 593,161.2 | 679,753 | 679,753 | |
| 6 | Team 24:00 | 299,468.4 | 299,468.4 | 386,060.2 | 602,539.6 | Dance MVP |
| 7 | Team 14:00 | 275,263.5 | 275,263.5 | 361,855.3 | 578,334.7 | Vocal MVP |
| 8 | Team 15:00 | 205,861.2 | 411,722.4 | 498,314.2 | 498,314.2 | |
| 9 | Team 04:00 | 195,681.1 | 391,362.2 | 477,954 | 477,954 | Eliminated |
| 10 | Team 07:00 | 336,661.6 | 336,661.6 | 423,253.4 | 423,253.4 | Global PICK |
| 11 | Team 05:00 | 194,016.5 | 388,033 | 388,033 | 388,033 | Eliminated |
| 12 | Team 21:00 | 224,253.2 | 224,253.2 | 310,845 | 310,845 | Eliminated |
| 13 | Team 02:00 | 292,007.5 | 292,007.5 | 292,007.5 | 292,007.5 | Judges PICK |
| 14 | Team 01:00 | 204,636.5 | 204,636.5 | 291,228.3 | 291,228.3 | Eliminated |
| 15 | Team 18:00 | 260,282.9 | 260,282.9 | 260,282.9 | 260,282.9 | Eliminated |
| 16 | Team 09:00 | 198,814.5 | 198,814.5 | 198,814.5 | 198,814.5 | Eliminated |
Second phase elimination
[edit]- Color key
| Benefit |
| # | Team | Global vote | Third round benefit | Total votes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team 11:00 | 792,112 | 145,962.6 | 938,074.6 | Final six |
| 2 | Team 07:00 | 751,438.4 | — | 751,438.4 | |
| 3 | Team 08:00 | 444,606.8 | 145,962.6 | 590,569.4 | |
| 4 | Team 24:00 | 574,357.3 | — | 574,357.3 | |
| 5 | Team 23:00 | 467,870.6 | 467,870.6 | Withdrew | |
| 6 | Team 13:00 | 450,143.9 | 450,143.9 | Final six | |
| 7 | Team 20:00 | 378,279.4 | 378,279.4 | ||
| 8 | Team 14:00 | 366,075.8 | 366,075.8 | Eliminated | |
| 9 | Team 15:00 | 347,673 | 347,673 | Eliminated | |
| 10 | Team 02:00 | 292,863.2 | 292,863.2 | Eliminated |
Final result
[edit]| # | Team | Total votes | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team 11:00 | Vanner | 293,219 | Final Winner |
| 2 | Team 07:00 | Masc | 257,826 | |
| 3 | Team 24:00 | — | 245,863 | |
| 4 | Team 08:00 | DKB | 131,901 | |
| 5 | Team 13:00 | BAE173 | 127,476 | |
| 6 | Team 20:00 | M.O.N.T | 112,361 | |
Discography
[edit]All releases were produced by SLL and Kakao Entertainment.[50][51][52][53][54][55][56] Releases consist of live recordings of a few selected performances from each round.[33]
Survival round release
[edit]| Peak Time - Survival Round | |
|---|---|
| Compilation album by Various artists | |
| Released | February 16, 2023 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 22:33 |
| No. | Title | Performed by | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "No Mercy" | Team 02:00 | 2:30 |
| 2. | "The Real" (Heung ver.) | Team 08:00 | 2:34 |
| 3. | "Hello" | Team 07:00 | 2:29 |
| 4. | "Fever" | Team 20:00 | 2:35 |
| 5. | "Boomerang" | Team 01:00 | 2:24 |
| 6. | "BTD (Before the Dawn)" | Team 10:00 | 2:05 |
| 7. | "Shangri-La" | KINGDOM | 2:25 |
| 8. | "Never Ever" | Team 14:00 | 2:47 |
| 9. | "Beautiful" | Team 15:00 | 2:39 |
| Total length: | 22:33 | ||
First round releases
[edit]| PEAK TIME - 1 Round <Rival match> Part.1 | |
|---|---|
| Compilation album by Various artists | |
| Released | February 23, 2023 |
| Genre |
|
| Length | 19:38 |
| No. | Title | Performed by | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "La Song" | Team 13:00 | 2:49 |
| 2. | "Maverick" | Team 01:00 | 3:01 |
| 3. | "Victory Song" | Team 04:00 | 2:59 |
| 4. | "Love Killa" | Team 11:00 | 2:46 |
| 5. | "Go Crazy!" | Team 20:00 | 2:35 |
| 6. | "Very Good" | Team 21:00 | 2:37 |
| 7. | "Shine" | Team 23:00 | 2:48 |
| Total length: | 19:38 | ||
| PEAK TIME - 1 Round <Rival match> Part.2 | |
|---|---|
| Compilation album by Various artists | |
| Released | March 2, 2023 |
| Genre |
|
| Length | 8:22 |
| No. | Title | Performed by | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bang!" | Team 08:00 | 2:25 |
| 2. | "You Are" | Team 07:00 | 2:56 |
| 3. | "12:30" | Team 15:00 | 3:00 |
| Total length: | 8:22 | ||
Second round releases
[edit]| PEAK TIME - 2 Round <Union match> Part.1 | |
|---|---|
| Compilation album by Various artists | |
| Released | March 9, 2023 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 12:10 |
| No. | Title | Performed by | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dang Dang Dang" | Rap B Unit | 3:12 |
| 2. | "If I Die Tomorrow" | Rap A Unit | 3:05 |
| 3. | "My Bag" | Rap C Unit | 2:50 |
| 4. | "Way Back Home" | Vocal C Unit | 3:01 |
| Total length: | 12:10 | ||
| PEAK TIME - 2 Round <Union match> Part.2 | |
|---|---|
| Compilation album by Various artists | |
