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{{Short description|2019 extended play by Twice}} |
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| artist = [[Twice]] |
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| released = {{start date|2019|9|23|mf=y}} |
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* [[Electronic dance music|EDM]] |
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| label = [[JYP Entertainment|JYP]] |
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'''''Feel Special''''' is the eighth [[extended play]] by South Korean girl group [[Twice]]. It was released by [[JYP Entertainment]] on September 23, 2019. Marketed as the group's eighth "[[mini album]]" release, it consists of seven tracks, including the [[Feel Special (song)|lead single of the same name]] and the Korean version of their Japanese single "[[Breakthrough (Twice song)|Breakthrough]]". |
'''''Feel Special''''' is the eighth [[extended play]] by South Korean girl group [[Twice]]. It was released by [[JYP Entertainment]] on September 23, 2019. Marketed as the group's eighth "[[mini album]]" release, it consists of seven tracks, including the [[Feel Special (song)|lead single of the same name]] and the Korean version of their Japanese single "[[Breakthrough (Twice song)|Breakthrough]]". |
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The EP featuring genres from [[Electronic dance music|EDM]], [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] and '[[90s music]], all members of Twice participated in the album as songwriters. Music critics complimented the album production, |
The EP featuring genres from [[Electronic dance music|EDM]], [[Hip hop music|hip hop]], [[synth-pop]] and '[[90s music]], all members of Twice participated in the album as songwriters. Music critics complimented the album's catchy production, the variety of music genres present in the EP, and the group's creative control over the EP's lyrics. It was a commercial success, debuting at number one on [[Circle Album Chart|Gaon Album Chart]] and selling over 500,000 copies. It was Twice's best-selling album until the release of their succeeding EP, ''[[More & More (EP)|More & More]]''. |
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== Background == |
== Background == |
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Following the release of ''[[Fancy You (EP)|Fancy You]]'' in April, and the ongoing success of Twice's |
Following the release of ''[[Fancy You (EP)|Fancy You]]'' in April, and the ongoing success of Twice's [[Twicelights World Tour]], JYP Entertainment first revealed details about the group's upcoming album titled ''Feel Special'' with the title track of the same name on September 9, 2019, with its release slated for September 23 at 6PM KST. A teaser clip starring [[Nayeon]] was first unveiled on the same day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2019 |title=트와이스 9월 23일 신곡 Feel Special 발표 |url=https://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A201909090038 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613151621/https://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A201909090038 |archive-date=June 13, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=www.wowtv.co.kr |language=ko}}</ref> The following day, a teaser clip starring [[Jeongyeon]] was revealed. The tracklist for their upcoming album was also posted, revealing the credits for the title track "Feel Special" and for the Korean version of Twice's Japanese single "[[Breakthrough (Twice song)|Breakthrough]]".<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2019 |title=트와이스 정연, 매혹적인 눈빛…개인 티저 공개 |url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/?3716788 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=뉴스1 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2019 |title=박진영, 트와이스 신곡 'Feel Special' 작사·작곡! '12연속 히트' 가능?! |url=http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/266198 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=iMBC 연예 |language=ko}}</ref> On September 11, the group posted a teaser clip starring [[Momo Hirai|Momo]], alongside individual teaser images for Nayeon, Jeongyeon, and Momo.<ref>{{Cite web |title=롱 드레스 입은 시크한 모모...트와이스, 23일 'Feel Special'로 컴백 |url=http://bntnews.hankyung.com/apps/news?popup=0&nid=04&c1=04&c2=04&c3=00&nkey=201909111040333&mode=sub_view |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613151728/https://www.youtube.com/embed/cvvkydc2RJU |archive-date=June 13, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=bntnews.hankyung.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Teaser images of Nayeon, Jeongyeon, and Momo have been released for TWICE's comeback |url=https://www.etnews.com/20190911000096 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613151841/https://www.etnews.com/20190911000096 |archive-date=June 13, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=ET News |date=11 September 2019 |language=ko}}</ref> When Momo's teaser clip was revealed, she went viral on Twitter due to her change of hairstyle, with her name ranking higher on the US Twitter real-time trending list beating [[List of Apple Inc. media events|#AppleEvent]], leading to American businessman Jack Phan raising the question, "What is Momo?".<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 17, 2019 |title=美사업가 잭펀, 트와이스 '모모' 실검에 의아해하다 '삼촌팬'으로 입덕 |trans-title=American businessman Jack Fun, puzzled by the real sword of Twice's 'Momo', becomes a'uncle fan' |url=https://segye.com/view/20190917505832 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=[[Segye Ilbo]] |language=ko}}</ref> On September 12, a teaser clip featuring [[Sana (singer)|Sana]] was released.<ref>{{Cite web |title=트와이스 사나, 'Feel Special' 티저 네 번째 주자…비현실적 인형 비주얼 |url=http://mksports.co.kr/view/2019/725930/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613151834/https://common.mk.co.kr/common/css/star_2011.css |archive-date=June 13, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=MK스포츠 |language=ko}}</ref> |
