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Overdose
EP by
Exo-K and Exo-M
Released7 May 2014 (2014-05-07)
StudioSM Studios (Seoul)
Genre
Length22:02
Language
LabelSM
Producer
Exo-K and Exo-M chronology
Miracles in December
(2013) 		Overdose
(2014) 		Exology Chapter 1: The Lost Planet
(2014)
Singles from Overdose
  1. "Overdose"
    Released: 7 May 2014

Overdose is the third extended play by South Korean-Chinese boy bands Exo-K and Exo-M. It was released by SM Entertainment and distributed by KT Music on 7 May 2014 in Korean and Chinese versions. It is preceded by their special EP album "Miracles in December" that was released in December 2013. This is the final release to include members Kris and Luhan before they left the group and filed lawsuits against SM Entertainment requesting contract termination. It is also the final album released by Exo-K and Exo-M.

Background and release

Exo-K and Exo-M's third EP was intended to be released on 21 April 2014, but its release was postponed due to the Sewol Ferry Disaster on 16 April. Its music videos were released on 6 May 2014 on YouTube, then followed by its album on 7 May 2014.[1] It reached 660,000+ preorders before its release, making it the most pre-ordered mini-album in history.[2]

On 15 May 2014, Exo-M's leader Kris filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment to terminate his contract citing his neglected health and the company's violation of human rights.[3]

The Korean edition also peaked at No. 2 on Billboard's World Albums Chart, and No. 129 on the "Billboard 200", making Exo the highest charting Korean male group act on the Billboard 200 at the time.[4][5]

Promotions

Prior to EP release, Exo kickstarted their promotions with a showcase at the Jamsil Arena in Seoul on 15 April 2014. From 1 to 9 April, a contest sponsored by Samsung enabled fans to enter and win tickets to attend the showcase.[citation needed] They promoted into their respective subgroups; Exo-K promoted in South Korea while Exo-M promoted in China. On 24 and 25 May, they held their first solo concert entitled Exo from Exoplanet 1 – The Lost Planet.[citation needed] According to several news reports, tickets were reportedly sold out in seconds.[6]

Awards and nominations

Awards for Overdose
Year Organization Award Result Ref.
2014 Melon Music Awards Album of the Year Nominated
Mnet Asian Music Awards Album of the Year Won [7]
SBS Awards Festival Best Album Won [8]
2015 Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards Album of the Year – 2nd Quarter Won [9]
Golden Disc Awards Album Bonsang Won [10]
Album Daesang Won
V Chart Awards Album of the Year – Korea Won [11]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Naver.

Korean version (by Exo-K)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Overdose" (중독; Jungdok; lit. Addiction) (sung by: Exo-K)
3:26
2."Moonlight" (월광; Wolgwang) (sung by Baekhyun & D.O.)
4:26
3."Thunder"
  • Jeon Gan-di
3:13
4."Run"
  • Seo Ji-eum
  • Yoo Han-jin [ko]
3:37
5."Love, Love, Love"
  • Seo Ji-eum
  • Deez [ko]
3:55
6."Overdose" (중독; Jungdok; lit. Addiction) (Exo version)
3:26
Total length:22:02
Chinese version (by Exo-M)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."上瘾 (Overdose)" (sung by: Exo-M)
  • 黄貞穎 Annakid
3:26
2."月光 (Moonlight)" (sung by Chen & Luhan)
  • Lin Xinye [zh]
4:26
3."Thunder (雷电)"
  • Lin Xinye [zh]
3:13
4."Run (奔跑)"Zhou Mi
  • Yoo Han-jin [ko]
3:37
5."Love, Love, Love (梦中梦)"
  • 黄貞穎 Annakid
  • Deez [ko]
3:55
6."上瘾 (Overdose)" (Exo version)
  • 黄貞穎 Annakid
3:26
Total length:22:02

Charts

Chart Peak position
Overdose
(Exo-K) 		Overdose
(Exo-M)
South Korea Weekly Albums (Gaon) 1 2
South Korea Monthly Albums (Gaon) 1 2
South Korea Yearly Albums – 2014 1 2
South Korea Yearly Albums – 2015 93 —
Japan Weekly Albums (Oricon) 3 5
Japan Monthly Albums (Oricon) 11 19
US Billboard 200 129 —
US World Albums (Billboard) 2 5
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) 1 8

Sales

Chart Sales
Japan (Oricon) 37,000 (Korean version)
15,000 (Chinese version)
South Korea (Gaon) 413,759 (Korean version)
274,207 (Chinese version)

Release history

Region Date Format Label
Worldwide 7 May 2014 CD, digital download SM Entertainment
South Korea SM Entertainment, KT Music

References

  1. ^ "Exo confirms release date of "Overdose" for the 7th". Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  2. ^ Jeon Su Mi (13 May 2014). "Exo 'Overdoses' Asia by Topping Various Weekly Charts". enewsWorld. Mwave. Archived from the original on 24 February 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
  3. ^ "Why did Exo-M's Kris sue SM?". www.koreaherald.com. 16 May 2014. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
  4. ^ "Exo-K and Exo-M chart in the Top 5 on Billboard's World Albums Chart with 'Overdose'". Allkpop. 16 May 2014. Archived from the original on 13 August 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
  5. ^ "Exo's 'Overdose' EP Enters Billboard 200". Billboard. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
  6. ^ "How Exo Lost a Member, But Shined 'United as a Whole' at Premiere Solo Concert". Billboard. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
  7. ^ Benjamin, Jeff (4 December 2014). "Exo & Taeyang Earn Top Honors at 2014 MAMA". Billboard. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  8. ^ Kim, Jin-suk (22 December 2014). 'SBS 가요대전' 엑소, 앨범상 영예 "정말 감사하다". Daily Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on 16 November 2017. Retrieved 16 November 2017 – via Joins.
  9. ^ 제4회 가온차트 K-POP 어워드 2014, Review! (in Korean). Gaon Chart. 17 February 2015. Archived from the original on 17 November 2017. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  10. ^ Park, Soo-young (15 January 2015). [골든디스크] 엑소, 이변 없이 대상...씨엔블루 4관왕 '깜놀'(종합). MK (in Korean). Archived from the original on 30 July 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  11. ^ "2015 YinYueTai V Chart Awards Winners" (in Chinese). YinYueTai. Archived from the original on 11 October 2017. Retrieved 14 November 2017.

External links

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Gaon Album Chart Year-End number ones
Circle Chart Music Award for Artist of the Year – Physical
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