I Feel

I Feel is the sixth Korean extended play (eighth overall) by South Korean girl group (G)I-dle. It was released by Cube Entertainment digitally on May 15, and physically the following day. It consists of three physical versions: Cat, Butterfly, and Queen. The EP contains six tracks, including the pre-released video track "Allergy"[lower-alpha 1] and the lead single "Queencard." The group retains their reputation as a "self-produce" group by having three members Soyeon, Minnie, and Yuqi taking the lead as the album's producers and songwriters. The album took the form of Mean Girls, High Teen, and a Y2K-inspired concept. It marks the group's condition of "I" series, following I Love and I Never Die (2022).

I Feel
Digital cover
EP by
ReleasedMay 15, 2023 (2023-05-15)
StudioCube Studios
Length17:03
Language
  • Korean
  • English
Label
ProducerSoyeon
(G)I-dle chronology
I Love
(2022)
I Feel
(2023)
Physical edition covers
Butterfly, Queen and Cat versions, left to right
Singles from I Feel
  1. "Queencard"
    Released: May 15, 2023

Background

Marketing

On April 18, 2023, Cube Entertainment announced the group's comeback on May 15.[2] The announcement was accompanied by a concept poster featuring a drawing of a Trump's queen card, with the letter 'G,' representing the G in the group's name, engraved in the upper left corner of the poster instead of 'Q,' in which means queen. In addition, phrases such as 'Top 10' at the top right and '(G)I-dle Original Series' at the bottom.[3] On April 24, the group released the tracklist and a teaser video, revealing "Queencard" as the lead single.[4] The following day, the group released five "casting board" teaser images.[5] On 29th, the group released five Queen concept images.[6] On May 3, the group released five Butterfly concept images.[7] On May 5, five of the Cat concept images was released.[8] On May 11, an "interview video" teaser was released. The video took the form of behind-the-scenes commentary video with a snippets of the group getting interviewed about the album.[9]

Conception

From April 26 to May 4, the group released a series of teasers and photos that narratives a story, which took the form of "High Teen," Mean Girls, and Y2K‐inspired visuals throughout the releases. Beginning on April 26, the group released a "map character," an introduction to each character that was played by the members. The map contains photos of the members along with "short introductory phrases and their stories in the form of a diary." Starting with Miyeon, who is an "influencer with numerous followers, and Minnie, a lonely fitness trainer, [and] Soyeon, who admire[s]" the latter two, in addition, the map "predicts" an "adventurous" journey for Yuqi and Shuhua, who are best friends.[10][11] Later on the same day, an "introduction video" inspired by the 2004 movie Mean Girls was released. It opens with Yuqi, who is playing a "Regina George-type character, introducing the members of the group. Yuqi calls Shuhua her “bestie”, adding that she wishes she was Shuhua sometimes. Meanwhile, she calls Minnie someone who is “born to be confident, full of herself, [and] perfect in everything”. She later calls Miyeon the group’s “princess”, but refers to Soyeon as “nothing special”. Yuqi then questions if she should give Soyeon a makeover before it cuts to a “coming soon” title card."[12] On the 27th, the group released a "Spoiler Alert: Yuqi" version that showcased snippets of the fourth track, "All Night.[13] On the following day, the group released Shuhua's version, which showcased snippets of the sixth track, "Peter Pan." The released video displays a storyline that is connected to the previous release.[14] On May 1, the "Spoiler Alert: Minnie" version was released, and it showcased snippets of the third track, "Lucid." The video shows references to the group previous release "Tomboy."[15] On May 2, Miyeon version was released. The video shows a snippets of track "Paradise."[16] On May 4, Soyeon version was released with snippets of the second track, "Allergy."[17]

Commercial performance

On May 14, the EP surpassed one million copies in pre-orders.[18]

Artwork and packaging

The physical album was released in three versions with three concepts: Queen, Butterfly, and Cat. In the Queen version, (G)I-dle showed "haughty eyes and elegant expressions," with the members staring at the camera.[19] In the said version, the five members are shown dressed in pink outfits and shining tiaras.[20] In the Butterfly version, the group embraced a "dreamy atmosphere," in which each member wore a butterfly wings over a white dress.[21] In the Cat version, (G)I-dle exuded a chic expression and a mysterious atmosphere, with the group showing off their "strong chemistry" by lying on the bed while "enjoying" their leisure time.[22] The EP comes with a CD, lyric paper, booklet, photocard, polaroid, a mini poster, and a tattoo sticker, ID card, and poster which are only available for pre-order.[23] The Target exclusive versions will contain an additional mini photobook and photocard.[24] The album also came in jewel cases as well, and there will be five versions covering all five members of the group.

Promotion

To communicate the release of the album, the group released two episodes of their series "We Spotlight," exclusively on Melon, released through 'Melon Spotlight' on the 15th and 16th of May, respectively. The series is for discussing and introducing the album and the story behind each song.[25] On the same day the group aslo held a "production presentation" at Chosun Palace Gangnam, Gangnam-gu, to commemorate the release of the album.[26]

Track listing

Track listing for I Feel
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Queencard" (퀸카)Soyeon
  • Soyeon
  • PopTime
  • Daily
  • Likey
  • Soyeon
  • PopTime
  • Daily
  • Likey
2:41
2."Allergy"Soyeon
  • Soyeon
  • PopTime
  • Daily
  • Likey
  • Soyeon
  • PopTime
  • Daily
  • Likey
2:42
3."Lucid"
  • Minnie
  • BreadBeat
  • Sinkung
  • BreadBeat
  • Sinkung
2:55
4."All Night"
  • Yuqi
  • Siixk Jun
Siixk Jun2:26
5."Paradise"
  • Minnie
  • B.O
  • Soyeon
  • Minnie
  • BreadBeat
BreadBeat3:09
6."Peter Pan" (어린 어른)
  • Soyeon
  • Yuqi
  • Yuqi
  • Siixk Jun
  • Wooseok
  • Siixk
  • Jun
3:10
Total length:17:03

Release history

Release formats for I Feel
Region Date Format Version Label Ref
Various May 15, 2023 Digital [27]
May 16, 2023 CD
  • Standard
  • Jewel
[28]
United States May 19, 2023 Exclusive Cube [24]
August 14, 2023 Standard Genie Music [29]

Notes

  1. Released exclusively on YouTube. The song was officially released on streaming platforms with the album release. [1]

References

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