(G)I-DLE's playful narcissism
'Queencard,' where you can love 'me' just as I am
(G)I-DLE's sixth mini album [I feel]
Following the title track 'TOMBOY' from their first full-length album in 2022, and the title track 'Nxde' from their fifth mini album—which topped domestic music charts upon release, hit number one on iTunes charts in 40 regions worldwide, entered the US Billboard 200, became the first K-Pop girl group to enter the Mediabase Top 40, and made its first appearance on the Billboard Airplay chart—(G)I-DLE has established themselves as an icon by achieving remarkable results in both domestic and international music markets. Now, they announce a glamorous comeback with their sixth mini album [I feel] to spark yet another syndrome.
In the sixth mini album [I feel], presented after approximately seven months, they convey a message about 'self-esteem' that fluctuates according to one's thoughts and emotions through (G)I-DLE's honest and playful charm, providing another original series unique to (G)I-DLE that anyone can easily relate to and enjoy.
While the pre-release track 'Allergy' captures the dual feeling of resenting oneself for comparing oneself to others yet still wanting to love oneself, the title track 'Queencard' realizes that what matters is not outward appearance, but accepting 'me' just as I am. Truly loving oneself—that is how (G)I-DLE defines becoming a 'Queencard.'
With all six tracks featuring the members' participation in songwriting and composing to discuss ways of loving 'me' in different manners, the sixth mini album [I feel] clearly demonstrates the unrivaled musical spectrum of (G)I-DLE, who have grown into global artists.
The third track, 'Lucid,' creates a dreamy and fantasy-like atmosphere with a unique bass riff and organ sound, depicting awake senses within an imagination as if fallen into a hallucination. The fourth track, 'All Night,' expresses through honest lyrics a night where one wants to let go of others' gazes and fully enjoy themselves as they are; the addictiveness of the song is amplified by repeating a chorus with a slap bass riff, distorted guitar sound, and a punchy beat. The fifth track, 'Paradise,' is an electro-pop genre song based on an emotional and glamorous synth track, featuring impressive warm lyrics that provide comfort to someone exhausted by daily life. The final sixth track, 'Young Adult' (어린 어른), is a charming minimal track blending a catchy acoustic guitar riff and a groovy swing beat, using witty lyrics to unravel the confused hearts of those in their 20s going through the process of becoming an adult as defined by society.
A declaration from (G)I-DLE to love 'me' just as I am, 'feeling' however I may.
The sixth mini album [I feel], filled with their justified confidence.
Now it is time to dive into (G)I-DLE's playful narcissism.
01. Queencard
Composed by Soyeon, Pop Time, Daily, Likey
Lyrics by Soyeon
Arranged by Pop Time, Daily, Likey, Soyeon
“I fell in love with the mirror.”
02. Allergy
Composed by Soyeon, Pop Time, Daily, Likey, Kako
Lyrics by Soyeon
Arranged by Pop Time, Daily, Likey, Soyeon
“I hate the mirror.”
03. Lucid
Composed by Minnie, BreadBeat, Shinkung
Lyrics by Minnie, Soyeon
Arranged by BreadBeat, Shinkung
“I will dance with you.”
04. All Night
Composed by Yuqi, Siixk Jun
Lyrics by Yuqi, Wooseok
Arranged by Siixk Jun
“A night dyed in my colors.”
05. Paradise
Composed by Minnie, BreadBeat
Lyrics by Minnie, B.O., Soyeon
Arranged by BreadBeat
“I will become your dream.”
06. Young Adult (어린 어른)
Composed by Yuqi, Siixk Jun, Wooseok
Lyrics by Soyeon, Yuqi
Arranged by Siixk Jun
“To us, facing adulthood.”