# Peak Time

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. 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.
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. The winning team, Vanner received a monetary prize of ₩300 million, an album release, and a global showcase.

## Background and production
### Development

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. 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. Ma commented that he "wanted to provide a platform" to those "who didn't have a chance to make themselves known to the public."
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.
The panel of judges, consisting of eight people, was announced on December 20, 2022. 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. 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. Regarding their roles as judges, Jhun aims to instill the importance of teamwork in the contestants, while Young hopes to impart the skills that she has learned through her experiences as a K-pop idol. Moonbyul joined the panel starting from the second round after Mino stepped down to fulfill his mandatory military service.

### Broadcast schedule

| Season | Episodes | Episodes | Originally released | Originally released | Time slot |
| Season | Episodes | Episodes | First released | Last released | Time slot |
| 1 | 11 | 2 | February 15, 2023 (2023-02-15) | February 15, 2023 (2023-02-15) | Wednesday at 20:50 (KST) |
| 1 | 11 | 9 | February 22, 2023 (2023-02-22) | April 19, 2023 (2023-04-19) | Wednesday at 22:30 (KST) |

### Voting system

The official website and Naver NOW app are the primary platforms to vote for the contestants.
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.
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.

## Contestants

The show's contestants make up 24 teams, each representing an "hour" of the day, following the 24-hour clock notation (e.g. Team 01:00, Team 02:00, etc. until Team 24:00). With the exception of Team 24:00, each team represents a K-pop boy band that has already debuted or is at the cusp of debuting. Team 24:00 was created by the judging panel from a pool of individual applicants or "1-member teams" (Korean: 1인 팀). These ten contestants auditioned for the program without their fellow bandmates, as they were not able to participate due to varying reasons. 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 that were not chosen by the judges were eliminated.
On March 6, 2023, bullying allegations against Kim Hyun-jae of Team 24:00 surfaced from within a popular South Korean online community, leading to his removal from the show on March 13. In a press release from March 9, the producers of Peak Time condemned school bullying and violence and stated that they are leading a "careful investigation" on the allegations to "clearly understand what [had] happened". But as this was not something that could be "concluded in a short amount of time", they ultimately decided to remove Kim.
On April 7, the production team announced that Team 23:00 decided to leave the show before the second elimination round. This was after photos of Karam partying with Japanese AV actors had been published on various South Korean online communities.

### Color key

List of Peak Time contestants :
| Team | Identity | Members |
| Team 01:00 | Dignity | HyeongjinLukeLuoMinseokOn |
| Team 02:00 | NTX | ChanghunEunhoHojunHyeongjinJaeminRawhyunSeungwonYunhyeok |
| Team 03:00 | In2It | HyunukInhoInpyoIsaacJiahnYeontae |
| Team 04:00 | BXB | HaminHyunwooJihunJuneSiwoo |
| Team 05:00 | ATBO | Bae Hyun-junJeong Seung-hwanKim Yeon-kyuOh Jun-seokRyu Jun-minSeok Rak-wonWon Bin |
| Team 06:00 | Aimers | DoryunEunjunSeunghwanSeunghyunWooyoungYoel |
| Team 07:00 | Masc | HeejaeIreah |
| Team 08:00 | DKB | D1E-ChanGKHarry-JuneHeechanJunseoLuneTeoYuku |
| Team 09:00 | Blitzers | ChrisGo_UJinhwaJuhanLutanSyaWooju |
| Team 10:00 | BTL | JoelLee Sang-hyunLee Hyung-gunOh Yun-jun |
| Team 11:00 | Vanner | AhxianGonHyeseongTaehwanYeonggwang |
| Team 12:00 | Kingdom | ArthurDannHwonIvanJahanLouisMujin |
| Team 13:00 | BAE173 | BitDohaJ-MinJunseoHangyulMuzinYoojunYoungseo |
| Team 14:00 | Ghost9 | Choi Jun-sungLee Jin-wooLee Kang-sungLee Woo-jinLee ShinPrinceSon Jun-hyung |
| Team 15:00 | BLK | IlkyungInhoSorimTaebin |
| Team 16:00 | Romeo | HyunkyungKangminKyleSeunghwan |
| Team 17:00 | W.A.O | ChanghyunDonghwaFilipGuwonHyeongseokNoa |
| Team 18:00 | BDC | Hong Seong-junKim Si-hunYun Jung-hwan |
| Team 19:00 | Daydream | HeesooJiho |
| Team 20:00 | M.O.N.T | BitsaeonRoda |
| Team 21:00 | 24K | ImchanKiyongTakeruXiwooYuma |
| Team 22:00 | JWiiver | Chae GahoGabinJuKangRihanRaotsRoshinRyujei |
| Team 23:00 | The Boss | InjunJayKaram |
| Team 24:00 | — | GonHeedoKim Byung-jooMoon Jong-up |

## Competition rounds
### Survival round

Episodes 1 and 2, which were both broadcast on February 15, 2023, encompassed the entirety of the survival round. 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. Full versions of the team performances were uploaded to the official Peak Time YouTube channel, regardless of whether they were previously broadcast or not.
For this round, the 23 teams were divided into three sections: the "Rookie" section, the "Booster" section, and the "Suspended Activity" section. 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. 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 until they either get eliminated or reach the final Top 6.

