Peak Time

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.{{cite web|script-title=ko:초대형 글로벌 아이돌 프로젝트, '피크타임' 참가팀 모집!|trans-title=Super Large Global Idol Project, 'Peak Time' Recruiting Teams!|url=https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12063143|website=JTBC|language=ko|date=June 20, 2022|access-date=February 20, 2023|archive-date=February 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220133921/https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12063143|url-status=live}} Ma commented that he "wanted to provide a platform" to those "who didn't have a chance to make themselves known to the public."{{cite web|script-title=ko:'Peak Time' brings spotlights to underrated K-pop groups|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/02/688_345592.html|website=The Korea Times|author=Lee, Gyu-lee|date=February 16, 2023|access-date=February 25, 2023|archive-date=February 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224235735/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/02/688_345592.html|url-status=live}}

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.{{cite web|script-title=ko:글로벌 아이돌 서바이벌 '피크타임' 이승기 MC 전격 합류|trans-title=Global Idol Survival 'Peak Time' Lee Seung-gi joins MC|url=https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12106763|website=JTBC|language=ko|date=December 12, 2022|access-date=February 16, 2023|archive-date=February 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230215190218/https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12106763|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Singer, actor Lee Seung-gi to host new JTBC survival program 'Peak Time'|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/12/12/entertainment/television/Lee-Seunggi-JTBC-Peak-Time/20221212142645679.html|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|author=Lee, Jae-lim|date=December 12, 2022|access-date=February 25, 2023|archive-date=February 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230215204832/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/12/12/entertainment/television/Lee-Seunggi-JTBC-Peak-Time/20221212142645679.html|url-status=live}}

The panel of judges, consisting of eight people, was announced on December 20, 2022.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'피크타임' 심사위원 대공개! 압도적 라인업에 기대감 상승|trans-title='Peak Time' judges revealed! Anticipation rises with overwhelming lineup|url=https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12107790|website=JTBC|language=ko|date=December 20, 2022|access-date=February 16, 2023|archive-date=December 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221221180133/https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12107790|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|script-title=ko:MC 이승기→심사위원장 규현, JTBC 서바이벌 '피크타임' 라인업 완성[공식]|trans-title=MC Lee Seung-gi → Judge Kyu-hyun, JTBC survival 'Peak Time' lineup complete [Official]|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202212200958320410|website=Newsen|language=ko|author=Hwang Hye-jin|date=December 20, 2022|access-date=February 22, 2023|archive-date=February 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222121211/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202212200958320410|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=JTBC's K-pop competition program 'Peak Time' offers idols a second shot|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/02/15/entertainment/television/Korea-Peak-Time-Jay-Park/20230215163134038.html|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|author=Lim, Jeong-won|date=February 15, 2023|access-date=February 25, 2023|archive-date=February 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224233658/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/02/15/entertainment/television/Korea-Peak-Time-Jay-Park/20230215163134038.html|url-status=live}} 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,{{cite web|script-title=ko:라이언 전, '피크타임' 심사위원 "참가팀에 용기주고파"|trans-title=Ryan Jeon, 'Peak Time' judge "I want to give courage to the participating team"|url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/4900730|website=News1|language=ko|author=Hwang, Mi-hyun|date=December 21, 2022|access-date=February 22, 2023|archive-date=February 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222125249/https://www.news1.kr/articles/4900730|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'피크타임' 측 "송민호 일정상 하차...마마무 문별 합류 예정"[공식]|trans-title='Peak Time' reports "Song Mino steps down due to schedule conflicts...Mamamoo Moonbyul expected to join in"[Official]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=468&aid=0000922376|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Seoul|language=ko|date=February 16, 2023|access-date=February 18, 2023|archive-date=February 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230218045719/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=468&aid=0000922376|url-status=live}}

{{Series overview

| infoA = Time slot

| episodes1 = 11

| episodes1A = 2

| released1A = {{Start date|2023|02|15}}

| infoA1A = Wednesday at 20:50 (KST)

| episodes1B = 9

| start1B = {{Start date|2023|02|22}}

| end1B = {{End date|2023|04|19}}

| infoA1B = Wednesday at 22:30 (KST)

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{{Further|Peak Time#Global ranking history|l1=Peak Time § Global ranking history}}

