The Feels

"The Feels" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Twice. It was released on October 1, 2021, through JYP Entertainment and Republic Records as the group's first original English single. It is a disco-pop song that incorporates elements of groovy bass sounds and disco synth beats. Its lyrics are about the protagonist's feeling of happiness after falling in love at first sight. "The Feels" received acclaim from music critics, who praised its fun lyrics and production. The song was included in 2022 year-end best-of lists by Insider, Rolling Stone, and Pitchfork. It peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Global 200 and at number 83 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and charted in Canada, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Netherlands, Singapore and the UK. In 2022, the song went on to get certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over half a million digital units in the United States. In Japan, it was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) for surpassing 100 million streams in the country. Background Prior to the release of "The Feels", Twice has released songs recorded in English, including the English versions of "Cry for Me", "I Can't Stop Me", and "More & More". On June 15, 2018, they released a cover of the Jackson 5's 1969 single "I Want You Back". It was released as a digital single and recorded in its original English lyrics. The cover later appeared on their first Japanese album, BDZ, as the tenth and final track, and was featured in the 2018 Japanese film Sensei Kunshu. On November 20, 2019, they released their second Japanese album, &Twice, which features the group's first original English-language track, "What You Waiting For". Following the release of their tenth EP, Taste of Love, Twice announced on June 25, 2021, that their first official English single will be released on a Friday in September. The single's title was not revealed until August 6, when they posted a photo teaser showing someone holding a letter. On August 23, JYP Entertainment announced October 1 to be the release date of "The Feels" through an 11-second videoclip.