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Following the release of Sana's teaser clip, the group shared full details for their comeback's track list, revealing that Nayeon wrote lyrics for "Rainbow," [[Jihyo]] participated in "Get Loud," [[Dahyun]] helped write lyrics for "Trick It," Momo having penned "Love Foolish," with all group members being credited for the lyrics of "21:29."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Twice participates in writing lyrics for new album 'Feel Special'... Revealing the super-luxurious writers |url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20190912/97393312/2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613151738/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20190912/97393312/2 |archive-date=June 13, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=Sports Donga}}</ref> On September 13, a teaser video starring Jihyo was uploaded, followed by a teaser video starring [[Mina (Japanese singer)|Mina]] which was uploaded on the following day.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TWICE's leader Jihyo features in a teaser video for their return |url=https://www.etnews.com/20190913000018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613151720/https://www.etnews.com/20190913000018 |archive-date=June 13, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=ET News |language= |
Following the release of Sana's teaser clip, the group shared full details for their comeback's track list, revealing that Nayeon wrote lyrics for "Rainbow," [[Jihyo]] participated in "Get Loud," [[Dahyun]] helped write lyrics for "Trick It," Momo having penned "Love Foolish," with all group members being credited for the lyrics of "21:29."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Twice participates in writing lyrics for new album 'Feel Special'... Revealing the super-luxurious writers |url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20190912/97393312/2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613151738/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20190912/97393312/2 |archive-date=June 13, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=Sports Donga|date=12 September 2019 }}</ref> On September 13, a teaser video starring Jihyo was uploaded, followed by a teaser video starring [[Mina (Japanese singer)|Mina]] which was uploaded on the following day.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TWICE's leader Jihyo features in a teaser video for their return |url=https://www.etnews.com/20190913000018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613151720/https://www.etnews.com/20190913000018 |archive-date=June 13, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=ET News |date=13 September 2019 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 14, 2019 |title=[DAY cut] Twice Mina,'Feel Special' teaser released... Affectionate atmosphere |url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20190914/97402009/1 |website=Sports Donga |language=ko}}</ref> On September 14, teaser images for Sana, Jihyo, and Mina were posted.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 14, 2019 |title=트와이스 사나·지효·미나, 찬란한 컴백 비주얼…23일 신곡 공개 |url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201909150100090370006222&servicedate=20190914 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=[[Sports Chosun]] |language=ko}}</ref> On September 15, a teaser clip featuring Dahyun was uploaded and on the following day, an individual teaser clip starring [[Chaeyoung]] was released.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 15, 2019 |title=Twice Dahyun, the goddess in the rain... 'Feel Special' teaser relay |url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20190915/97407276/1 |website=Sports Donga}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 16, 2019 |title=트와이스 채영 'Feel Special' 티저…무결점 인형 美 |url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20190916/97417574/1 |website=Sports Donga}}</ref> [[Tzuyu|Tzuyu's]] individual teaser video was revealed on September 17. On the same day, individual teaser images for Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu were uploaded.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 17, 2019 |title="동화 속 공주"…트와이스 쯔위, 'Feel Special' 티저 마지막 주인공 |url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201909180100107760007397&servicedate=20190917 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=[[Sports Chosun]] |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 17, 2019 |title=트와이스 다현X채영X쯔위, '역대급 눈호강' 티저 공개 |url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201909180100111490007646&servicedate=20190917 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613151753/https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201909180100111490007646&servicedate=20190917 |archive-date=June 13, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=[[Sports Chosun]] |language=ko}}</ref> |
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Teaser photos featuring all members of the group were unveiled on September 18.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2019 |title='컴백' 트와이스, 미나 포함 완전체 티저 공개 '예쁜 애 옆에 예쁜 애' |url=https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2019091808114072683 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=스타뉴스 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2019 |title=[DAY Cut] '23rd Comeback' Twice 'Feel Special' New Concept Teaser First Released |url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20190918/97459127/1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613151754/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20190918/97459127/1 |archive-date=June 13, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=Sports Donga}}</ref> The first music video teaser was uploaded by the group on the following day, alongside another set of group teaser photos.<ref>{{Cite web |