The official website and Naver NOW app are the primary platforms to vote for the contestants.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'피크타임', 1차 글로벌 투표 오픈..홈페이지 서버 다운 해프닝|trans-title='Peak Time', 1st Global Voting Open... Led to Homepage Server Down|url=http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202302160713043735373_1|website=Herald Pop|publisher=Herald Corporation|language=ko|date=February 16, 2023|access-date=February 27, 2023|archive-date=February 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230227123529/http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202302160713043735373_1|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:'싱어게인' 이어 '피크타임'도..착한 오디션의 매운맛(ft.이승기)|trans-title=Following 'Singer Again', 'Peak Time' also...the spiciness of a good audition (ft. Lee Seung-gi)|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000691582|via=Naver|work=Newsen|language=ko|author=Park Ah-reum|date=February 20, 2023|access-date=March 16, 2023|archive-date=March 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230316043546/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000691582|url-status=live}}

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.{{cite episode|number=2|series=Peak Time|network=JTBC|language=ko}}

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.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'피크타임' 참가팀 합격 여부 결정할 2차 글로벌 투표 돌입|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202303231631531910|website=Newsen|language=ko|author=Park Ah-reum|date=March 23, 2023|access-date=March 31, 2023|archive-date=March 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331115844/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202303231631531910|url-status=live}}{{cite episode|number=7|series=Peak Time|network=JTBC|language=ko}}

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.{{cite web|script-title=ko:B.A.P 문종업, 1인 참가자로 깜짝 등장→'프듀' 출신 대거 도전(피크타임)[어제TV]|trans-title=BAP Moon Jong-up, a surprise appearance as a solo contestant→A large number of challenges from 'Produce' (Peak Time) [Yesterday TV]|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202302152054322510|website=Newsen|language=ko|author=Lee, Ha-na|date=February 16, 2022|access-date=February 24, 2023|archive-date=February 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224103321/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202302152054322510|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|script-title=ko:[리뷰] '피크타임' 간절함 빛나는 무대의 연속... 16개팀 1라운드 진출|trans-title=[Review] 'Peak Time' A series of stages that shine with earnestness... 16 teams advanced to the 1st round|url=https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12114910|website=JTBC|language=ko|author=Park, Sang-hoo|date=February 16, 2022|access-date=February 24, 2023|archive-date=February 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224103546/https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12114910|url-status=live}}

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.{{cite web|title=Kim Hyun-jae of JTBC's 'Peak Time' leaves show amid bullying allegation|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/03/13/entertainment/television/Korea-JTBC-Peaktime/20230313153041010.html|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|author=Cho, Yong-jun|date=March 13, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313101918/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/03/13/entertainment/television/Korea-JTBC-Peaktime/20230313153041010.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:'피크타임' 학폭 의혹! "참가자 B에게 가스라이팅 당해.."→제작진 "사실 관계 확인 중"|trans-title=Suspicion of 'Peak Time' school violence! "Gaslighted by participant B..."→Creating staff "Checking the facts"|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=241&aid=0003260833|via=Naver|publisher=Ilgan Sports|language=ko|author=Lee, Ji-soo|date=March 6, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306121341/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=241&aid=0003260833|url-status=live}} In a March 9 statement, the producers condemned school violence and announced a "careful investigation" into the claims to "clearly understand what [had] happened".{{cite web|title='Peak Time' contestant Kim Hyun-jae caught in school bullying allegations|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/03/09/entertainment/television/Korea-Peak-Time-JTBC/20230309171857798.html|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|author=Lim, Jeong-won|date=March 9, 2023|access-date=March 14, 2023|archive-date=March 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230309123220/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/03/09/entertainment/television/Korea-Peak-Time-JTBC/20230309171857798.html|url-status=live}} However, given the complexity of the situation and the time needed for verification, the production team ultimately decided to remove Kim from the program.