| Released | March 16, 2023 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 5:51 |
| No. | Title | Performed by | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Time of Our Life" | Vocal A Unit | 2:49 |
| 2. | "Behind You" | Vocal B Unit | 3:01 |
| Total length: | 5:51 | ||
Third round releases
[edit]| PEAK TIME - 3 Round <Originals match> | |
|---|---|
| Compilation album by Various artists | |
| Released | March 23, 2023 |
| Genre |
|
| Length | 53:49 |
| No. | Title | Performed by | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Re-Zero" | Dignity | 3:20 |
| 2. | "Circuit" | Team 02:00 | 3:22 |
| 3. | "Hola!" | BXB | 3:10 |
| 4. | "Text Me (1052)" | ATBO | 3:39 |
| 5. | "Doesn't Matter" | Team 07:00 | 3:18 |
| 6. | "Coco Colada" | Team 08:00 | 3:32 |
| 7. | "S.O.D.A." | Blitzers | 3:15 |
| 8. | "Skyscraper" | Team 11:00 | 3:25 |
| 9. | "Criminal" | Team 13:00 | 3:06 |
| 10. | "Fever" | Team 14:00 | 3:14 |
| 11. | "Nothin' without you" | Team 15:00 | 3:09 |
| 12. | "Thunder(Urr)" | BDC | 3:24 |
| 13. | "Like We've Never Been" | Team 20:00 | 3:21 |
| 14. | "Step By Step" | 24K | 3:34 |
| 15. | "Chamomile" | Team 23:00 | 3:17 |
| 16. | "Be Mine" | Team 24:00 | 3:43 |
| Total length: | 53:49 | ||
Final round release
[edit]| Peak Time - Final Round | |
|---|---|
| Compilation album by Various artists | |
| Released | April 20, 2023 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 23:30 |
| No. | Title | Performed by | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "WAVE (Prod. GroovyRoom)" | MASC | 3:12 |
| 2. | "Turning Point (Prod. JOOHONEY)" | DKB | 2:49 |
| 3. | "Prime Time (Prod. Ryan S. Jhun)" | VANNER | 3:30 |
| 4. | "GT (Prod. KENZIE)" | BAE173 | 3:40 |
| 5. | "NOIR (Prod. LEE MINHYUK (HUTA))" | M.O.N.T | 3:12 |
| 6. | "This That Shhh (Prod. Jay Park)" | Team 24:00 | 3:33 |
| 7. | "NXT2U (Prod. Tiffany Young)" | NTX, Ghost9, Taebeen, Ilkyung | 3:30 |
| Total length: | 23:30 | ||
Reception
[edit]Audience response
[edit]Peak Time has become one of the "most viral TV show[s] in South Korea" after three episodes. Viewers noted that what sets the show apart from other competition series is "the cast's sincerity and passion for music".[57][58]
Ratings
[edit]After the broadcast of the first three episodes, Peak Time reached Rakuten Viki's top 10 most watched shows in 14 countries, including United States, Canada, Bulgaria, Norway, and Australia.[7][57]
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide[59] | Seoul[60] | ||
| 1 | February 15, 2023 | 1.298% (27th) | 1.6% (NR) |
| 2 | 1.242% (28th) | 1.5% (NR) | |
| 3 | February 22, 2023 | 1.113% (26th) | 1.6% (NR) |
| 4 | March 1, 2023 | 0.753% (46th) | N/A |
| 5 | March 8, 2023 | 0.751% (34th) | |
| 6 | March 15, 2023 | 0.718% (32nd) | |
| 7 | March 22, 2023 | 0.602% (36th) | |
| 8 | March 29, 2023 | 0.493% (40th) | |
| 9 | April 5, 2023 | 0.479% (49th) | |
| 10 | April 12, 2023 | 0.525% (41st) | |
| 11 | April 19, 2023 | 0.493% (36th) | |
| Average | 0.770% | 1.6%[m] | |
| |||
Aftermath
[edit]Peak Time Concert: Your Time
[edit]| Date | City | Country | Venue | Line-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5–7, 2023 | Seoul | South Korea | Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium | Top 6 |
| June 24–25, 2023 | Busan | KBS Busan Hall | Top 6 | |
| July 15, 2023 | Taipei | Taiwan | Taipei International Convention Center | Vanner, Sevenus, M.O.N.T |
| July 22–23, 2023 | Seoul | South Korea | Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium | Top 6 |
| September 3, 2023 | Macau | China | Broadway Theatre | BAE173, Team 24:00, Sevenus |
| November 25, 2023 | Kaohsiung | Taiwan | Kaohsiung Arena | Top 6 |
| November 28–29, 2023 | Yokohama | Japan | Pacifico Yokohama | BAE173, Team 24:00, DKB |
| December 9, 2023 | Hong Kong | China | Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre | Sevenus, Team 24:00, Vanner |
| March 9, 2024 | Saitama | Japan | Sonic City Hall | Vanner, DKB, Sevenus |
Web shows
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Play Time | [citation needed] | |
| Pick Time in Peak Time | [citation needed] | ||
| Behind Time | [citation needed] | ||
| Picnic Time | Reality show featuring the winner of Peak Time, Vanner | [61] | |
| Hidden Time | [citation needed] | ||
| Peak-log | [citation needed] |
Notes
[edit]- ^ A subsidiary label of SLL for unscripted show.[4]
- ^ Some contestants haven chosen to use their legal names, while other are using stage names.