#### Color key

Towards the end of the survival round, the 1-member teams (Korean: 1인 팀) were introduced and performed on stage. After seeing all ten performances, the judges chose the contestants whom they wanted to form Team 24:00.
1-member team performances :
| # | 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

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. 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.
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.

#### Color key

Rival match results :
| # | Concept | Corner | Team | Song | PICK |
| 3.1 | Synchronization 2 (칼군무 2) | Blue corner | Team 04:00 | "Victory Song" (승전가) by Stray Kids | 8 |
| 3.2 | Synchronization 2 (칼군무 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 | Refreshing (청량) | 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 | Bad boys (악동) | 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 | Soloists (솔로) | 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 | Sexy (섹시) | 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 | Emotional (감성) | 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 | Synchronization 1 (칼군무 1) | 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 | Girl groups (걸그룹) | Red corner | Team 02:00 | "The Boys" by Girls' Generation | 2 |

### Second round – Union match

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.
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. 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.
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.
Unified teams for the union match :
| Alliance A | Alliance B | Alliance C | Alliance D |
| 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.

#### Color key

Union match results :
| # | Alliance | Song | Result | MVP |
| 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 | J-Min (Team 13:00) |
| 5.3 | D | "Fiancé" (아낙네) by Mino | 691 | J-Min (Team 13:00) |
| 5.4 | B | "Dang Dang Dang" (땡땡땡) by Supreme Team | 790 | J-Min (Team 13:00) |
| 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 | Choi Jun-sung (Team 14:00) |
| 6.2 | B | "Behind You" by Park Jin-young | 709 | Choi Jun-sung (Team 14:00) |
| 6.3 | D | "My Sea" (아이와 나의 바다) by IU | 767 | Choi Jun-sung (Team 14:00) |
| 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 | Moon Jong-up (Team 24:00) |
| 6.6 | C | "Bad" by Christopher | 789 | Moon Jong-up (Team 24:00) |
| 6.7 | D | "Power" by Little Mix | 779 | Moon Jong-up (Team 24:00) |

### Third round – Originals match

The third round was revealed to be an "originals match" (Korean: 신곡 매치) in Episode 7, which broadcast on March 22. 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. 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.

#### Color key

Originals match results :
| # | Team | New song | PICK | PICK | Result |
| # | Team | New song | Judges | Audience | Result |
| 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

K-pop top producers took part in producing songs for this round. During this round their identity was revealed, competed with their original name.
Final Round results :
| # | Production Credit | New Song | Team | Final rank |
| 1 | Composition: Ryan S. Jhun, Benjamin Samama, Cory Enemy, Kyle Trewartha, Michael Trewartha Lyrics: Jessica Yoowon Oh, Ryan S. Jhun, Benjamin Samama, Cory Enemy, Kyle Trewartha, Michael Trewartha | "Prime Time" | Vanner (Team 11:00) | 1 |
| 2 | Composition: Joohoney, Ye-Yo! (Yeyosound) Lyrics: Joohoney, Ye-Yo! (Yeyosound) Arrangement: Joohoney, Ye-Yo! (Yeyosound) | "Turning Point" | DKB (Team 08:00) | 4 |
| 3 | Composition: Cha Cha Malone, Jay Park, Big Naughty Lyrics: BIG Naughty, pH-1, Jay Park Arrangement: Cha Cha Malone | "This That Shhh" | B.A.P, Topp-Dogg, B.I.G, Argon (Team 24:00) | 3 |
| 4 | Composition: KENZIE, Mike Daley, Mitchell Owens, Adrian McKinnon Lyrics: KENZIE Arrangement: Mike Daley, Mitchell Owens | "GT" | BAE173 (Team 13:00) | 5 |
| 5 | Composition: Lee Min-hyuk (HUTA), AFTRSHOK, SeimSame, Joseph K Lyrics: Lee Min-hyuk (HUTA) Arrangement: AFTRSHOK, SeimSame, Joseph K | "NOIR" | M.O.N.T (Team 20:00) | 6 |
| 6 | Composition: GroovyRoom, GONEISBACK Lyrics: Shannon, BuildingOwner Arrangement: GroovyRoom, GONEISBACK | "Wave" | MASC (Team 07:00) | 2 |

