As an acknowledged singer-songwriter and producer who made multiple WINNER hit songs, this solo album is more anticipated than ever. In a commentary film released on the 27th through his official blog, he introduced the first full-length album. He said PAGE is an ŌĆ£album that serves as a memoir. I included the things IŌĆÖve felt as a musician and what the human parts of ŌĆśKang Seung YoonŌĆÖ felt during the ten years.ŌĆØ The singer wrote and composed all 12 tracks in this album, including the title song ŌĆ£IYAH.ŌĆØ
A Resonance That Goes Further Than Relatability
Kang Seung Yoon discloses his story more frankly and freely than ever in this 1st full-length solo album. He will be presenting a meaningful resonance about his concerns and growth, something that only Kang Seung Yoon can offer. The title track ŌĆ£IYAHŌĆØ will be relatable to many in this era, as it is about the burden of being an adult with responsibilities. ŌĆ£IYAHŌĆØ instantly catches the listenersŌĆÖ ears with its overwhelming vocals, magnificent sounds, and sentimental melodies in the music video teaser. The lyrics that say ŌĆ£IŌĆÖm still a child / DonŌĆÖt pressure me in this tough world / How can I be good at everything when IŌĆÖm also a humanŌĆØ raised fansŌĆÖ expectations for the entire song, especially with Kang Seung YoonŌĆÖs passionate voice. ┬Ā
The Wide Musical Spectrum
Other tracks with various music genres are also looked forward to, as they play their parts in making the album musically complete. True folk sentiments, fierce rock sounds, sorrowful ballads, and cheerfully trendy Hip-hop are added to the album. Apart from the title song ŌĆ£IYAH,ŌĆØ the album consists of ŌĆ£WE NEED LOVE,ŌĆØ ŌĆ£BRUISE,ŌĆØ ŌĆ£SKIP,ŌĆØ ŌĆ£OBVIOUS,ŌĆØ ŌĆ£BETTER,ŌĆØ ŌĆ£CAPTAIN,ŌĆØ ŌĆ£WERE WE?ŌĆØ, ŌĆ£365ŌĆØ, ŌĆ£TREAD ON ME,ŌĆØ ŌĆ£HEY RAINŌĆØ and a special version of ŌĆ£IYAH.ŌĆØ With Song Min Ho (Mino)ŌĆÖs help, ŌĆ£BETTERŌĆØ captures the regret and sorrow of a past relationship. It also demonstrates the great synergy between the two WINNER members. The exciting song with band sounds and refreshing guitar riffs in its intro, ŌĆ£OBVIOUS,ŌĆØ was joined by Simon Dominic. The 12th track, ŌĆ£IYAH,ŌĆØ is also unique as Yoon Jong Shin participated in it. In it, Kang Seung Yoon asks questions about life, and Yoon Jong Shin answers them. ┬Ā
Kang Seung YoonŌĆÖs Sincerity: ŌĆ£I Hope This Becomes a Small SupportŌĆØ
This album embodies the thoughts Kang Seung Yoon had for a long time. He grew with the public right from his appearance on Super Star K, then becoming a leader and main vocal of K-PopŌĆÖs representative group WINNER and competing on King of Mask Singer as Chow Yun Fat. He said, ŌĆ£though ŌĆ£IYAHŌĆØ started as a story I tell myself, it is also something I want to tell to those who are struggling out there. I hope it can comfort someone and serve as a catalyst to overcome hard times.ŌĆØ ┬Ā Source (1, 2)