- ^ a b Participated before their official debut.
- ^ a b Participated after their disbandment.
- ^ a b Lee Shin and Prince were not present during the survival round due to contracting COVID-19 a day before the shoot.[24] After recovering, they resumed their activities on the show.
- ^ Performances by Minjae and Minseong were neither broadcast nor uploaded to the Peak Time official YouTube channel.
- ^ Credited as former member of Topp-Dogg instead of Xeno-T
- ^ As of February 18, 2023, at 17:00 KST.
- ^ As of February 25, 2023, at 17:00 KST.
- ^ As of March 4, 2023, at 17:00 KST.
- ^ As of March 11, 2023, at 17:00 KST.
- ^ As of March 25, 2023, at 17:00 KST.
- ^ This average rating is calculated based on the published ratings, the exact average ratings is unknown due to multiple ratings not published.
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Peak Time
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Background and Production
Development
JTBC announced the upcoming survival program Peak Time through teaser videos released on June 20, 2022, inviting applications from already debuted Korean male idol groups.[5][6] The show was conceived as a platform to offer second chances to underperforming or lesser-known boy groups that had faced challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, extended hiatuses, or limited opportunities, aiming to revive their careers through collaboration and competitive performances.[7][2] The program was produced by SLL, Studio Jam, and Azing.[2] The selection process targeted 24 teams, primarily consisting of debuted boy groups regardless of their agency affiliation or debut year, with eligibility open to any Korean male idol group via applications on the official website.[5][2] To reach the final lineup, JTBC evaluated applicants based on their potential for revival and teamwork, ultimately including 23 established groups and one temporary unit formed by solo artists, known as Team 24:00, comprising former members from various disbanded or inactive projects.[8][9] Pre-broadcast promotions built anticipation with the teaser releases highlighting the revival theme, followed by the official host announcement on December 12, 2022, naming singer and actor Lee Seung-gi as the MC to guide the contestants through the competition.[7][6] These efforts emphasized the program's goal of creating a "global K-pop idol" opportunity for participants beyond their initial peak periods.[5]Broadcast Schedule
Peak Time premiered on JTBC on February 15, 2023, airing the first two episodes consecutively every Wednesday thereafter, with a total of 11 episodes concluding on April 19, 2023.[10] The show's initial episodes (1 and 2) broadcast at 20:50 KST, shifting to 22:30 KST for episodes 3 through 10 to accommodate regular scheduling, before returning to 20:50 KST for the finale to heighten anticipation.[11][12] The broadcast timeline is as follows:| Episode | Air Date | Time Slot (KST) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | February 15, 2023 | 20:50 |
| 3 | February 22, 2023 | 22:30 |
| 4 | March 1, 2023 | 22:30 |
| 5 | March 8, 2023 | 22:30 |
| 6 | March 15, 2023 | 22:30 |
| 7 | March 22, 2023 | 22:30 |
| 8 | March 29, 2023 | 22:30 |
| 9 | April 5, 2023 | 22:30 |
| 10 | April 12, 2023 | 22:30 |
| 11 | April 19, 2023 | 20:50 |
Voting and Judging System
The judging panel for Peak Time consisted of eight experts, comprising established K-pop idols and music producers who evaluated performances across various criteria such as vocals, dance, rap, and overall performance. The panel included Super Junior's Kyuhyun, WINNER's Song Mino, independent artist Jay Park, Girls' Generation's Tiffany, Highlight's Lee Gikwang, INFINITE's Kim Sung Kyu, performance director Shim Jae-won, and producer Ryan Jhun.[14][15] Each judge provided individual scores out of 100 for specific categories depending on the round, with aggregate judge scores contributing significantly to team rankings; for instance, in matchup rounds, a judge's "PICK" vote equated to 100 points toward a team's total.[16][17] Audience participation formed a core component of the evaluation process, integrating live and remote voting to reflect both domestic and international support. Live audience votes were cast on-site during broadcasts via methods like buzzers or immediate feedback, weighted equivalently to 1 point per vote and often combined with judge scores to determine winners in direct matchups.[16] Pre-voting and real-time global votes occurred through the official JTBC website and the Naver NOW app, allowing viewers worldwide to select preferred teams; these votes were aggregated into a "global ranking" that influenced advancement, with weights varying by round—for example, pre-global and real-time global votes alongside SMS text voting determined final placements.[18][19][20] The overall ranking calculation combined judge scores, live audience input, and global votes into an aggregate total, establishing a "global ranking" that dictated team progression or elimination without revealing intermediate breakdowns to maintain suspense. This hybrid system emphasized balanced assessment, prioritizing expert critique alongside fan engagement to simulate real-world idol success metrics. A distinctive "hour" system assigned each of the 24 participating teams to a specific time slot (e.g., Team 01:00 embodying a late-night concept), which shaped their thematic presentations and matchup pairings across rounds.[19][18]Contestants