## Global ranking history

Summary of the teams' rankings :
| # | Episode 3 | Episode 4 | Episode 5 | Episode 6 | Episode 7 | Episode 8 | Episode 10 | Episode 11 |
| 1 | Team 11:00 | Team 11:00 | Team 11:00 | Team 11:00 | Team 13:00 5 | Undisclosed | Team 11:00 | Vanner Team 11:00 |
| 2 | Team 24:00 | Team 23:00 1 | Team 23:00 | Team 23:00 | Team 11:00 1 | Undisclosed | Team 07:00 | Masc Team 07:00 |
| 3 | Team 23:00 | Team 07:00 2 | Team 07:00 | Team 07:00 | Team 23:00 1 | Undisclosed | Team 08:00 | Team 24:00 1 |
| 4 | Team 13:00 | Team 24:00 2 | Team 24:00 | Team 20:00 1 | Team 20:00 | Undisclosed | Team 24:00 | DKB Team 08:00 1 |
| 5 | Team 07:00 | Team 20:00 1 | Team 20:00 | Team 24:00 1 | Team 08:00 2 | Undisclosed | Team 23:00 | BAE173 Team 13:00 1 |
| 6 | Team 20:00 | Team 13:00 2 | Team 13:00 | Team 13:00 | Team 24:00 1 | Undisclosed | Team 13:00 2 | M.O.N.T Team 20:00 1 |
| 7 | Team 08:00 | Team 08:00 | Team 08:00 | Team 08:00 | Team 14:00 2 | Team 20:00 3 | Team 20:00 | |
| 8 | Team 18:00 | Team 18:00 | Team 18:00 | Team 02:00 2 | Team 15:00 4 | Team 13:00 7 | Team 14:00 1 | |
| 9 | Team 14:00 | Team 14:00 | Team 14:00 | Team 14:00 | Team 04:00 6 | Team 14:00 2 | Team 02:00 | |
| 10 | Team 02:00 | Team 02:00 | Team 02:00 | Team 18:00 2 | Team 07:00 7 | Team 15:00 2 | Team 15:00 | |
| 11 | Team 15:00 | Team 15:00 | Team 15:00 | Team 21:00 1 | Team 05:00 1 | | | |
| 12 | Team 05:00 | Team 21:00 1 | Team 21:00 | Team 15:00 1 | Team 21:00 1 | | | |
| 13 | Team 21:00 | Team 05:00 1 | Team 04:00 1 | Team 01:00 2 | Team 02:00 5 | | | |
| 14 | Team 09:00 | Team 04:00 1 | Team 05:00 1 | Team 05:00 | Team 01:00 1 | | | |
| 15 | Team 04:00 | Team 01:00 1 | Team 01:00 | Team 04:00 2 | Team 18:00 5 | | | |
| 16 | Team 01:00 | Team 09:00 2 | Team 09:00 | Team 09:00 | Team 09:00 | | | |

### First phase elimination
#### Color key

1st Global Vote Final Tally results :
| # | 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
#### Color key

2nd Global Vote Final Tally results :
| # | 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 | Final six |
| 3 | Team 08:00 | 444,606.8 | 145,962.6 | 590,569.4 | Final six |
| 4 | Team 24:00 | 574,357.3 | — | 574,357.3 | Final six |
| 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 | Final six |
| 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

Live Vote Final Results :
| # | Team | 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

All releases were produced by SLL and Kakao Entertainment. Releases consist of live recordings of a few selected performances from each round.

### Final round release
## Reception
### Audience response

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".

### Ratings

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.
Average TV viewership ratings :
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea) | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea) |
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Nationwide | Seoul |
| 1 | February 15, 2023 | 1.298% (27th) | 1.6% (NR) |
| 2 | February 15, 2023 | 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) | N/A |
| 6 | March 15, 2023 | 0.718% (32nd) | N/A |
| 7 | March 22, 2023 | 0.602% (36th) | N/A |
| 8 | March 29, 2023 | 0.493% (40th) | N/A |
| 9 | April 5, 2023 | 0.479% (49th) | N/A |
| 10 | April 12, 2023 | 0.525% (41st) | N/A |
| 11 | April 19, 2023 | 0.493% (36th) | N/A |
| Average | Average | 0.770% | 1.6% |
| In this table, blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and red numbers represent the highest ratings. N/A denotes ratings that were not published. NR denotes that the show did not rank in the top 10 daily programs on that date. This show aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS). ||||

## Aftermath
### Peak Time Concert: Your Time

| Date | City | Country | Venue | Line-up |
| May 5–7, 2023 | Seoul | South Korea | Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium | Top 6 |
| June 24–25, 2023 | Busan | South Korea | 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

| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2023 | Play Time | |
| 2023 | Pick Time in Peak Time | |
| 2023 | Behind Time | |
| 2023 | Picnic Time | Reality show featuring the winner of Peak Time, Vanner |
| 2023 | Hidden Time | |
| 2023 | Peak-log | |