On April 7, the production team confirmed that Team 23:00 had voluntarily withdrawn from the show ahead of the second elimination round.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'피크타임' 가람 사생활 논란 2주만에 팀23시 전원 하차 결정[공식]|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202304071619261910|website=Newsen|language=ko|author=Park, Ah-reum|date=April 7, 2023|access-date=April 8, 2023|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408034140/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202304071619261910|url-status=live}} The announcement followed the circulation of photos on South Korean forums showing Karam socializing with Japanese adult video actors.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'피크타임' 출연자, 사생활 논란 후폭풍..'하차vs사생활' [★FOCUS] 사생활 논란에 휘말린 JTBC '피크타임' 출연자 가람|url=https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2023033114080631162|website=Star News Korea|language=ko|author=Lee, Kyung-ho|date=March 31, 2023|access-date=April 8, 2023|archive-date=April 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401025315/https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2023033114080631162|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:학폭 의혹→AV배우 파티...출연자 과거 논란에 저무는 '피크타임' [이슈VS이슈]|url=https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/377696|publisher=iMBC|language=ko|author=Baek, Seunghoon|date=April 1, 2023|access-date=April 8, 2023|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408042954/https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/377696|url-status=live}}

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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.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'피크타임' 첫방, 생존 경쟁→'팀 24시' 반전 무대까지|trans-title=First broadcast of 'Peak Time', competition for survival→'Team 24 Hours' unexpected performance|url=https://sports.hankooki.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=6820939|website=Sports Korea|language=ko|author=Jo, Eun-ae|date=February 16, 2023|access-date=February 20, 2023|archive-date=February 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220031737/https://sports.hankooki.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=6820939|url-status=live}} Full versions of the team performances were uploaded to the official Peak Time YouTube channel, regardless of whether they were previously broadcast or not.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'피크타임' 화제곡 '여보세요'→'멋' 라이브 음원 9곡 정식 발매|trans-title='Peak Time' hit songs 'Hello'→'The Real' 9 live versions officially released|url=https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202302161757003&sec_id=540101&pt=nv|website=Sports Kyunghyang|publisher=Kyunghyang Shinmun|language=ko|author=Son, Bong-seok|date=February 16, 2023|access-date=February 25, 2023|archive-date=February 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224223347/https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202302161757003&sec_id=540101&pt=nv|url-status=live}}

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. 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.

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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.

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.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'피크타임' 치열한 라이벌 매치 대결..팀 11시 글로벌 투표 현재 1위 [종합]|trans-title='Peak Time' Fierce Rival Match Showdown...Team 11:00 Global Voting Current 1st Place [Comprehensive]|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1112047660|website=Osen|language=ko|author=Ji, Min-kyung|date=February 23, 2023|access-date=March 2, 2023|archive-date=March 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230302131543/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1112047660|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:박재범 "솔직히 너무 심각..해결책 찾았으면 좋겠다" 매운맛 일침('피크타임')[종합]|trans-title=Jay Park "Honestly, it's too serious.. I wish I could find a solution" Spicy hint ('Peak Time')[Comprehensive]|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1112052129|website=Osen|language=ko|author=Kang, Seo-jeong|date=March 2, 2023|access-date=March 2, 2023|archive-date=March 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230302131746/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1112052129|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|script-title=ko:박재범 "'피크타임' 생겨 다행...몰랐으면 아까울 뻔"|trans-title=Jay Park "I'm glad there was a 'Peak Time'...It would have been a waste if I didn't know"|url=https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12115788|website=JTBC|language=ko|date=February 23, 2023|access-date=March 2, 2023|archive-date=March 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230302132718/https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12115788|url-status=live}}

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.

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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.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'피크타임' 살벌한 '합숙 훈련' 포착 "우리 지금 큰일 났어"|trans-title='Peak time' bloody 'training camp' caught "We're in big trouble now"|url=https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12116507|website=JTBC|language=ko|date=March 1, 2023|access-date=March 4, 2023|archive-date=March 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304041113/https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12116507|url-status=live}}

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.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'피크타임' 불꽃 튀는 2라운드 연합 매치의 승자는?|trans-title=Who is the winner of the 'Peak Time' sparkling round 2 union match?|url=https://www.onews.tv/news/articleView.html?idxno=157098|website=Onews|language=ko|author=Kim, Han-bin|date=March 8, 2023|access-date=March 16, 2023|archive-date=March 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230316040435/https://www.onews.tv/news/articleView.html?idxno=157098|url-status=live}}

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.