Participating Teams
The 24 participating teams in Peak Time were assigned anonymous "hour" designations ranging from 01:00 to 24:00 to level the playing field and conceal their identities during initial rounds. These units consisted primarily of established boy groups from various South Korean entertainment agencies, with selections typically comprising 4 to 8 members per team based on their availability and suitability for the competition. Most teams represented debuted acts, categorized broadly by experience level: rookies (debuted within 2 years), boosters (2-5 years active), and paused groups (5+ years or on hiatus), though the hour assignments were randomized.[18]| Hour | Team Name | Original Affiliation | Member Count | Formation Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | Team 01:00 | DIGNITY (PCS Entertainment, debuted 2020) | 5 | Paused group subunit; members Luo, Minseok, Luke, On, and Hyungjin, with over 3 years since debut following inactivity.[2] |
| 02:00 | Team 02:00 | NTX (Victory Company, debuted 2021) | 8 | Rookie group subunit; members Hyeongjin, Yunhyeok, Jaemin, Changhun, Hojun, Rawhyun, Eunho, and Seongwon, active under 2 years.[2] |
| 03:00 | Team 03:00 | IN2IT (Independent, debuted 2017) | 6 | Paused group subunit; members Jiahn, Yeontae, Inho, Hyunuk, Isaac, and Inpyo, with 5+ years since debut after inactivity.[2][18] |
| 04:00 | Team 04:00 | BXB (Wolfburn, debuted 2023) | 5 | Rookie group; full team of Jihun, Hyunwoo, Siwoo, Hamin, and June, debuted months prior to the show.[2][18] |
| 05:00 | Team 05:00 | ATBO (IST Entertainment, debuted 2022) | 7 | Rookie group; full team including Oh Junseok, Ryu Junmin, Bae Hyunjun, Seok Rakwon, Jeong Seunghwan, Kim Yeonkyu, and Won Bin, with under 2 years experience.[2][21] |
| 06:00 | Team 06:00 | AIMERS (Hyper Rhythm, debuted 2022) | 6 | Rookie group; members Seunghyun, Eunjun, Doryun, Yoel, Seunghwan, and Wooyoung, active for about 1 year.[2][21] |
| 07:00 | Team 07:00 | MASC (Independent, debuted 2016, disbanded 2020) | 2 | Paused/disbanded group; members Heejae and Ireah, reformed temporarily after hiatus.[2] |
| 08:00 | Team 08:00 | DKB (Brave Entertainment, debuted 2020) | 6 | Booster group subunit; members E-Chan, Teo, D1, GK, Heechan, and Lune, with 3 years since debut.[2][22] |
| 09:00 | Team 09:00 | BLITZERS (WUZO Entertainment, debuted 2021) | 7 | Booster group; full team including Go_U, Juhan, Jinhwa, Sya, Chris, Lutan, and Wooju, active under 2 years.[2][23] |
| 10:00 | Team 10:00 | BTL (Independent, debuted 2014, disbanded 2015) | 4 | Paused/disbanded independent group; members Jay, Yeon, Q.L, and Robin, reformed for the show.[2][23] |
| 11:00 | Team 11:00 | VANNER (VT Entertainment, debuted 2019) | 5 | Booster group; full team of Taehwan, Gon, Hyesung, Ahxian, and Yeonggwang, with 4 years active.[2] |
| 12:00 | Team 12:00 | KINGDOM (GF Entertainment, debuted 2021) | 7 | Booster group subunit; members Dann, Arthur, Mujin, Louis, Ivan, Hwon, and Jahan, with 2 years experience.[2][23] |
| 13:00 | Team 13:00 | BAE173 (PocketDol Studio, debuted 2020) | 8 | Booster group; members J-Min, Hangyul, Yoojun, Muzin, Junseo, Youngseo, Doha, and Bit, active for 3 years.[2][22] |
| 14:00 | Team 14:00 | GHOST9 (Maroo Entertainment, debuted 2020) | 7 | Booster group; members Shin, Junhyung, Kangsung, Junseong, Prince, Woojin, and Jinwoo, with 3 years since debut.[2][22] |
| 15:00 | Team 15:00 | BLK (Independent, debuted 2017, disbanded 2018) | 4 | Paused/disbanded group; members Taebin, Sorim, Ilkyung, and Inno, reformed after 5+ years hiatus.[2][21] |
| 16:00 | Team 16:00 | ROMEO (Independent, debuted 2015, disbanded 2019) | 4 | Paused/disbanded group; members Seunghwan, Kyle, Hyunkyung, and Kangmin, reformed after 4+ years.[2][18] |
| 17:00 | Team 17:00 | W.A.O (KINGTOP Entertainment, debuted 2021) | 7 | Booster group; members Guwon, Fillip, Heemin, Hyeongseok, Donghwa, Changhyun, and Noa, active for 2 years.[2] |
| 18:00 | Team 18:00 | BDC (Brand New Music, debuted 2020) | 3 | Booster group; full team of Seongjun, Sihun, and Junghwan, with 3 years active.[2][21] |
| 19:00 | Team 19:00 | Daydream (PIA Entertainment, pre-debut 2023) | 2 | Rookie project group; members Heesoo and Jiho, formed for the show.[2][21] |
| 20:00 | Team 20:00 | M.O.N.T (FM Entertainment, debuted 2019) | 3 | Booster group; members Narachan, Bitsaeon, and Roda, with 4 years active.[2][22] |
| 21:00 | Team 21:00 | 24K (Choeun Entertainment, debuted 2012) | 5 | Paused veteran group; members Kiyong, Imchan, Xiwoo, Yuma, and Takeru, with over 10 years experience.[2][24] |
| 22:00 | Team 22:00 | JWiiver (Starweave Entertainment, debuted 2022) | 7 | Rookie group; members Ryujei, Rihan, Chae Gaho, Raots, Roshin, Gabin, and Jukang, debuted under 2 years prior.[2] |
| 23:00 | Team 23:00 | The Boss (DGNA) (Independent, debuted 2010, indefinite hiatus 2017) | 3 | Paused group; members Karam, Injun, and Jay, reformed temporarily after 6+ years hiatus; withdrew April 7, 2023.[2] |
| 24:00 | Team 24:00 | Independent project group | 4 | Temporary formation of soloists and former members from disbanded/hiatus groups: Moon Jongup (ex-B.A.P, debuted 2012), Kim Byeongjoo (ex-XENO-T, debuted 2015), Heedo (ex-B.I.G, debuted 2014), and Gon (ex-ARGON, debuted 2021). Initially 5 members including Kim Hyun Jae (ex-BLACK6IX, debuted 2017), who left March 13, 2023, without replacement. Assembled specifically for the show.[9][8][25] |