Teaser photos featuring all members of the group were unveiled on September 18.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2019 |title='컴백' 트와이스, 미나 포함 완전체 티저 공개 '예쁜 애 옆에 예쁜 애' |url=https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2019091808114072683 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=스타뉴스 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2019 |title=[DAY Cut] '23rd Comeback' Twice 'Feel Special' New Concept Teaser First Released |url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20190918/97459127/1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613151754/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20190918/97459127/1 |archive-date=June 13, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=Sports Donga}}</ref> The first music video teaser was uploaded by the group on the following day, alongside another set of group teaser photos.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 19, 2019 |title=트와이스, 'Feel Special' 뮤직비디오 실루엣 티저 공개...영롱하게 빛나는 갓와이스 |url=http://enter.etoday.co.kr/view/news_view.php?varAtcId=167737 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116144448/http://enter.etoday.co.kr/view/news_view.php?varAtcId=167737 |archive-date=January 16, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=비즈엔터}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 20, 2019 |title=Twice's return, 9 people 9 colors Hwaryong Jumbo visual teaser revealed |url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201909200802008010 |website=Newsen}}</ref> On September 21, a highlight medley for the album was released by the group.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 21, 2019 |title=트와이스, 'Feel Special' 앨범 하이라이트 음원 최초 공개! |url=http://mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201909210803484951 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613151722/https://deepdive.zum.com/widget/starter.js |archive-date=June 13, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=mydaily.co.kr}}</ref> On September 22, Twice unveiled the online cover for ''Feel Special''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 21, 2019 |title='컴백' 트와이스, 성공예감 포인트 셋…#12연속 히트 #최강 조합 #서정성 |url=https://www.tvreport.co.kr/2010002 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=TV리포트}}</ref> |
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On September 23, Twice released the final music video teaser for the album's eponymous title track.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 23, 2019 |title=콘셉트를 다시 한번… 'Feel Special' |url=http://www.beyondpost.co.kr/view.php?ud=20190923074301390TJ24288_30 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613151728/https://cliimage.commutil.kr/beyondpost_www/new/css/jquery.fancybox.css?pp=035 |archive-date=June 13, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=비욘드포스트 |language=ko}}</ref> The EP was officially released on the same day, with the group holding a press conference at the Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjang-dong, Seoul.<ref>{{Cite web |last=OSEN |date=September 23, 2019 |title=[사진]트와이스, '예쁜애들 컴백' |url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111228053 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=mosen.mt.co.kr |language=ko}}</ref> |
On September 23, Twice released the final music video teaser for the album's eponymous title track.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 23, 2019 |title=콘셉트를 다시 한번… 'Feel Special' |url=http://www.beyondpost.co.kr/view.php?ud=20190923074301390TJ24288_30 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613151728/https://cliimage.commutil.kr/beyondpost_www/new/css/jquery.fancybox.css?pp=035 |archive-date=June 13, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=비욘드포스트 |language=ko}}</ref> The EP was officially released on the same day, with the group holding a press conference at the Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjang-dong, Seoul.<ref>{{Cite web |last=OSEN |date=September 23, 2019 |title=[사진]트와이스, '예쁜애들 컴백' |url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111228053 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=mosen.mt.co.kr |language=ko}}</ref> |
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== Composition == |
== Composition == |
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''Feel Special'' is an extended play consisting of seven tracks featuring genres from [[Electronic dance music|EDM]], [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] and [[90s music]]. |
''Feel Special'' is an extended play consisting of seven tracks featuring genres from [[Electronic dance music|EDM]], [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] and [[90s music]]. Several members of Twice participated in the album production as songwriters. The eponymous title track is described as a party-pop song featuring the usage of synth music, written and composed by J. Y. Park, who stated that he based the lyrics from a conversation that he had with the members of Twice. "Rainbow" features a British garage beat, and is penned by Nayeon. The song lyrically talks about self-confidence and self-discovery. "Get Loud", written by member Jihyo, is classified as a dance song and further described as a "girl power anthem". "Trick It" features a "sweet, delicate" melody coupled with a disco beat, written by member Dahyun with the song depicting on how one tells [[white lie]]s for the happiness of a certain person. "Love Foolish" is a track with EDM and synth-pop influences, penned by Momo. "21:29" is described as an amalgamation of retro soul, lounge, R’n’B and 90s hip hop, with all members being credited for the track's lyrics. The song was stated to be dedicated for the group's fanbase. The closing track, "Breakthrough", is Korean version of the group's fifth Japanese single from their album, ''[[&Twice]]'', that heavily features [[Brass musical instrument|brass music]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 20, 2019 |title='D-2' 트와이스, 박진영표 타이틀→전 멤버 작사…'12연속 히트' 조준 |url=https://www.tvreport.co.kr/2009904 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=TV리포트}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated1>{{Cite web |title=TWICE's 'Feel Special' EP review: K-pop girl group mix EDM, hip hop and 90s vibes and make it work |url=https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3067177/twices-feel-special-ep-review-k-pop-girl-group-mix |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20210519080212/https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3132327/k-pop-group-ab6ix-makes-their-comeback-new-mini |archive-date=May 19, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=Young Post|date=2 October 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title="Feel Special" with These Fresh B-Sides |url=http://www.thekrazemagazine.com/latest-updates/2019/9/30/feel-special-with-these-fresh-b-sides |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=The Kraze |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Promotion == |
