Netflix's Building the Band released episodes 8-10 on July 23, 2025. In episode 9, titled The Pressure Is On, the bands performed before a live audience and the judges for a spot in the finale. Among the groups was 3QUENCY, presenting its renditions of Billie Eilish's "Bad Guy" and Brandy's "Have You Ever" in episode 9 of the music competition.The group survived two eliminations and eventually secured a seat in the finale alongside Iconyx, formerly known as Soulidified, and SZN4. Both the judges and the live audience appreciated their performances, applauding and cheering them on. Despite the technical struggles and pressure of the competition, 3QUENCY managed to outperform its competitors and advance.Hosted by Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean and judged by Nicole Scherzinger, Kelly Rowland, and the late Liam Payne, Building the Band episode 9 saw 3QUENCY overcome vocal issues and other obstacles to move into the finale and compete for the winner's title and the $500,000 cash prize.What did the judges of Building the Band say about 3QUENCY's performances in episode 9? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostComposed of Nori, Brianna, and Wennely, 3QUENCY was the first band to perform in the opening scenes of episode 9 of Building the Band. However, before they stepped on stage, 23-year-old Nori confessed that her voice was not at its full potential as she was down with vocal issues. She feared that she would let her team down by being unable to hit the notes.Nori knew one "hoarse" note could cost her group the chance of winning the competition. As a result, she wanted to give it her best shot while hoping to succeed.However, contrary to her worries, the judges and the studio audience reacted positively to their performance of Bad Guy by Billie Eilish. When their performance concluded, AJ asked the ladies for their thoughts, and Wennely said:"I just feel like we've worked so hard, practiced so much. Restless nights, nights where we couldn't even sing anymore. And I just feel like what we left out here was worth it in the very end." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostKelly complimented 3QUENCY's showcase of range, but mentioned that they could have tweaked certain parts to make the song their own. Building the Band mentor Nicole confessed that she was pleasantly surprised by how well the girls danced on stage, while Liam noted that it was "a huge performance" before adding that the audience was on their feet during the set.For their second act of the night, 3QUENCY decided to take on Have You Ever by Brandy. With the stakes higher than before, the girls pushed their limits to ensure they delivered a foolproof act.They met with Kelly during rehearsals, when Nori confided that she was unsure about her parts in the set. Kelly advised her not to let the anxiety overwhelm her and focus only on the present. With a renewed motivation, 3QUENCY stepped on stage to perform one last time before the finale. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostWhile reviewing their act, Kelly commended 3QUENCY's growth but stated that it was not the best song choice. However, she encouraged them to do more ballads and slower-tempo records because she believed they could handle it."Individually, amazing voices, but the way you guys come together, we've seen people come and go in this competition so far, 'cause they haven't got what you have got. The way you stepped forward and approached the stage, it was your stage," Liam remarked.Nicole was equally impressed, calling the performance "tasteful" and "classy." Although she mentioned that there was room for improvement, she was pleased with their journey thus far.3QUENCY, based on the votes from the audience, advanced to the finale, where they were declared winners of Building the Band.Building the Band is streaming now exclusively on Netflix.