Notable Events Involving Contestants
In March 2023, Kim Hyun-jae, a member of Team 24:00 on JTBC's Peak Time, faced allegations of school violence from his high school days, prompting his departure from the program.[27] The claims, raised by an anonymous netizen, accused him of bullying and physical altercations, leading JTBC to issue a statement on March 9 affirming that the production team does not condone school bullying or violence and was investigating the matter before responding.[28] Following the internal review, JTBC announced Kim's exit on March 13 to maintain the show's integrity, resulting in an adjustment to Team 24:00's lineup for subsequent rounds.[29] The incident highlighted JTBC's commitment to verifying allegations swiftly, with the network emphasizing support for remaining contestants amid the disruption.[30] In April 2023, Team 23:00 (also known as DGNA/The Boss) withdrew entirely from Peak Time due to a controversy involving member Karam, whose past personal photos surfaced online, depicting him at clubs with Japanese adult video actresses.[31] The images, shared by a former fan on March 29, sparked public backlash over perceived inconsistencies with Karam's on-show image, prompting JTBC to initially investigate before confirming the team's departure on April 7.[32] This event necessitated further lineup changes, as the full team exit affected competition balance without replacement, influencing strategic preparations for ongoing rounds.[33] JTBC's handling underscored their policy of addressing personal conduct issues decisively to protect the program's environment, while urging continued support for participants.[34] No other major incidents, such as injuries or rule violations, were reported that significantly altered contestant participation during production.[35] Throughout the show, JTBC implemented general welfare measures, including psychological counseling access for contestants and strict guidelines against on-set harassment, as part of their broader production protocols for audition programs.[29] These steps aimed to foster a supportive atmosphere, though specific details on implementation for Peak Time remained internal.[28]Competition Rounds
Survival Round
The Survival Round constituted the preliminary screening phase of Peak Time, aired over the first two episodes on February 15 and 22, 2023, where 23 boy groups and a special team of solo contestants competed to secure spots in the main competition.[36] Teams performed anonymously, identified only by randomly assigned time slots from 1:00 to 24:00, which embodied the show's "peak time" concept—symbolizing moments of personal or collective triumph, hardship, or aspiration shared through brief introductory stories before each act.[36][37] This structure highlighted the contestants' journeys as established but underrecognized idols, emphasizing resilience amid industry challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and long hiatuses.[2] Performances featured cover versions of well-known K-pop songs, such as ATEEZ's "Wonderland" and BTS's "Go Go," designed to showcase live vocal stability, synchronized choreography, and stage charisma without relying on original material.[36][38] The format prioritized raw talent demonstration in a high-pressure, blind-audition style, with no audience or public voting involved—unlike later stages that incorporate global fan input.[36] A panel of eight expert judges, including producers and artists like Jay Park, Tiffany Young, Kyuhyun, and Mino, evaluated the stages solely on merit, pressing a "PICK" button for standout performances.[23] Teams receiving six or more picks advanced automatically, those with four or five were held for deliberation, and fewer than four resulted in immediate elimination; ultimately, 16 teams progressed to the Rival Match, including select soloists merged into Team 24:00.[36][39] This expert-driven selection ensured a merit-based entry to the competitive phases, filtering for groups with potential to reclaim their "peak" in the global idol landscape.First Round: Rival Match
The First Round of Peak Time, titled the Rival Match, introduced direct head-to-head competitions among the 16 teams that advanced from the Survival Round. The judging panel divided these teams into eight rival pairs, often selecting matchups that featured contrasting concepts tied to their designated "hour" themes, such as daytime versus nighttime representations to emphasize stylistic differences. Each pair was assigned a shared performance theme, requiring teams to reinterpret popular songs through original arrangements that highlighted innovation, synchronization, and conceptual alignment. This structure aimed to showcase how groups could differentiate themselves within similar constraints, building tension through comparative evaluations.[40][41] Performances in this round demanded creative reimaginings of well-known tracks, with scoring centered on elements like vocal harmony, choreographic execution, and the degree of originality in adapting the song to the theme. The panel of eight judges— including industry veterans Kyuhyun, Jay Park, Tiffany Young, Lee Gikwang, Kim Sungkyu, Moonbyul, and producer Ryan Jhun—assessed each matchup immediately after both teams performed, providing detailed feedback on strengths such as dynamic staging and weaknesses like inconsistent energy delivery.