The EP's lead single, "Love, Money, Fame", was released on the same day and features American music producer DJ Khaled.

[2] On September 13, the group revealed the first teaser for the EP, featuring a "spooky" clip of a train in a dark subway station.

[3] The EP's title was revealed on September 16, an anagram for "I felt helpless", text featured in the initial teaser post.

[4][5] The next day, Seventeen revealed a trailer for the record, featuring the group's members in various locations, alongside words and phrases hinting at the content of the EP.

[11][12] In a positive review, NME's Rhian Daly praised Spill the Feels for its "multidimensional fresh look" on Seventeen's career, labeling the record as "an unwavering commitment to spreading hope, joy, and love, all via addictive and affecting music".