== Promotion == |
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On the day of the album's release, JYP Entertainment released an official statement revealing that while member Mina participated in the production for ''Feel Special'' as well as the filming for their music video, she will be continuing her health-related hiatus due to anxiety concerns and thus will not be able to participate in the promotional activities for the EP. Additionally, when the group held their first promotional showcase for ''Feel Special'' at the Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjang-dong, Jihyo performed without doing the choreography, with JYP Entertainment stating that she was receiving medical treatment for a minor neck injury.<ref>{{Cite web |title=트와이스 측 "미나, 쇼케이스·활동 불참…지효 안무없이 무대 진행" - 열린세상 열린방송 MBN |url=https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?sc=71600002&year=2019&no=757145 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=star.mbn.co.kr |language=ko}}</ref> |
On the day of the album's release, JYP Entertainment released an official statement revealing that while member Mina participated in the production for ''Feel Special'' as well as the filming for their music video, she will be continuing her health-related hiatus due to anxiety concerns and thus will not be able to participate in the promotional activities for the EP. Additionally, when the group held their first promotional showcase for ''Feel Special'' at the Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjang-dong, Jihyo performed without doing the choreography, with JYP Entertainment stating that she was receiving medical treatment for a minor neck injury.<ref>{{Cite web |title=트와이스 측 "미나, 쇼케이스·활동 불참…지효 안무없이 무대 진행" - 열린세상 열린방송 MBN |url=https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?sc=71600002&year=2019&no=757145 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=star.mbn.co.kr |language=ko}}</ref> |
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Twice appeared on JTBC television program ''Idol Room'' on September 24, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 24, 2019 |title='아이돌룸' 트와이스, 지적 배틀 펼치며 "우린 지금 사춘기" |url=http://www.m-i.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=640703 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=매일일보 |language=ko}}</ref> They began their music show promotions for ''Feel Special'' starting with a performance on ''M Countdown'' on September 26.<ref>{{Cite web |
Twice appeared on JTBC television program ''Idol Room'' on September 24, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 24, 2019 |title='아이돌룸' 트와이스, 지적 배틀 펼치며 "우린 지금 사춘기" |url=http://www.m-i.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=640703 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=매일일보 |language=ko}}</ref> They began their music show promotions for ''Feel Special'' starting with a performance on ''M Countdown'' on September 26.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 26, 2019 |title=돌아온 트와이스, '엠카운트다운'서 만난다 |url=https://moneys.mt.co.kr/news/mwView.php?no=2019092609528014827 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=머니S |language=ko}}</ref> They also performed on KBS2' ''[[Music Bank (TV series)|Music Bank]]'', MBC's ''[[Show! Music Core|Music Core]]'', and SBS' ''[[Inkigayo]]'', among others.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 27, 2019 |title=트와이스, 신곡 'Feel Special'로 뜨거운 반응··· 28일 '쇼! 음악중심'서 컴백 무대 선사 |url=http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/267026 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=iMBC 연예 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=[뮤직뱅크] 트와이스 이렇게 완벽하면 반칙!! 지칠 줄 모르는 히트의 연속 |url=https://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&oid=438&aid=0000026063&sid1=001 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=[[Naver News]] |language=ko}}</ref> On September 27, the group performed at the MBN Hero Concert 2019 held at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Seoul.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TWICE&NCT DREAMら人気アーティスト「MBN ヒーローコンサート」に出演…安全の重要性を呼びかける |url=https://news.kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=2126736 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924090937/https://news.kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=2126736 |archive-date=September 24, 2020 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=Kstyle| date=24 September 2019 }}</ref> Members Nayeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung appeared as guests on the tvN television program ''[[DoReMi Market|Amazing Saturday-DoReMi Market]]'' on September 28.<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 28, 2019|title=Twice Nayeon, Chaeyoung, what should I do if he is good at 'joint one-shot protagonist' [definitive scene]|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201909281924566210|website=Newsen}}</ref> |
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== Critical reception == |
