Overdose (EP)
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Korean version of the album cover
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| EP by EXO-K and EXO-M | ||||
| Released | May 7, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 at S.M. Studios, Seoul, South Korea | |||
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| Length | 18:33 | |||
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| Label | S.M. Entertainment | |||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
| Chinese version of the album cover
Chinese version of the album cover
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| Singles from Overdose | ||||
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Overdose is the second EP (third EP overall) by South Korean-Chinese boy bands EXO-K and EXO-M, released by S.M. Entertainment and distributed by KT Music on May 7, 2014. It is preceded by their special EP album "Miracles in December" released in December 2013. This is the final release that includes members Kris and Luhan before they left the group and filed lawsuits against S.M. Entertainment requesting contract termination.
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Background and release
EXO's third extended play was intended to be released on April 21, 2014, but its release was postponed due to the Sewol Ferry Disaster on April 16. The album was later released 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 S.M. 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 Overdose's release, EXO kickstarted their promotions with a showcase at the Jamsil Arena in Seoul on April 15. From April 1 to 9, a contest sponsored by Samsung enabled fans to enter and win tickets to attend the showcase. The band members promoted in Korea and China with their respective subgroups.[6][7] On May 24 and 25 2014, 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
※ Bolded tracks identify singles from the album. Credits adapted from the official SM Town page.[9]
| Korean version | ||||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
| 1. | "중독 (Overdose)" | The Underdogs | 3:25 | |
| 2. | "월광 (Moonlight)" | Seo Ji-eum | The Underdogs | 4:26 |
| 3. | "Thunder" | Jeon Gan-di |
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3:13 |
| 4. | "Run" | Seo Ji-eum |
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3:37 |
| 5. | "Love, Love, Love" | Seo Ji-eum |
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3:55 |
| 6. | "Overdose (EXO-K version)" (CD only) |
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The Underdogs | 3:55 |
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Total length:
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18:35 | |||
| Chinese version | ||||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
| 1. | " 上瘾 (Overdose)" |
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The Underdogs | 3:25 |
| 2. | "月光 (Moonlight)" | 林欣晔 | The Underdogs | 4:26 |
| 3. | "雷电 (Thunder)" |
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3:13 |
| 4. | "奔跑 (Run)" | Zhou Mi |
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3:37 |
| 5. | "梦中梦 (Love, Love, Love)" | 黄貞穎 Annakid |
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3:55 |
| 6. | "Overdose (EXO-M version)" (CD only) |
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The Underdogs | 3:55 |
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Total length:
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18:35 | |||
Charts
Korean and Chinese versions
| Chart | Peak position | |||
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| Overdose (Kor ver.) |
Overdose (Chn ver.) |
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| 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 | — | ||
| US Billboard 200 | 129 | — | ||
Awards and nominations
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| Award | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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| Golden Disk Awards | Overdose | Disk Bonsang | Won |
| Disk Daesang | Won | ||
| Digital Bonsang | Nominated | ||
| MelOn Music Awards | Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| Mnet Asian Music Awards | UnionPay Song of the Year | Nominated | |
| 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 | |
| 8th Miguhui Awards | Best Performance Award | Won | |
| 2014 Bugs Music Awards | Top 10 Albums | Won | |
| 3rd YinYueTai V-Chart Awards | Album of the Year — Korea | Won |
Awards won on Music Shows
| Date | Music Show | Song |
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| May 14, 2014 | Show Champion | "중독 (Overdose)" (EXO-K) |
| May 15, 2014 | M! Countdown | |
| May 22, 2014 | ||
| May 16, 2014 | Music Bank | |
| May 23, 2014 | ||
| May 17, 2014 | Show! Music Core | |
| May 24, 2014 | ||
| May 18, 2014 | Inkigayo | |
| May 25, 2014 | ||
| June 1, 2014 | ||
| May 10, 2014 | Global Chinese Music | 上癮 (Overdose) (EXO-M) |
| May 17, 2014 |
Release history and sales
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Worldwide | May 7, 2014 | CD Digital download |
S.M. Entertainment |
| South Korea | S.M. Entertainment KT Music |
Album sales
| Chart | Sales |
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| Japan (Oricon) | 15,000+ (Chinese version) |
| 37,000+ (Korean version) | |
| South Korea (Gaon) | 283,039+ (Chinese version) |
| 400,092+ (Korean version) |
References
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