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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 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.
| Overdose | ||||
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 Korean digital version cover | ||||
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| Released | 7 May 2014 | |||
| Studio | SM Studios (Seoul) | |||
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| Length | 22:02 | |||
| Language | ||||
| Label | SM | |||
| Producer | ||||
| Exo-K and Exo-M chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Overdose | ||||
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Background and release
editExo-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
editPrior 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
edit| Year | Organization | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Melon Music Awards | Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| Mnet Asian Music Awards | Album of the Year | Won | [9] | |
| SBS Awards Festival | Best Album | Won | [10] | |
| 2015 | Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards | Album of the Year – 2nd Quarter | Won | [11] |
| Golden Disc Awards | Album Bonsang | Won | [12] | |
| Album Daesang | Won | |||
| V Chart Awards | Album of the Year – Korea | Won | [13] |
Track listing
editCredits adapted from Naver.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Overdose" (중독; Jungdok; lit. Addiction) (sung by: Exo-K) |
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| 3:26 | |
| 2. | "Moonlight" (월광; Wolgwang) (sung by Baekhyun & D.O.) |
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| 4:26 | |
| 3. | "Thunder" |
| 3:13 | ||
| 4. | "Run" |
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| 3:37 | |
| 5. | "Love, Love, Love" |
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| 3:55 | |
| 6. | "Overdose" (중독; Jungdok; lit. Addiction) (Exo version) |
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| 3:26 | |
| Total length: | 22:02 | ||||
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
edit| 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
edit| 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
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | 7 May 2014 | CD, digital download | SM Entertainment |
| South Korea | SM Entertainment, KT Music |
References
edit- ^ "Exo confirms release date of "Overdose" for the 7th". Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Exo's 'Overdose' EP Enters Billboard 200". Billboard. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Benjamin, Jeff (4 December 2014). "Exo & Taeyang Earn Top Honors at 2014 MAMA". Billboard. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "2015 YinYueTai V Chart Awards Winners" (in Chinese). YinYueTai. Archived from the original on 11 October 2017. Retrieved 14 November 2017.