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Writing for ''Sound Digest'', Amanda Lee noted that ''Feel Special'' is an "exceptional comeback" following Twice's increased international presence after the release of ''Fancy You'', stating that the tracks from the group's latest album "[is a] pop perfection and showcases the girls’ increasing presence in crafting timely songs that are relatable and catchy."<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 26, 2019 |title=TWICE Album Review: K-pop Girl Group Releases Feel Special EP |url=https://soundigest.com/2019/09/26/twice-feel-special-ep/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124002117/https://soundigest.com/2019/09/26/twice-feel-special-ep/ |archive-date=January 24, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=Soundigest |language=en-US}}</ref> Tamar Herman of ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' magazine praised the group's creative control over the EP, and describing the material as "an unrelenting show of pop perfection from the girl group".<ref>{{Cite |
Writing for ''Sound Digest'', Amanda Lee noted that ''Feel Special'' is an "exceptional comeback" following Twice's increased international presence after the release of ''Fancy You'', stating that the tracks from the group's latest album "[is a] pop perfection and showcases the girls’ increasing presence in crafting timely songs that are relatable and catchy."<ref name="Sound Digest" >{{Cite web |date=September 26, 2019 |title=TWICE Album Review: K-pop Girl Group Releases Feel Special EP |url=https://soundigest.com/2019/09/26/twice-feel-special-ep/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124002117/https://soundigest.com/2019/09/26/twice-feel-special-ep/ |archive-date=January 24, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=Soundigest |language=en-US}}</ref> Tamar Herman of ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' magazine praised the group's creative control over the EP, and describing the material as "an unrelenting show of pop perfection from the girl group".<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Twice 'Feel Special' On Inspiring New Single and EP: Listen |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8530735/twice-feel-special-ep/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305105730/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8530735/twice-feel-special-ep |archive-date=March 5, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |magazine=Billboard |language=en}}</ref> ''Billboard'' also included ''Feel Special'' in its "25 Best K-pop Albums of 2019: Critics' Picks" list ranking at number 14, citing the group's distinctive pop production seen in "Feel Special" and "Rainbow", as well as their venture into maturity with "Love Foolish" and "21:29".<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=The 25 Best K-pop Albums of 2019: Critics' Picks |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/international/8547186/the-25-best-k-pop-albums-of-2019-critics-picks/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104085228/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/international/8547186/the-25-best-k-pop-albums-of-2019-critics-picks |archive-date=January 4, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |magazine=Billboard |language=en}}</ref> Chris Gillet from ''South China Morning Post Youngpost'' complimented the variety of music genres present in the album and how the group was able to mix genres "in a way most other acts cannot".<ref name=autogenerated1 /> |
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Crystal Bell from ''[[MTV News]]'' included the B-side "Love Foolish" in her "Best K-pop B-sides of 2019" list, ranking the song at number 1 and calling it proof that "Twice are capable of so much more than cheery hooks." Bell first stated that every B-side from ''Feel Special'' was deserving of a spot on the list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bell |first=Crystal |title=The Best K-pop B-sides Of 2019 |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/3150475/best-k-pop-b-sides-2019-bts-twice-list/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227051006/http://www.mtv.com/news/3150475/best-k-pop-b-sides-2019-bts-twice-list/ |archive-date=December 27, 2019 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=[[MTV News]] |language=en}}</ref> ''[[BuzzFeed|Buzzfeed]]'' included the B-side "Trick It" in their "20 Best K-pop B-sides of 2019" list, ranking at number 12, stating that the track "still goes strong on even the 210th listen."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=tae_nado |title=Here Are 20 Of The Best B-Sides In K-Pop Released This Year |url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/jazzberry133/20-of-2019s-best-b-sides-in-k-pop-1lxb7mjpzj |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216143105/https://www.buzzfeed.com/jazzberry133/20-of-2019s-best-b-sides-in-k-pop-1lxb7mjpzj |archive-date=December 16, 2020 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=BuzzFeed Community |date=30 December 2019 |language=en}}</ref> Cho Eun-jae of ''Idology Korea'' ranked ''Feel Special'' at number four in the website's "2019: Album of the Year" list, stating that the album is "full of more wild and charismatic sound than ever, with a danceable mood that is the traditional virtue of JYP." They then stated that Twice's album quality is increasing throughout the development of their career.<ref>{{Cite web |title=결산 2019 : 올해의 음반 {{!}} |date=24 February 2020 |url=http://idology.kr/12920 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207143107/http://idology.kr/12920 |archive-date=February 7, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |language=ko}}</ref> |
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In a mixed review, Kim Do-heon of [[IZM]] gave the album a rating of 2.5 over 5 points, praising the production |
In a mixed review, Kim Do-heon of [[IZM]] gave the album a rating of 2.5 over 5 points, praising the overall production, but stated that ''Feel Special'' is "not a sufficient basis for the transition to [more] mature and refined concepts."<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 2019 |title=Feel Special Album Rating |url=https://www.izm.co.kr/posts?id=29866 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191119025010/http://izm.co.kr/contentRead.asp?idx=29866&bigcateidx=1&subcateidx=3&view_tp=1 |archive-date=November 19, 2019 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=[[IZM]]}}</ref> |
