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)
Recorded2014
Studio
  • Doobdoob (Seoul)
  • Iconic Sounds (Seoul)
  • SM Blue Cup (Seoul)
  • SM Blue Ocean (Seoul)
  • SM Yellow Tail (Seoul)
  • Sound Pool (Seoul)
Genre
Length22:02
Language
Label
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 EP 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 Miracles in December that was released in December 2013.

Contents

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

On 9 April 2014, SM announced that Exo had collaborated with the American production team The Underdogs on the titular track "Overdose", set to be featured on the group's EP. SM's in-house songwriter and producer, Kenzie, contributed the Korean lyrics for the urban dance song, which is based on R&B and hip-hop beats. [1] The following day, the song was leaked on YouTube by various publishers, prompting SM to take action to block the videos due to copyright infringement. [2] The label announced that the group would hold a comeback showcase on the 15th and unveiling the single and its music video. [3] On 14 April, SM logged an official complaint with the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office regarding the 10 April incident. [4]

The EP was intended to be released on 21 April as mentioned in the showcase, but its release was postponed due to the Sewol Ferry Disaster on 16 April and the group cancelled all media appearances scheduled on that day and on the 18th. [5] [6] [7]

On 5 May, SM announced that the EP would be released on 7 May. [8] The music videos of "Overdose" were released on the next day on YouTube, then followed by the EP on 7 May. [9] It reached 660,000+ preorders before its release, making it the most pre-ordered EP in South Korean history. [10]

On 15 May, Exo-M's leader Kris filed a lawsuit against SM to terminate his contract citing his neglected health and the company's violation of human rights. [11]

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. [12] [13]

Promotions

Prior to EP release, Exo kickstarted their promotions with a showcase at the Jamsil Arena in Seoul on 15 April. [14] From 1 to 9 April, a contest sponsored by Samsung enabled fans to enter and win tickets to attend the showcase. [14] 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. [15] According to several news reports, tickets were reportedly sold out in seconds. [16]

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 [17]
SBS Awards Festival Best AlbumWon [18]
2015 Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards Album of the Year – 2nd QuarterWon [19]
Golden Disc Awards Album BonsangWon [20]
Album DaesangWon
V Chart Awards Album of the Year – KoreaWon [21]

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

References

  1. ↑ Lee, Jae-hoon (9 April 2014). 엑소, 이번에는 '중독 Overdose'로 몰아친다 [EXO, this time driven by 'Addiction Overdose']. Newsis (in Korean). Seoul. Archived from the original on 9 December 2025. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  2. ↑ Lee, Eun-jung (10 April 2014). 엑소 신곡 '중독' 음원·안무 영상 유출…컴백 차질 [EXO's new song 'Addiction' sound source and choreography video leaked... Comeback setback]. Yonhap News Agency . ko. Archived from the original on 9 December 2025. Retrieved 9 December 2025– via Naver.
  3. ↑ 엑소 중독, 15일 쇼케이스와 함께 ‘뮤직비디오 공개’ [EXO Addiction 'Music Video Released' with Showcase on the 15th]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). 10 April 2014. Archived from the original on 9 December 2025. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  4. ↑ Lee, Jae-hoon (14 April 2014). 으름장 아니었다…SM, 엑소 '중독' 유포자 형사고소 [It wasn't a joke... SM Criminal Prosecution Against Exo 'Addiction' Spoiler]. Newsis (in Korean). Seoul. Archived from the original on 9 December 2025. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  5. ↑ Kim, Moon-seok (15 April 2014). 엑소 '컴백쇼 무대인사' [EXO's 'Comeback Show Stage Greetings']. Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Archived from the original on 9 December 2025. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  6. ↑ Yoo, Ki-rim (17 April 2014). 대중문화계, 여객선 침몰 사고 애도에 동참(종합) [Pop culture community joins in mourning for passenger ship sinking accident (comprehensive)]. News1 (in Korean). Seoul. Archived from the original on 9 December 2025. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  7. ↑ "EXO puts off album release over ferry disaster". Yonhap News Agency . Seoul. 18 April 2014. Archived from the original on 9 December 2025. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  8. ↑ Park, Young-joo (5 May 2014). 엑소, 새노래 '중독' 7일 냅니다 [EXO releases new song 'Addiction' for 7 days]. Newsis (in Korean). Seoul. Archived from the original on 9 December 2025. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
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  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ Ock, Hyun-joo (16 May 2014). "Why did Exo-M's Kris sue SM?". Korea Herald . Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
  12. ↑ "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.
  13. ↑ "Exo's 'Overdose' EP Enters Billboard 200". Billboard . Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
  14. 1 2 "엑소 중독 컴백 '더 언더독스'와 '켄지'의 합작품 '무대 기대돼" [EXO Addiction Comeback 'The Underdogs' and 'Kenji' Collaboration 'I'm Looking Forward]. SBS (in Korean). 9 April 2014. Retrieved 13 September 2024– via Naver.
  15. ↑ Lee, Jae-hoon (8 April 2014). "'엑소' 첫 단독콘서트, The Lost Planet" [EXO's first solo concert, The Lost Planet]. Newsis (in Korean). Seoul. Archived from the original on 13 September 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024– via Naver.
  16. ↑ "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.
  17. ↑ Benjamin, Jeff (4 December 2014). "Exo & Taeyang Earn Top Honors at 2014 MAMA". Billboard. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  18. ↑ 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.
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  20. ↑ 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.
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