Overdose (EP)

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 May 7, 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.

Overdose
Korean version of the album cover
EP by
Exo-K and Exo-M
ReleasedMay 7, 2014 (2014-05-07)
Recorded2014 at SM Studios, Seoul, South Korea
Genre
Length22:02
Language
LabelSM Entertainment
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: May 7, 2014

Background and release

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

On May 15, 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.[4][5]

Promotions

Prior to EP release, Exo kickstarted their promotions with a showcase at the Jamsil Arena in Seoul on April 15, 2014. From April 1 to 9, a contest sponsored by Samsung enabled fans to enter and win tickets to attend the showcase. They promoted into their respective subgroups; Exo-K promoted in South Korea while Exo-M promoted in China.[6][7] On May 24 and 25, they held their first solo concert entitled Exo from Exoplanet 1 – The Lost Planet. According to several news reports, tickets were sold out in 1.47 seconds.[8]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Naver.

Korean version (by EXO-K)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Overdose" (Korean: 중독; RR: Jungdok) (sung by: EXO-K)
3:26
2."Moonlight" (Korean: 월광; RR: Wolgwang) (sung by Baekhyun & D.O.)
4:26
3."Thunder"
  • Jeon Gan-di
3:13
4."Run"
  • Yoo Han-jin
3:37
5."Love, Love, Love"
  • Deez
3:55
6."Overdose" (Korean: 중독; RR: Jungdok) (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
4:26
3."Thunder (雷电)"
  • Lin Xinye
3:13
4."Run (奔跑)"Zhou Mi
  • Yoo Han-jin
3:37
5."Love, Love, Love (梦中梦)"
  • 黄貞穎 Annakid
  • Deez
3:55
6."上瘾 (Overdose)" (EXO version)
  • 黄貞穎 Annakid
3:26
Total length:22:02

Charts

Korean and Chinese versions

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

Awards and nominations
Awards for Overdose
Year Organization Award Result
2014 Golden Disk Awards Disk Bonsang Won
Disk Daesang Won
Melon Music Awards Album of the Year Nominated
Mnet Asian Music Awards UnionPay Album of the Year Won
Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards Artist of the Year (Album) – 2nd Quarter Won
SBS Awards Festival Best Album Won
Miguhui Awards Best Performance Award Won
2015 V Chart Awards Album of the Year — Korea Won

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 May 7, 2014 CD, digital download SM Entertainment
South Korea SM Entertainment, KT Music

References
  1. "Exo confirms release date of "Overdose" for the 7th".
  2. Jeon Su Mi (May 13, 2014). "Exo 'Overdoses' Asia by Topping Various Weekly Charts". enewsWorld. Mwave. Archived from the original on February 24, 2015. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  3. "Why did Exo-M's Kris sue SM?". www.koreaherald.com. Retrieved 2015-10-11.
  4. "Exo-K and Exo-M chart in the Top 5 on Billboard's World Albums Chart with 'Overdose'". Allkpop. May 16, 2014. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  5. "Exo's 'Overdose' EP Enters Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
  6. "SM Entertainment confirms Exo's upcoming comeback kicking off with showcase on April 15 | allkpop.com". www.allkpop.com. Retrieved 2015-10-11.
  7. "Exo Wow Fans At Seoul's Jamsil Arena With Comeback Show, 'Overdose' Video". KpopStarz. 2014-04-16. Retrieved 2015-10-11.
  8. "How Exo Lost a Member, But Shined 'United as a Whole' at Premiere Solo Concert". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-10-11.
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