Neither the desperation of the idols given a second chance nor the heartwarming stories could capture the audience's attention. The team, once called the "Part-time Idols" and now renamed "Banner," returned to the stage but didn't receive the anticipated response. JTBC's entertainment program 'Peak Time' comes to an end with a humiliating 0% rating and a lack of fans' support.

In the highly anticipated final round of "Peak Time (PEAK TIME),"' Team 11:00 "Vanner" claimed the victory without any surprises. Vanner (Team 11:00), who had captured attention since their first appearance as the official part-time idols of "Peak Time," ranked 2nd in the first round of global voting and 1st in the second round.

As expected, Vanner, who won the final, received 300 million won in prize money, album release, and global showcase privileges. Vanner expressed gratitude, shedding tears of thanks, saying, "Thank you to everyone who voted. It's an honor to finally fulfill our duty as children. Thank you to our parents who have waited for years. We are so grateful to have come this far. We will do our best until our time runs out."

Vanner, who started as unknown idols and began their second life, face concerns about their future, given the number of votes they received. Banner's total net accumulated votes were 1,467,813.2, but the final round garnered only 293,219 votes. It's rare to see a contestant win first place in an audition program with less than 300,000 votes, proving the public's lack of interest in "Peak Time."

Of course, Vanner's skills, efforts, and passion are not proportionate to the number of votes. Their perseverance has been recognized, as all the members worked part-time jobs, and the agency's CEO also worked multiple jobs to support the group. The genuine stories of "unknown idols" maintaining their livelihood by working in fast-food restaurants, cafes, movie theaters, and instant tteokbokki shops were truly resonant. In every round, their solid live performances and skills drew praise from the judges.

However, since the program itself was not popular, interest in the contestants themselves diminished. Compared to its competitor, Mnet's "Boys Planet," "Peak Time" was significantly overshadowed in terms of buzz. The production team behind "Singer Again - Unknown Singer" created "Peak Time," which aimed for another kind-hearted audition. However, the production team's choice failed to recognize the difference between fandoms of unknown singers and unknown idols.

Moreover, Lee Seung-gi, who appeared as MC following "Singer Again," failed to create the "Lee Seung-gi effect" as his image plummeted with his marriage to Lee Da-in, daughter of Kyeon Mi-ri and an actress. He had received attention by choosing 'Peak Time' as his return work amid a dispute with his former agency Hook Entertainment, but the fact that Lee Da-in's stepfather served three years in prison for unjust profit through stock manipulation tarnished Lee Seung-gi's likability.

Amid everyone's indifference, "Peak Time" came to a lonely end. It is still unclear whether the unknown idols can use "Peak Time" as a stepping stone for success. All we can do is support the idols who will break free from the shadow of "Peak Time" and soar high.

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