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| <ref>{{Cite web |date=February 24, 2020 |title=결산 2019 : 올해의 음반 {{!}} Idology.kr |url=http://idology.kr/12920 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200624192758/http://idology.kr/12920 |archive-date=June 24, 2020 |access-date=June 15, 2020 |language=ko-KR}}</ref> |
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| <ref>{{Cite web |date=December 31, 2010 |title=The 25 Best K-pop Albums of 2019: Critics' Picks {{!}} Billboard |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/international/8547186/the-25-best-k-pop-albums-of-2019-critics-picks/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104085228/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/international/8547186/the-25-best-k-pop-albums-of-2019-critics-picks |archive-date=January 4, 2021 |access-date=February 24, 2021 |language=English}}</ref> |
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== Commercial performance == |
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| lyrics1 = {{hlist|[[Park Jin-young|J. Y. Park "The Asiansoul"]]}} |
| lyrics1 = {{hlist|[[Park Jin-young|J. Y. Park "The Asiansoul"]]}} |
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| music1 = {{hlist|Park|Ollipop|Hayley Aitken}} |
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| lyrics3 = {{hlist|[[Jihyo]]|JQ}} |
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| music3 = {{hlist|[[Ryan S. Jhun|Ryan Jhun]]|Miro Markus|Anna Timgren}} |
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| title4 = Trick It |
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| music5 = {{hlist|Shim|Versachoi|Louise Frick Sveen}} |
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== Personnel == |
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Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.<ref>{{Cite AV media notes|title=Feel Special|year=2019|type=booklet|publisher=[[JYP Entertainment]]}}</ref> |
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* Miro Markus – keyboards, guitars, programming (3) |
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* Jurek Reunamäki – drum programming, bass programming, synthesizer programming, keyboard (4) |
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* Versachoi – bass, keyboard, drum (5) |
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* Jeok Jae – guitar (6) |
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* Lee Joo-hyoung – keyboard, vocal director (6) |
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* Sophia Pae – background vocals, vocal director (6) |
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* Jan Baars – all instruments (7) |
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* Rajan Muse – all instruments (7) |
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* Ikuco Tsutsumi – background vocals (7) |
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=== Technical === |
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* Choi Hye-jin – recording (1–2, 5–6) |
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* Lee Sang-yeop – recording (1, 5) |
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* Woo Min-jeong – recording (1, 3–5) |
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* [[Tony Maserati]] – [[Audio mixing (recorded music)|mixing]] (1, 7) |
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* David Kim – assistant mix engineer (1, 7) |
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* Park Jeong-eon – [[Mastering (audio)|mastering]] (1–6) |
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* JeL – recording, music production, post production (2) |
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* Jeong Yu-ra – digital editing (2, 4, 7) |
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* Im Hong-jin – recording, mixing (2) |
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* Ahn Young – digital editing (3) |
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* Hanif "Hitmanic" Sabzevari – mixing (3) |
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* Lee Tae-seop – mixing (4) |
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* Yoon Won-kwon – mixing (5) |
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* Kang Seon-young – digital editing, recording (6) |
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* Lee Joo-hyoung – recording (6) |
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== Charts == |
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! scope="row" | South Korean Albums (Gaon)<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019년 Album Chart |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2019&hitYear=2019&termGbn=year |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190712070546/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2019&hitYear=2019&termGbn=year |archive-date=July 12, 2019 |access-date=January 10, 2020 |website=[[Gaon Chart]] |publisher=Korea Music Content Association |language=ko}}</ref> |
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Genre | Pop[1] | |||
Length | 23:26 | |||
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Label | JYP | |||
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Feel Special is the eighth extended play by South Korean girl group Twice. It was released by JYP Entertainment on September 23, 2019. Marketed as the group's eighth "mini album" release, it consists of seven tracks, including the lead single of the same name and the Korean version of their Japanese single "Breakthrough".
The EP featuring genres from EDM, hip hop, synth-pop and '90s music, all members of Twice participated in the album as songwriters. Music critics complimented the album's catchy production, the variety of music genres present in the EP, and the group's creative control over the EP's lyrics. It was a commercial success, debuting at number one on Gaon Album Chart and selling over 500,000 copies. It was Twice's best-selling album until the release of their succeeding EP, More & More.
