'Peak Time' Episode 3 Recap: Contestants Face Off on Rival Rounds, Reveals First Global Vote Rankings

By Israel Monte Feb 23, 2023

JTBC's "Peak Time" has just released its third episode, which focused on the contestants' rivalry and announcement of the first global vote rankings.

Here's what happened.

'Peak Time' Episode 3: Rivalry Heats Up The Stage, Pitting Contestants Against Each Other

On February 22, the third episode of "Peak Time" clutched its way towards viewers who were full of anticipation.

The episode highlighted the segment where all 16 teams were split into eight rival pairs.

During the episode, all groups gave their all, as they faced off by performing the same concept. Each team winner will receive points, which are doubled from their first round of voting.

1. Team 4:00 (BXB) vs. Team 1:00 (DIGNITY)

"Sharp Choreography" concept was the first theme, initiating the rivalry between Team 4:00 and Team 1:00. Team 4:00 (BXB) performed Stray Kids' "Victory Song," earning praises from the judges.

On their counterpart, Team 1:00 (DIGNITY) performed THE BOYZ's "MAVERICK," to which judges were dissatisfied, due to lack of practice and stag presence. In the end, Team 4:00 won the round, gaining votes from all "Peak Time" judges.

Team 4:00 (BXB)

Team 1:00 (DIGNITY)

2. Team 18:00 (BDC) vs. Team 23:00 (DGNA)

On the second concept, "Refreshing" was the follow up, with Team 18:00 (BDC) and Team 23:00 (DGNA) gave both noteworthy performances.

With this theme, Team 18:00 performed ONF's "Beautiful Beautiful," while Team 23:00 shook the stage with PENTAGON's "Shine." Despite both giving their all on the stage, Team 23:00 (DGNA) secured the judges' votes, winning seven out of eight.

Team 18:00 (BDC)

Team 23:00 (DGNA)

3. Team 20:00 (MONT) vs. Team 21:00 (24K)

"Mischievous" was chosen as the third concept, leading Team 20:00 (M.O.N.T.) and Team 21:00 (24K) to face each other on stage. Team 20:00 went with 2PM's "GO CRAZY!," showing off their incredible vocals and solid rap verses.

Meanwhile, Team 21:00 performed Block B's "Very Good," adding a bit of a laid-back touch. Eventually, Team 20:00 (M.O.N.T.) earned all votes, winning them the round. Team 21:00 (24K) was praised by WINNER Song Mino, but added that their performance should've implemented a more sophisticated style.

Team 20:00 (M.O.N.T.)

Team 21:00 (24K)

4. Team 13:00 (BAE173) vs. Team 14:00 (GHOST9)

On the fourth concept, "Solo" became the main highlight, leading Team 13:00 (BAE173) to perform Rain's "La Song," and Team 14:00 (GHOST9) with PSY's "I LUV IT." In the round's climax, both teams received four votes, dividing judges. After a thorough discussion, they chose Team 13:00 (BAE173) as the victor.

Team 13:00 (BAE173)

Team 14:00 (GHOST9)

5. Team 11:00 (VANNER) vs. Team 24:00

In this round's "Sexy" concept, Team 11:00 (VANNER) performed MONSTA X's "Love Killa," while Team 24:00, the group with soloists, went with TXT's "Good Boy Gone Bad." The judges picked Team 11:00 (VANNER) as the winner for this round, concluding the segment.

Team 11:00 (VANNER)

Team 24:00

'Peak Time' Global Vote Rankings Revealed For The First Time

After the match, winners were declared, consisting of Team 4:00 (BXB), Team 23:00 (DGNA), Team 20:00 (M.O.N.T.), Team 13:00 (BAE173), and Team 11:00 (VANNER).

See the full list of the program's first global vote rankings:

1. Team 11:00 (VANNER)

2. Team 24:00

3. Team 23:00 (DGNA)

4. Team 13:00 (BAE173)

5. Team 7:00 (MASC)

6. 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)

11. Team 15:00 (BLK)