Overdose (EP)

Overdose

Korean version of the album cover
EP by EXO-K and EXO-M
Released May 7, 2014 (2014-05-07)
Recorded 2014 at S.M. Studios, Seoul, South Korea
Genre
Length 18:33
Language
Label S.M. Entertainment
EXO-K and EXO-M chronology
Miracles in December
(2013)		 Overdose
(2014)		 Exology Chapter 1: The Lost Planet
(2014)
Alternative cover
Chinese version of the album cover
Singles from Overdose
  1. "Overdose"
    Released: May 7, 2014

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.

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
No. TitleLyricsMusic Length
1. "중독 (Overdose)"  
The Underdogs 3:25
2. "월광 (Moonlight)"  Seo Ji-eumThe Underdogs 4:26
3. "Thunder"  Jeon Gan-di
  • Will Simms
  • Hiten Bharadia
  • Raphaella Mazaheri-Asadi
 3:13
4. "Run"  Seo Ji-eum
  • Ana Diaz
  • Jarrad Rogers
  • Natalia Hajjara
  • Yoo Han-jin
 3:37
5. "Love, Love, Love"  Seo Ji-eum
  • Deez
  • Jimmy Burney
  • Daniel "Obi" Klein
 3:55
6. "Overdose (EXO version)" (CD only)
  • Kenzie
  • The Underdogs
The Underdogs 3:55
Total length:
 18:35

Charts

Korean and Chinese versions

Chart Peak position
Overdose
(Kor ver.)		 Overdose
(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 —
US Billboard 200 129 —

Release history and sales

Region Date Format Label
Worldwide May 7, 2014 CD
Digital download		 S.M. Entertainment
South Korea S.M. Entertainment
KT Music

Album sales

Chart Sales
Japan (Oricon) 15,000+ (Chinese version)
37,000+ (Korean version)
South Korea (Gaon) 283,039+ (Chinese version)
400,092+ (Korean version)

References

  1. ↑ http://en.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=20140507000939178
  2. ↑ Jeon Su Mi (May 13, 2014). "EXO ‘Overdoses’ Asia by Topping Various Weekly Charts". enewsWorld (Mwave). Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Why did EXO-M‘s Kris sue SM?". www.koreaherald.com. Retrieved 2015-10-11.
  4. ↑ "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.
  5. ↑ "EXO's 'Overdose' EP Enters Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
  6. ↑ "SM Entertainment confirms EXO's upcoming comeback kicking off with showcase on April 15 | allkpop.com". www.allkpop.com. Retrieved 2015-10-11.
  7. ↑ "EXO Wow Fans At Seoul's Jamsil Arena With Comeback Show, 'Overdose' Video". KpopStarz. 2014-04-16. Retrieved 2015-10-11.
  8. ↑ "How EXO Lost a Member, But Shined 'United as a Whole' at Premiere Solo Concert". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-10-11.
  9. ↑ "SMTOWN". www.smtown.com. Retrieved 2015-10-11.
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