Page (album)

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Page is the first studio album by South Korean singer-songwriter Kang Seung-yoon. It was released on March 29, 2021 by YG Entertainment. The album runs 42:08 and includes 12 tracks in Korean and English. The lead single is Iyah. The physical album comes in three versions: Prologue, Epilogue, and KiT. Page sold 122,202 copies in South Korea by May 2021.

Promotion and concept
YG announced Seung-yoon’s comeback for March 29 and revealed the tracklist on March 22, 2021. A concept teaser on March 23 showed lights changing colors to symbolize the album’s varied sounds. A sampler was released on March 29, followed by an online media showcase where Seung-yoon described Iyah as about the responsibilities and burdens of becoming an adult, and the album as a memoir.

Reception
Pre-orders surpassed 100,000 by April 5, 2021. Page debuted at No. 3 on the Gaon Album Chart in April, with 122,202 copies sold that month. Critics praised the songwriting and sincerity: Billboard Vietnam highlighted the personal messages, IZM praised Seung-yoon’s craft, and Vacancy Magazine called the album raw and vulnerable.

Songs and themes
Seung-yoon helped write and compose the songs, and the album centers on his experiences and messages to himself. Better (featuring Mino) explores regrets and past relationships. Iyah (featuring Yoon Jong-shin) presents life questions. Tread on Me was inspired by a sprout scene and a moment of witnessing it being stepped on.

Album editions
Prologue and Epilogue include a 104-page hardcover photobook, an accordion lyric book, and various random collectibles. The KiT version includes a package box, a random Air KiT, lyric and selfie photo cards, and masking tape.