[40][41][42] Global viewer votes from the initial international poll played a decisive role in rankings, adding an audience-driven layer to the judges' evaluations. All 16 teams advanced to the subsequent Union Match.[43] Aired across episodes 3 and 4 on JTBC, the Rival Match episodes featured sequential broadcasts of the eight confrontations, with highlight reels of judge commentary underscoring pivotal moments like breakthrough arrangements or thematic missteps. Feedback often praised teams for bold risks in genre fusion, such as blending hip-hop with ballad elements, while critiquing others for failing to fully capture the assigned contrast, thereby influencing viewer perceptions of group potential. This round's mechanics not only intensified competition but also provided early indicators of adaptability under pressure.[40][41]Second Round: Union Match
In the Union Match, the 16 teams from the Rival Match were divided into four alliances labeled A, B, C, and D, with each alliance comprising four teams that merged for joint performances.[44] This formation emphasized collaboration over individual competition, allowing members from diverse groups to combine their skills in a training camp environment.[45] Within each alliance, participants were strategically assigned to specialized units—vocal, rap, and dance—based on their strengths to maximize synergy and address weaknesses in the group's overall presentation.[44] Teams selected alliance partners and unit roles by evaluating complementary talents, such as pairing strong rappers with dynamic dancers to create cohesive stages that highlighted collective potential rather than solo showcases.[45] For instance, vocal units were limited to a maximum of six members to ensure balanced participation and focus on harmonious blending.[45] Performances in this round featured collaborative covers of popular songs, where units performed either jointly or in sequence to demonstrate teamwork and stylistic fusion. Representative examples included Rap Team B's rendition of "Dang Dang Dang (땡땡땡)" from Alliance B, which integrated sharp lyrics and rhythmic delivery from multiple groups, and Vocal Team C's interpretation of "Way Home," emphasizing emotional depth through layered harmonies. These stages prioritized synergy, with choreography and arrangements adapted to showcase how merged talents elevated the performance beyond original group capabilities.[44] Judges evaluated the units on criteria including group chemistry, execution of collaborative elements, and stage presence, awarding PICK votes equivalent to 100 points each to recognize standout synergy. Audience votes, collected globally via the show's platform, were weighted more heavily than in prior rounds, influencing team rankings and advancement by reflecting viewer perception of the unions' cohesion.[40] This dual system underscored the round's focus on building fan engagement through perceived teamwork. After the Union Match, the 16 teams were ranked based on combined judge and global votes, with the bottom 6 eliminated and the top 10 advancing to the Originals Match.[46][47]Third Round: Originals Match
In the Third Round, known as the Originals Match, the 10 teams that advanced from the Union Match were tasked with performing original songs specifically composed for them by a team of domestic and international songwriters, with production support from music experts to tailor the tracks to each team's style and strengths. This process involved the teams adapting and interpreting the provided compositions through rehearsals and creative input, marking a transition from covers to bespoke material that highlighted their unique identities. The 16 original tracks were released as a compilation album on March 23, 2023, ahead of the performances, allowing fans a preview of the new music.[48] Judging criteria for the Originals Match shifted focus to originality in songwriting and arrangement, production quality in sound design and staging, and execution in vocal delivery, choreography, and overall stage presence, as the panel evaluated how well the teams brought the fresh compositions to life. This emphasis encouraged artistic innovation within the teams, distinguishing the round from prior cover-based competitions by rewarding creative synergy between the performers and producers. The performances were structured with the 10 teams divided into two leagues (A and B) of five teams each, where they competed in a new song battle.[49][50] Global fan votes played a larger role in the team rankings during this round, combining with judges' scores and live audience reactions to determine advancement, thereby increasing the influence of international supporters on the outcomes. This integration amplified the show's global dimension, with votes collected via official platforms contributing significantly to the cumulative scores. Airing as episodes 7 and 8 on March 22 and March 29, 2023, respectively, the Originals Match served as the mid-show climax, demonstrating the contestants' evolution in artistry and teamwork; the top 6 teams advanced to the final round.[40][51]Final Round
