Overdose (EP)

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Overdose
ExoKoverdose.jpg
Korean digital version cover
EP by
Exo-K and Exo-M
Released7 May 2014 (2014-05-07)
StudioSM Studios (Seoul)
Genre
Length22:02
Language
Label SM
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.

Contents

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. [6] From 1 to 9 April, a contest sponsored by Samsung enabled fans to enter and win tickets to attend the showcase. [6] 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. [7] According to several news reports, tickets were reportedly sold out in seconds. [8]

Awards and nominations

Awards for Overdose
YearOrganizationAwardResultRef.
2014 Melon Music Awards Album of the Year Longlisted
Mnet Asian Music Awards Album of the Year Won [9]
SBS Awards Festival Best AlbumWon [10]
2015 Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards Album of the Year – 2nd QuarterWon [11]
Golden Disc Awards Album BonsangWon [12]
Album DaesangWon
V Chart Awards Album of the Year – KoreaWon [13]

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
3:37
5."Love, Love, Love"
  • Seo Ji-eum
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)
4:26
3."Thunder (雷电)"
3:13
4."Run (奔跑)" Zhou Mi
3:37
5."Love, Love, Love (梦中梦)"
  • 黄貞穎 Annakid
3:55
6."上瘾 (Overdose)" (Exo version)
  • 黄貞穎 Annakid
3:26
Total length:22:02

Charts

ChartPeak position
Overdose
(Exo-K)		Overdose
(Exo-M)
South Korea Weekly Albums (Gaon)12
South Korea Monthly Albums (Gaon)12
South Korea Yearly Albums – 201412
South Korea Yearly Albums – 201593—
Japan Weekly Albums (Oricon)35
Japan Monthly Albums (Oricon)1119
US Billboard 200 129—
US World Albums ( Billboard )25
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)18

Sales

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

Release history

Release history for Overdose
RegionDateFormatLabel
South Korea7 May 2014 CD
VariousSM

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