Overdose (EP)
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 Korean version of the album cover | ||||
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| Released | May 7, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 at SM Studios, Seoul, South Korea | |||
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| Length | 22:02 | |||
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| Label | SM Entertainment | |||
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| Exo-K and Exo-M chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Overdose | ||||
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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.
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.[citation needed] From April 1 to 9, 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.[6][7] On May 24 and 25, they held their first solo concert entitled Exo from Exoplanet 1 – The Lost Planet.[citation needed] According to several news reports, tickets were sold out in 1.47 seconds.[8]
Track listing[]
Credits adapted from Naver.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Overdose" (Korean: 중독; RR: Jungdok; lit. Addiction) (sung by: EXO-K) |
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| 3:26 |
| 2. | "Moonlight" (Korean: 월광; RR: Wolgwang) (sung by Baekhyun & D.O.) |
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| 4:26 | |
| 3. | "Thunder" |
| 3:13 | ||
| 4. | "Run" |
| 3:37 | ||
| 5. | "Love, Love, Love" |
| 3:55 | ||
| 6. | "Overdose" (Korean: 중독; RR: Jungdok; lit. Addiction) (EXO version) |
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| 3:26 |
| Total length: | 22:02 | ||||
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "上瘾 (Overdose)" (sung by: EXO-M) |
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| 3:26 |
| 2. | "月光 (Moonlight)" (sung by Chen & Luhan) |
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| 4:26 | |
| 3. | "Thunder (雷电)" | 3:13 | |||
| 4. | "Run (奔跑)" | Zhou Mi |
| 3:37 | |
| 5. | "Love, Love, Love (梦中梦)" |
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| 3:55 | |
| 6. | "上瘾 (Overdose)" (EXO version) |
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| 3:26 |
| Total length: | 22:02 | ||||
Charts[]
Korean and Chinese versions
| Chart | Peak position | |||
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| 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[]
| Year | Organization | Award | Result |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Worldwide | May 7, 2014 | CD, digital download | SM Entertainment |
| South Korea | SM Entertainment, KT Music |
References[]
- ^ "Exo confirms release date of "Overdose" for the 7th".
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Why did Exo-M's Kris sue SM?". www.koreaherald.com. Retrieved 2015-10-11.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Exo's 'Overdose' EP Enters Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
- ^ "SM Entertainment confirms Exo's upcoming comeback kicking off with showcase on April 15 | allkpop.com". www.allkpop.com. Retrieved 2015-10-11.[unreliable source?]
- ^ "Exo Wow Fans At Seoul's Jamsil Arena With Comeback Show, 'Overdose' Video". KpopStarz. 2014-04-16. Retrieved 2015-10-11.[unreliable source?]
- ^ "How Exo Lost a Member, But Shined 'United as a Whole' at Premiere Solo Concert". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-10-11.
External links[]
- "Overdose!" Korean version music video on YouTube
- "Overdose!" Chinese version music video on YouTube
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