The final round of Peak Time served as the competition's climax, featuring the top six surviving teams from the Third Round: Originals Match, who performed newly composed original songs produced by prominent industry figures. These high-stakes performances took place during the live finale broadcast on JTBC on April 19, 2023, at 10:30 p.m. KST, allowing global audiences to vote in real-time via the show's app and website to determine the ultimate winner. Each team was assigned a unique track tailored to showcase their strengths, with producers including GroovyRoom, Joohoney of Monsta X, Ryan Jhun, KENZIE, HUTA (Lee Min-hyuk of BTOB), and Jay Park contributing to the songs, emphasizing diverse genres from hip-hop-infused anthems to energetic pop tracks.[52][53] The competing teams—MASC (Team 7:00) with "WAVE," DKB (Team 8:00) with "Turning Point," VANNER (Team 11:00) with "Prime Time," BAE173 (Team 13:00) with "GT," M.O.N.T (Team 20:00) with "NOIR," and YOUNITE (Team 24:00) with "This That Shhh"—revealed their group names publicly for the first time during this round, a privilege reserved for finalists. Performances were staged with elaborate choreography and live vocals, highlighting the teams' synergy and stage presence under intense pressure, as the judging panel provided immediate feedback on execution, emotional delivery, and innovation. Host Lee Seung-gi led the event, building suspense through recaps of each team's journey, while the panel summarized key strengths, such as VANNER's polished vocals and dynamic energy in "Prime Time," which resonated strongly with voters.[19][53] Global voting results were tallied live, crowning VANNER as the winner with their standout performance securing the top spot, followed by MASC in second, YOUNITE in third, DKB in fourth, BAE173 in fifth, and M.O.N.T in sixth. The victory entitled VANNER to a grand prize of 300 million KRW (approximately $225,000 USD at the time), funding for a new album release, and a worldwide showcase tour opportunity, while all top six teams earned the right to participate in a post-show "Peak Time" concert tour to further promote their music. The ceremony concluded with celebratory group performances and heartfelt messages from the judges, underscoring the show's theme of giving under-the-radar boy groups a platform for revival.[53][19][54]Results and Rankings
Global Ranking History
The global rankings in Peak Time were primarily determined through two periods of international fan voting conducted via the JTBC website and app, with results integrated alongside benefits from on-site judge and audience scores to form cumulative team positions. The first global vote ran from February 16 to March 8, 2023, influencing initial placements, while the second occurred from March 29 to April 6, 2023, carrying forward adjusted weights for teams that earned double voting benefits from winning rival or union matches. These rankings were revealed progressively across episodes through on-screen graphics, including animated leaderboards that visually tracked position shifts to heighten drama and viewer engagement.[40][49] Team 11:00 (VANNER) demonstrated remarkable consistency, securing the No. 1 spot in the first global vote and maintaining it through subsequent updates, bolstered by strong performances in the rival and union rounds that amplified their vote multiplier. In contrast, Team 23:00 (DGNA) climbed from No. 3 early on to a competitive mid-tier position by the second vote, reflecting growing international momentum from their vocal battle wins, though they later withdrew due to a member controversy. Team 7:00 (MASC) surged from outside the top 5 to No. 2 overall after standout originals match stages. These shifts underscored the impact of performance quality and fan mobilization, with lower-ranked teams like Team 18:00 (BDC) experiencing drops despite solid judge feedback due to lighter global support.[40][55][49] The evolving rankings were a central narrative device, with episode-end reveals often featuring tension-building countdowns on digital boards that highlighted gains or losses, such as Team 20:00 (M.O.N.T)'s steady rise from mid-pack to the top 6 via consistent audience appeal in collaborative performances. Overall, the system emphasized global accessibility, allowing fans worldwide to influence outcomes without regional restrictions, which contributed to diverse team trajectories. Team 23:00 (DGNA) withdrew from the competition prior to the finale due to controversy involving member Karam, affecting the final lineup.[41][56][49]| Position | After First Global Vote (Announced March 1, 2023) | After Second Global Vote (Announced April 12, 2023; Top 6 Only) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team 11:00 (VANNER) | Team 11:00 (VANNER) |
| 2 | Team 24:00 (Soloists) | Team 7:00 (MASC) |
| 3 | Team 23:00 (DGNA) | Team 8:00 (DKB) |
| 4 | Team 13:00 (BAE173) | Team 24:00 (Soloists) |
| 5 | Team 7:00 (MASC) | Team 13:00 (BAE173) |
| 6 | Team 20:00 (M.O.N.T) | Team 20:00 (M.O.N.T) |
| 7 | Team 8:00 (DKB) | |
| 8 | Team 18:00 (BDC) | |
| 9 | Team 14:00 (GHOST9) | |
| 10 | Team 2:00 (NTX) |
Eliminations