Background
[edit]Following the release of Fancy You in April, and the ongoing success of Twice's Twicelights World Tour, JYP Entertainment first revealed details about the group's upcoming album titled Feel Special with the title track of the same name on September 9, 2019, with its release slated for September 23 at 6PM KST. A teaser clip starring Nayeon was first unveiled on the same day.[2] The following day, a teaser clip starring Jeongyeon was revealed. The tracklist for their upcoming album was also posted, revealing the credits for the title track "Feel Special" and for the Korean version of Twice's Japanese single "Breakthrough".[3][4] On September 11, the group posted a teaser clip starring Momo, alongside individual teaser images for Nayeon, Jeongyeon, and Momo.[5][6] When Momo's teaser clip was revealed, she went viral on Twitter due to her change of hairstyle, with her name ranking higher on the US Twitter real-time trending list beating #AppleEvent, leading to American businessman Jack Phan raising the question, "What is Momo?".[7] On September 12, a teaser clip featuring Sana was released.[8]
Following the release of Sana's teaser clip, the group shared full details for their comeback's track list, revealing that Nayeon wrote lyrics for "Rainbow," Jihyo participated in "Get Loud," Dahyun helped write lyrics for "Trick It," Momo having penned "Love Foolish," with all group members being credited for the lyrics of "21:29."[9] On September 13, a teaser video starring Jihyo was uploaded, followed by a teaser video starring Mina which was uploaded on the following day.[10][11] On September 14, teaser images for Sana, Jihyo, and Mina were posted.[12] On September 15, a teaser clip featuring Dahyun was uploaded and on the following day, an individual teaser clip starring Chaeyoung was released.[13][14] Tzuyu's individual teaser video was revealed on September 17. On the same day, individual teaser images for Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu were uploaded.[15][16]
Teaser photos featuring all members of the group were unveiled on September 18.[17][18] The first music video teaser was uploaded by the group on the following day, alongside another set of group teaser photos.[19][20] On September 21, a highlight medley for the album was released by the group.[21] On September 22, Twice unveiled the online cover for Feel Special.[22]
On September 23, Twice released the final music video teaser for the album's eponymous title track.[23] The EP was officially released on the same day, with the group holding a press conference at the Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjang-dong, Seoul.[24]
Composition
[edit]Feel Special is an extended play consisting of seven tracks featuring genres from EDM, hip hop and 90s music. Several members of Twice participated in the album production as songwriters. The eponymous title track is described as a party-pop song featuring the usage of synth music, written and composed by J. Y. Park, who stated that he based the lyrics from a conversation that he had with the members of Twice. "Rainbow" features a British garage beat, and is penned by Nayeon. The song lyrically talks about self-confidence and self-discovery. "Get Loud", written by member Jihyo, is classified as a dance song and further described as a "girl power anthem". "Trick It" features a "sweet, delicate" melody coupled with a disco beat, written by member Dahyun with the song depicting on how one tells white lies for the happiness of a certain person. "Love Foolish" is a track with EDM and synth-pop influences, penned by Momo. "21:29" is described as an amalgamation of retro soul, lounge, R’n’B and 90s hip hop, with all members being credited for the track's lyrics. The song was stated to be dedicated for the group's fanbase. The closing track, "Breakthrough", is Korean version of the group's fifth Japanese single from their album, &Twice, that heavily features brass music.[25][26][27]
Promotion
[edit]On the day of the album's release, JYP Entertainment released an official statement revealing that while member Mina participated in the production for Feel Special as well as the filming for their music video, she will be continuing her health-related hiatus due to anxiety concerns and thus will not be able to participate in the promotional activities for the EP. Additionally, when the group held their first promotional showcase for Feel Special at the Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjang-dong, Jihyo performed without doing the choreography, with JYP Entertainment stating that she was receiving medical treatment for a minor neck injury.[28]
Twice appeared on JTBC television program Idol Room on September 24, 2019.[29] They began their music show promotions for Feel Special starting with a performance on M Countdown on September 26.[30] They also performed on KBS2' Music Bank, MBC's Music Core, and SBS' Inkigayo, among others.[31][32] On September 27, the group performed at the MBN Hero Concert 2019 held at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Seoul.[33] Members Nayeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung appeared as guests on the tvN television program Amazing Saturday-DoReMi Market on September 28.[34]
Critical reception