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.{{cite web|script-title=ko:[리뷰] '피크타임' 2라운드 포문 열었다... 랩 유닛 대결 승자는 B 연합|trans-title=[Review] 'Peak Time' 2nd round opened... The winner of the rap unit battle is Union B|url=https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12117603|website=JTBC|language=ko|author=Park, Sang-hoo|date=March 9, 2023|access-date=March 12, 2023|archive-date=March 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230312065327/https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12117603|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:"1등 못하면 머리카락 자르겠다" 파격 공약까지(피크타임)|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202303151008141910|website=Newsen|language=ko|author=Park, Ah-reum|date=March 15, 2023|archive-date=March 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318235618/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202303151008141910|url-status=live}}

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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.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'피크타임' 3라운드 신곡 매치 경연곡, 음원으로 먼저 베일 벗는다|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202303231032381910|website=Newsen|language=ko|author=Park, Ah-reum|date=March 23, 2023|access-date=March 25, 2023|archive-date=March 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325050850/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202303231032381910|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|script-title=ko:박재범 "곡이 팀 8시 효과 받아" 파워청량 '코코 콜라다'로 올픽('피크타임')[종합]|trans-title=Jay Park "The song received the effect of the team's 8 o'clock" All-pick ('Peak Time') with the power refreshing 'Coco Colada'[Comprehensive]|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1112071110|website=Osen|language=ko|author=Kang, Seo-jeong|date=March 30, 2023|access-date=March 31, 2023|archive-date=March 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331121159/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1112071110|url-status=live}}

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K-pop top producers took part in producing songs for this round.{{cite web|script-title=ko:비투비 이민혁·몬스타엑스 주헌→박재범, '피크타임' 결승전 신곡 프로듀싱|trans-title=BTOB Lee Min-hyuk · MONSTA X Jooheon → Park Jae-beom, 'Peak Time' Final New Song Producer|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004823279|via=Naver|publisher=Osen|language=ko|author=Jang, Woo-young|date=April 6, 2023|access-date=April 6, 2023|archive-date=April 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406090836/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004823279|url-status=live}} During this round their identity was revealed, competed with their original name.

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All releases were produced by SLL and Kakao Entertainment.{{cite web|title=PEAK TIME - Survival Round album information|url=https://www.melon.com/album/music.htm?albumId=11177362|website=Melon|publisher=Kakao Entertainment Corp|language=ko|access-date=February 25, 2023|archive-date=February 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224221444/https://www.melon.com/album/music.htm?albumId=11177362|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=PEAK TIME - 1 Round Part.1 album information|url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=11187910|website=Melon|publisher=Kakao Entertainment Corp|language=ko|access-date=February 27, 2023|archive-date=February 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226150126/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=11187910|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=PEAK TIME - 1 Round Part.2 album information|url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=11193447|website=Melon|publisher=Kakao Entertainment Corp|language=ko|access-date=March 5, 2023|archive-date=March 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304145251/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=11193447|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=PEAK TIME - 2 Round Part.1 album information|url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=11199557|website=Melon|publisher=Kakao Entertainment Corp|language=ko|access-date=March 12, 2023|archive-date=March 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230311175313/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=11199557|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=PEAK TIME - 2 Round Part.2 album information|url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=11204263|website=Melon|publisher=Kakao Entertainment Corp|language=ko|access-date=March 17, 2023|archive-date=March 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317203835/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=11204263|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=PEAK TIME - 3Round album information|url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=11209109|website=Melon|publisher=Kakao Entertainment Corp|language=ko|access-date=March 31, 2023|archive-date=March 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323181920/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=11209109|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=PEAK TIME - album information|url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=11227528|website=Melon|publisher=Kakao Entertainment Corp|language=ko|access-date=April 21, 2023|archive-date=April 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230429153734/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=11227528|url-status=live}} Releases consist of live recordings of a few selected performances from each round.

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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".{{cite web|title=Will Korean audition programs have viewers hooked once again?|url=https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230227000673|website=The Korea Herald|author=Lee Si-jin|date=February 27, 2023|access-date=March 6, 2023}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:새로운 아이돌 서바이벌 '피크타임'이 시작됐습니다.|trans-title=A new idol survival show title 'Peak Time' has premiered.|url=https://www.marieclairekorea.com/culture/2023/02/peaktime/|website=Marie Claire|language=ko|access-date=March 17, 2023|archive-date=March 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308044420/https://www.marieclairekorea.com/culture/2023/02/peaktime/|url-status=live}}

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.

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