'Peak Time' Episode 1 Recap: Groups Deliver Cover Performances, Experience 1st Eliminations
JTBC's brand new survival show "Peak Time" has now premiered its first episode, locking all viewers' attention.
Read here to see highlights of the program's episode one!
23 'Peak Time' Contestants Deliver Energetic Cover Performances
On February 15, JTBC's "Peak Time" has premiered its highly anticipated first episode. The show will focus on bringing out the best on contestants, and shine spotlight to underrated groups.
"Peak Time" will focus on finding which band will be the next "worldwide idol group." The participants, which tracks many of K-pop's disbanded or dormant acts, will compete in the cutthroat competition for international recognition.
The show will be hosted by actor-MC Lee Seung Gi, starring alongside notable judges such as Jay Park, SNSD Tiffany, Super Junior Kyuhyun, Highlight Lee Gikwang, Infinite Sungkyu and WINNER Song Mino, who was replaced shortly by MAMAMOO Moonbyul due to his conflicting schedule.
In the first "survival round," all 23 participants performed without disclosing their group name. Each team will instead choose a number from 1 to 23, which parallels military time. The numbers will be their temporary group name on the competition.
Only the top 6 finalists would be permitted to unveil their group name on the show, and take part part in a "Peak Time" concert tour, according to Lee Seung Gi.
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The main prize is 300 million won ($232,932 USD). The victor will also get the chance to hold a global showcase and release a new album, putting them on the radar.
Teams had to get votes from six judges or more to advance to the "survival round," while those who received four or five votes were placed "on hold." Lastly, teams who garnered three votes or less were instantly eliminated.
Judges gathered their thoughts together to finalize which of the teams will advance to the second round and teams who will be put on hold. Meanwhile, teams who are eliminated will finally reveal their group name before leaving.
Which teams were eliminated during the first round?
'Peak Time' Judges Reveal Eliminated Contestants, Assign Members of Team 24:00
On the episode's climax, five solo competitors - B.A.P. Moon Jong Up, B.I.G. Heedo, ToppDogg Kim Byung Joo, ARGON Gon, and BLACK6IX Kim Hyun Jae - were selected to join Team 24:00, a final team that will advance to the next round.
While there were who advanced, there were also others who were eliminated. The groups removed were IN21 (Team 3:00) AIMERS (Team 6:00), BTL (Team 10:00), KINGDOM (Team 12:00), ROMEO (Team 16:00), W.A.O (Team 17:00), DAYDREAM (Team 19:00), and JWiiver (Team 22:00).
Watch some of the teams' performances here:
1. GHOST9 (Team 14:00) - GOT7's "Never Ever"
2. BAE173 (Team 13:00) - SuperM's "Tiger Inside"
3. KINGDOM (Team 12:00) - VIXX's "Shangri-La"
4. DKB (Team 8:00) - ATEEZ's "The Real (Heung Ver.)"
5. 24K (Team 21:00) - BTS's "Go Go"
6. ATBO (Team 5:00) - EXO's "Growl"
7. BLK (Team 15:00) - MONSTA X's "Beautiful"
8. IN2IT (Team 3:00) - ENHYPEN's "FEVER"
9. VANNER (Team 11:00) - SEVENTEEN's "Adore U"
10. NTX (Team 2:00) - BAP's "NO MERCY"
11. BDC (Team 18:00) - EXO-CBX's "Blooming Day"
12. MASC (Team 7:00) - NU'EST's "Hello"
13. DIGNITY (Team 1:00) - Wanna One's "BOOMERANG"
14. BXB (Team 4:00) - SHINee's "Replay"
15. BLITZERS (Team 9:00) - NCT DREAM's "Beatbox"
16. DGNA (Team 23:00) - TVXQ's "Mirotic"
17. BTL (Team 10:00) - INFINITE's "BTD (Before The Dawn)"
18. M.O.N.T (Team 20:00) - Park Jin Young's "FEVER"
19. AIMERS (Team 6:00) - ONF's "Ugly Dance" (unaired)
20. ROMEO (Team 16:00) - SHINee's "Juliette" (unaired)
21. W.A.O (Team 17:00) - EXO's "Overdose" (unaired)
22. DAYDREAM (Team 19:00) - Red Velvet's "Psycho" (unaired)
23. JWiiver (Team 22:00) - EVERGLOW's "DUN DUN" (unaired)
Solo Performances
1. Heedo - Stray Kids' "Back Door"
2. Kim Shin - MONSTA X's "Rush"
3. Kim Hyun Jae - Stray Kids' "MANIAC"
4. Won Tak - EXO's Baekhyun's "Candy"
5. Tae Seon - ASTRO's "Baby"
6. Gon - Wanna One's "Beautiful"
7. Kim Byung Joo - f(x)'s "4 Walls"
8. Moon Jong Up - SEVENTEEN's "Anyone"
Which performance in the show is your favorite? Tell us in the comments below!
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