I Feel

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"If we had done music that taught and gave lessons before, this time we wanted to express the songs [message] with a light and comical point along with the motif of the movie I Feel Pretty .

Soyeon explaining the art direction of the album, Electronic Times. [25]

According to Soyeon, the subject matter of I Feel revolves around conveying a message about self-esteem and confidence, of which the latter two are recurring themes in the group's previous work . [21] In comparison to the group's previous releases, which took more of a serious tone, the group wanted this time to express the intended message in "a light and comical way, along with the motif of the movie I Feel Pretty." [25] The album overall discusses the message of self-esteem, which "changes according to one's thoughts and emotions". [26] According to Soyeon, the album narrates a story that "expresses the daily life and worries of people in their 20s". [27]

Songs

The opening track, "Queencard" is characterized by a "newtro vibe" [28] where its lyrics talk about a person who "realizes that true beauty comes from self-confidence after finding out that even the queen bees have their own insecurities and compare themselves with others". [20] The second track, "Allergy", is a pop-punk song [29] with lyrics that expresses the double meaning of wanting to love themselves while they resent themself by comparing themselves to others. [30] The third track, "Lucid" is a dreamy song characterized by a "unique" bass-organ harmony. [25] Followed by "All Night", a pop song that is driven by a "low-slung", elastic bassline with heavy elements of rock riffs. [29] Its lyrics revolve around a protagonist who wants to enjoy herself as she attempts to ignore other people's glares and enjoy the night. [31] The fifth track, "Paradise", is an emotional electro-pop, synth and pop ballad song built around a "catchy" acoustic guitar riff and a groovy swing beat. [26] [29] Its lyrics revolve around comforting someone who is tired of everyday life and struggles "to become an adult defined by society". [26] Followed by the closing track, "Peter Pan", is a minimalistic song [31] built around a "bright" instrumental including acoustic guitar, strums and snapping beats. [29] Its lyrics were described as "witty" lyrics that express the confusion of 20-year-olds who are in the process of figuring out their adult lives. [26]

Critical reception

I Feel
(G)I-dle - I Feel digital.png
Digital cover
EP by
ReleasedMay 15, 2023 (2023-05-15)
Studio
  • Cube Studio (Seoul)
  • Ingrid Studio (Seoul)
Genre Pop
Length17:03
Language
  • Korean
  • English
Label
Producer Soyeon
(G)I-dle chronology
I Love
(2022)
I Feel
(2023)
Heat
(2023)
Physical edition covers
(G)I-dle I Feel.jpeg
Butterfly, Queen and Cat versions, left to right
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
NME Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [29]
All Music Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [24]

NME 's Rhian Daly, highlighted its mix of campy fun and deeper themes. He noted that some tracks like "Queencard" offer enjoyable moments, others fall flat. Despite this, he praised how the album showcases the group's willingness to experiment creatively. [29] All Music's Neil Z. Yeung complemented the album's "genre-blurring pop" songs that incorporate a variety of other genres writing, "I Feel, (G)I-dle amps up the fun and energy with six genre-blurring pop anthems that incorporate dance beats, rock riffs, and R&B slickness." [24] Ilgan Sports's Journalist Kwon Hye-mi praised (G)I-dle's shift in visual style, noting that unlike their previous concept in "Nude," which was more extreme, the concept photos for "I Feel" showcased a freer and more natural appearance. She further highlighted the increased involvement of the group members in the production process, which contributed to the matured musical direction of (G)I-dle, showcasing their collective effort and musical growth. [32] On a more negative note, South Korean music critic Mimyo criticized in his review for Yes24 the lead single "Queencard," while he complimented the rest of the album's tracks. [33] I Feel was named one of the top K-Pop albums of 2023 by Billboard. It was highlighted how the group was heavily involved in the album's creation, with members Soyeon, Minnie, and Yuqi leading in songwriting, composing, and production. They also highlighted the album "relatable" themes like social media anxieties and self-confidence, showcasing the group's growth alongside their fans. [34]

Commercial performance

In South Korea the EP surpassed one million copies in pre-orders on May 14, [35] due to this, Cube Entertainment is predicted to exceed their total consolidated sales for the first half of 2023. [36] On its first week, the album debuted at number one on the Circle Chart with over one million copies, achieving one of the highest Initial Chodong sales on said chart. [37] In United States, the album debuted at number one on World Albums Charts, at number seven on Top Album Sales and at number 41 on the Billboard 200 with 18,000 equivalent album units, including 16,000 in album sales. [38]

According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)'s Global Music Report for 2023, I Feel was the fourteenth best-selling album worldwide, having sold 2 million units. [B] [39]

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. [40] In the said version, the five members are shown dressed in pink outfits and shining tiaras. [11] In the Butterfly version, the group embraced a "dreamy atmosphere", in which each member wore a butterfly wings over a white dress. [41] 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. [42] 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. [43] The Target exclusive versions will contain an additional mini photobook and photocard. [44] 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 May 15 and 16, respectively. The series is for discussing and introducing the album and the story behind each song. [45] On the same day the group also held a live event at Chosun Palace Gangnam, Gangnam-gu called "production presentation" to introduce the album and its songs, including "Queencard". [46]

Accolades

Awards and nominations
OrganizationYearCategoryResultRef.
Asian Pop Music Awards2023Best Album of the YearWon [47]
Top 20 Albums of the Year (Overseas)Won
China Year End AwardsBest Selling Female K-pop AlbumWon [48]
Best Selling Female Group AlbumWon
MAMA Awards Album of the YearNominated [49]
Melon Music Awards Nominated [50]
Golden Disc Awards 2024Album BonsangNominated [51]

Track listing

Track listing for I Feel
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Queencard" (퀸카) Soyeon
  • Soyeon
  • PopTime
  • Daily
  • Likey
  • PopTime
  • Daily
  • Likey
  • Soyeon
2:41
2."Allergy"Soyeon
  • Soyeon
  • PopTime
  • Daily
  • Likey
  • Kako
  • PopTime
  • Daily
  • Likey
  • Soyeon
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

Credits and personnel

Credits adopted from album liner notes. [52]

Charts

Certifications and sales

Sales certifications for I Feel
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
South Korea (KMCA) [76] Million1,011,954 [77]
South Korea (KMCA) [78]
POCA version
Platinum250,000^
United States18,000 [38]
Japan2,727 [79]
Summaries
Worldwide2,000,000 [39]

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release formats for I Feel
RegionDateFormatVersionLabelRef.
VariousMay 15, 2023Digital [80]
May 16, 2023 CD
  • Standard
  • jewel
[81]
United StatesMay 19, 2023ExclusiveCube [44]
August 14, 2023CDStandard Genie Music [82]

Notes

  1. Released May 9, 2023, exclusively on YouTube. Later on, the song was officially released on streaming platforms in conjunction with the album release. [1]
  2. The IFPI Global Albums chart ranks, in order, the albums that generated the most money globally across streaming, download, and physical record sales (combined) in a calendar year. The Global Album Sales Chart measures global unit sales across all physical formats, as well as full album downloads.

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