diff --git a/.changeset/themeable-root-bg.md b/.changeset/themeable-root-bg.md
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----
-"@karnstack/kino": patch
----
-
-The `.kino` root backdrop is now a `--kino-bg` token (default `black`), so a
-host embedding the player over a light page can theme it (e.g. `--kino-bg:
-transparent`) instead of flashing black before the media paints. Default is
-unchanged, so existing players stay black.
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
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--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,14 @@
 # @karnstack/kino
 
+## 0.8.1
+
+### Patch Changes
+
+- 5fc31bf: The `.kino` root backdrop is now a `--kino-bg` token (default `black`), so a
+  host embedding the player over a light page can theme it (e.g. `--kino-bg:
+transparent`) instead of flashing black before the media paints. Default is
+  unchanged, so existing players stay black.
+
 ## 0.8.0
 
 ### Minor Changes
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
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@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@karnstack/kino",
-  "version": "0.8.0",
+  "version": "0.8.1",
   "description": "Themeable React video player with pluggable providers.",
   "license": "MIT",
   "author": "Karn",