The eliminations in Peak Time proceeded through distinct phases aligned with the competition's rounds, primarily determined by judge evaluations in the initial stage and viewer-driven global rankings thereafter, ensuring a progressive reduction in participating teams from an initial 24 (23 groups plus soloists) to a final six for the ultimate showdown.[39] In the first phase, following the Survival Round, teams were assessed based on "PICKs" awarded by a panel of eight professional judges after anonymous cover performances representing various time slots. Teams earning six or more PICKs advanced directly, with eight PICKs denoting an "All PICK" distinction, while those receiving three or fewer were immediately eliminated; teams with four or five PICKs entered a hold status pending judge deliberation. After discussions, the judges selected additional teams from the hold pool, resulting in eight eliminations and 16 teams advancing to the Rival Match. Representative early exits included Team 3:00 (IN2IT), Team 6:00 (AIMERS), Team 10:00 (BTL), Team 12:00 (KINGDOM), Team 16:00 (ROMEO), Team 17:00 (W.A.O), Team 19:00 (DAYDREAM), and Team 22:00 (JWiiver), highlighting the high stakes of the preliminary evaluation.[57][37] The second phase occurred after the Rival Match and Union Match, where the 16 surviving teams competed in paired rivalries and larger union battles, respectively, with performances ranked via cumulative global viewer votes submitted through the official platform. No additional judge saves were available, and eliminations targeted the lowest-ranked unions based solely on these rankings. This cut removed the bottom six teams, narrowing the field to 10 for the Originals Match; examples of impacted teams from this phase include Team 1:00 (DIGNITY) and Team 4:00 (BXB), which exited despite strong preparatory efforts spanning nearly two months. Other eliminated teams were ATBO (5:00), BLITZERS (9:00), BDC (18:00), and 24K (21:00).[46][58][59] Subsequent eliminations after the Originals Match followed a similar global ranking criterion, further reducing the competitors to the top 6, with Team 23:00 (DGNA) withdrawing due to controversy; the eliminated teams were NTX (2:00), GHOST9 (14:00), and BLK (15:00). Throughout, the format prioritized merit-based removals to spotlight rising potential while providing eliminated teams with opportunities like special showcase stages as consolation.[49]Final Outcome
In the finale of Peak Time, held on April 19, 2023, Vanner from Team 11:00 was announced as the winner, securing first place with a total of 293,219 global votes.[53][19] As the grand prize, Vanner received ₩300 million (approximately $225,000), the opportunity for an album release, and a global showcase.[53][19] The final rankings, determined by a combination of pre-voting, real-time global voting, and text voting, placed the top five teams as follows: second place went to MASC from Team 7:00, third to Team 24:00 (comprising soloists including Moon Jongup from former B.A.P, Heedo from B.I.G, Kim Byungjoo from Cya, and Gon from OnlyOneOf), fourth to DKB from Team 8:00, and fifth to BAE173 from Team 13:00.[53][19][9] While specific monetary prizes were awarded only to the winner, the top six teams, including sixth-place M.O.N.T from Team 20:00, benefited from full name disclosure during performances and participation in a post-show concert.[53] The ceremony, hosted by Lee Seung-gi on JTBC, featured live announcements of the rankings amid high anticipation from fans, marking the culmination of the competition without additional eliminations.[53][19] In fulfillment of the prize, Vanner released their first mini-album Veni, Vidi, Vici on August 21, 2023, which included tracks produced during the show and debuted strongly on charts.[60][61]Discography
Releases by Round
The music releases from Peak Time were primarily digital compilation albums, each corresponding to a specific competition stage and made available on major streaming platforms including Melon, Genie, Bugs, Spotify, and Apple Music shortly after the relevant episodes aired. These compilations captured the performances and original tracks produced during the show, allowing global audiences to access the contestants' work beyond television broadcasts. The releases emphasized the teams' vocal, rap, and performance units, with production often involving prominent Korean music producers. For the Survival Round, the debut showcase performances of the 23 participating teams were compiled into Peak Time - Survival Round, a digital album released on February 16, 2023. This initial release featured nine tracks, including covers and signature songs from teams such as NTX's "No Mercy," M.O.N.T's "FEVER," and SEVENUS's "Hello," highlighting the diverse styles of the under-the-radar boy groups.[62] The First Round, known as the Rival Match, resulted in two digital compilations to accommodate the competitive pairings. Peak Time - 1 Round| Round | Album Title | Release Date | Number of Tracks | Key Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Survival Round | Peak Time - Survival Round | February 16, 2023 | 9 | "No Mercy" (NTX), "FEVER" (M.O.N.T) |
| First Round: Rival Match Pt.1 | Peak Time - 1 Round | February 23, 2023 | 6 | Covers by TEAM 7:00, TEAM 20:00 |
| First Round: Rival Match Pt.2 | Peak Time - 1 Round | March 2, 2023 | 3 | "Bang!" (TEAM 8:00) |
| Second Round: Union Match Pt.1 | Peak Time - 2 Round | March 9, 2023 | 4 | "My Bag" (Rap Unit C), "Way Back Home" (Vocal Unit C) |
| Second Round: Union Match Pt.2 | Peak Time - 2 Round | March 16, 2023 | 2 | "Behind You" (Vocal Team B), "Time of Our Life" (Vocal Team A) |
| Third Round: Originals Match | Peak Time - 3 Round | March 23, 2023 | 16 | "Like We've Never Been" (M.O.N.T), "STEP BY STEP" (24K) |
| Final Round | Peak Time - | April 20, 2023 | 7 | "Prime Time" (VANNER), "WAVE" (MASC) |