[edit]Writing for Sound Digest, Amanda Lee noted that Feel Special is an "exceptional comeback" following Twice's increased international presence after the release of Fancy You, stating that the tracks from the group's latest album "[is a] pop perfection and showcases the girls’ increasing presence in crafting timely songs that are relatable and catchy."[1] Tamar Herman of Billboard magazine praised the group's creative control over the EP, and describing the material as "an unrelenting show of pop perfection from the girl group".[35] Billboard also included Feel Special in its "25 Best K-pop Albums of 2019: Critics' Picks" list ranking at number 14, citing the group's distinctive pop production seen in "Feel Special" and "Rainbow", as well as their venture into maturity with "Love Foolish" and "21:29".[36] Chris Gillet from South China Morning Post Youngpost complimented the variety of music genres present in the album and how the group was able to mix genres "in a way most other acts cannot".[26]
Crystal Bell from MTV News included the B-side "Love Foolish" in her "Best K-pop B-sides of 2019" list, ranking the song at number 1 and calling it proof that "Twice are capable of so much more than cheery hooks." Bell first stated that every B-side from Feel Special was deserving of a spot on the list.[37] Buzzfeed included the B-side "Trick It" in their "20 Best K-pop B-sides of 2019" list, ranking at number 12, stating that the track "still goes strong on even the 210th listen."[38] Cho Eun-jae of Idology Korea ranked Feel Special at number four in the website's "2019: Album of the Year" list, stating that the album is "full of more wild and charismatic sound than ever, with a danceable mood that is the traditional virtue of JYP." They then stated that Twice's album quality is increasing throughout the development of their career.[39]
In a mixed review, Kim Do-heon of IZM gave the album a rating of 2.5 over 5 points, praising the overall production, but stated that Feel Special is "not a sufficient basis for the transition to [more] mature and refined concepts."[40]
Commercial performance
[edit]Upon the release of Feel Special, Twice broke their own first-week album sales record when they achieved sales of 154,000 copies on Hanteo on September 29, 2019. Their previous EP release, Fancy You, initially held the record for highest first-week sales volume for a Korean girl group with 151,000 copies sold.[41] The EP debuted atop the weekly Gaon Album Chart.[42] The album also charted on both the Japan Digital Albums chart and the Oricon Albums Chart, debuting at numbers 2 and 3 respectively.[43][44] The album was then certified Platinum by Gaon upon reaching 250,000 copies sold.[45] Feel Special ranked second on the Monthly Gaon Album Chart for the month of September, recording sales of 368,842 copies.[46] On October 29, Gaon confirmed that Feel Special had reached 400,000 copies sold in shipments, becoming Twice's best-selling album until it was surpassed by their succeeding EP release, More & More, in 2020.[47][48] The album received a 2× Platinum certification from the Korea Music Content Association on March 10, 2022.[49]
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "Feel Special" |
| Lee Woo-min "collapsedone" | 3:27 | |
2. | "Rainbow" |
|
| 2:58 | |
3. | "Get Loud" |
|
|
| 3:08 |
4. | "Trick It" |
|
| Reunamäki | 3:15 |
5. | "Love Foolish" |
|
|
| 3:12 |
6. | "21:29" |
| Lee | 3:49 | |
7. | "Breakthrough" (Korean version) |
|
|
| 3:37 |
Total length: | 23:26 |
Notes
- ^ Signifies a translator.
Personnel
[edit]Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.[50]
Musicians
[edit]- Twice – vocals (all tracks), background vocals (7)
- Lee Woo-min "collapsedone" – all instruments, computer programming, guitar, synthesizers (1)
- Kim Yeon-seo – background vocals (1–5), vocal director (2, 4)
- Shim Eun-ji – vocal director (1)
- JeL – all instruments and programming (2)
- Miro Markus – keyboards, guitars, programming (3)
- Anna Timgren – background vocals (3)
- Jurek Reunamäki – drum programming, bass programming, synthesizer programming, keyboard (4)
- Melanie Fontana – vocal arrangement (4)
- Versachoi – bass, keyboard, drum (5)
- Jeok Jae – guitar (6)
- Lee Joo-hyoung – keyboard, vocal director (6)
- Sophia Pae – background vocals, vocal director (6)
- Jan Baars – all instruments (7)
- Rajan Muse – all instruments (7)
- Ikuco Tsutsumi – background vocals (7)
- Perrie – background vocals (7)
- Armadillo – vocal director (7)
Technical
[edit]- Choi Hye-jin – recording (1–2, 5–6)
- Eom Se-hee – recording (1–7)
- Lee Sang-yeop – recording (1, 5)
- Woo Min-jeong – recording (1, 3–5)
- Tony Maserati – mixing (1, 7)
- James Kraussie – mix engineer (1)
- David Kim – assistant mix engineer (1, 7)
- Park Jeong-eon – mastering (1–6)
- JeL – recording, music production, post production (2)
- Jeong Yu-ra – digital editing (2, 4, 7)
- Im Hong-jin – recording, mixing (2)
- Ahn Young – digital editing (3)
- Hanif "Hitmanic" Sabzevari – mixing (3)
- Lee Tae-seop – mixing (4)
- Yoon Won-kwon – mixing (5)
- Kang Seon-young – digital editing, recording (6)
- Lee Joo-hyoung – recording (6)
- Gu Jong-pil – mixing (6)
- Chris Gehringer – mastering (7)
Charts
[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
|
Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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South Korea (KMCA)[65] | 2× Platinum | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Accolades
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2020 | 34th Golden Disc Awards | Album Bonsang | Won | [66] |
Album Daesang | Nominated | |||
9th Gaon Chart Music Awards | Artist of the Year – Physical Album (3rd Quarter) | Nominated | [67] |
Release history
[edit]Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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Various | September 23, 2019 | JYP | [68] | |
South Korea | CD |
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