JTBC's 'Peak Time' Judge Lineup Criticized — Why Is It 'Uncomfortable'?
JTBC's judge lineup for "Peak Time" drew mixed reactions. While many were excited with the selection, others criticized it for an "uncomfortable" reason.
Why is it being criticized?
Online Community Questions JTBC's Choice of Judges: 'Why is Tiffany the only female judge?'
On December 20, 2022, JTBC announced the judge lineup for upcoming survival show "Peak Time."
The judges consist of Super Junior Kyuhyun, WINNER Song Mino, Jay Park, Highlight Gikwang, INFINITE Sungkyu, and SNSD Tiffany. It will also feature performance director Shim Jae Won, who has worked with famous groups SHINee, EXO, aespa, and TVXQ.
With a star-studded lineup, fans were excited to hear the news, since many of the judges are their favorites. The show will present groups who were affected by pandemic, disbandment, and hiatus. It will also showcase groups who are currently active in the industry.
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Upon seeing the news, netizens shared their thoughts. They praised the program for giving judges an opportunity to relay their wisdom.
Others expressed their excitement for the judges' appearances, as well as commend SNSD Tiffany for her dominating aura in the lineup.
peak time is such a good show for gk to judge on, there’s so much to be said about HL being viewed as a recycled group during debut to legal battles with their agency… i want to see him share his own wisdom and experiences with the contestantspic.twitter.com/vfnn2GZUNa
— nicole | 🩵💛💚💜 (@sunshinegttk) February 6, 2023
Tiffany emits this dominating aura being the only woman among these guys. 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/dss1Xy5256
— elle ❀♡ Tiffany NEW ERA (@tiffany_univrse) February 7, 2023
Meanwhile, some netizens wondered why Tiffany was the only female judge in "Peak Time." They called out the roster's uncomfortable nature, due to male idols dominating the lineup. Furthermore, some wondered JTBC's inability in hiring another female judge to implement variety.
See their comments below:
the fact that they have shitty ass men and then the only woman there is tiffany makes me uncomfortable 😭 https://t.co/Jrdh7DZMkH
— erin kellyman bubble updates (@dykes4tiffany) February 7, 2023
looking at this frame is already making me hold my breath
— KRIS✨ (@BLUE56709) February 8, 2023
JTBC's 'Peak Time' Lineup Announced: 24K, ATBO, More!
With JTBC announcing their judge lineup, they also revealed the list of contestants, which included 23 groups. "Peak Time" plans to give opportunities to groups who were caught in the pandemic's grasp.
In 2020, there were numerous cases of disbandments and idols going on hiatus. It didn't only affect the artists' reputation, but their daily life as well. The year 2020 was a turning point for everyone and that includes K-pop artists.
On the program, different groups will be presented. Active ones such as AIMERS, BAE173, and ATBO will be gracing the survival program.
"Peak Time" also involved DIGNITY, a boy group that has yet to debut, and other groups that debuted in K-pop's 2nd gen era.
See the full lineup below:
1. 24K
2. AIMERS
3. ATBO
4. BAE173
5. BDC
6. BLITZERS
7. BTL
8. BXB
9. DAYDREAM
10. DNGA
11. DIGNITY
12. DKB
13. GHOST9
14. IN2IT
15. JWiiver
16. KINGDOM
17. MASC
18. MONT
19. NTX
20. ROMEO
21. BLK
22. VANNER
23. WAO
"Peak Time" will premiere its first two episodes on February 15. Viewers are expected to witness the groups' performances, competition, and return to the K-pop scene.
What's your take on the issue? Did you find the lineup uncomfortable or amazing? Let us know in the comments below!
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