Overdose (EP)

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.

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. 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. The label announced that the group would hold a comeback showcase on the 15th and unveiling the single and its music video. On 14 April, SM logged an official complaint with the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office regarding the 10 April incident.

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.

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

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.

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.

Promotions

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

Awards and nominations

Track listing

Credits adapted from Naver.

Charts

Sales

Release history

External links

• on YouTube
• on YouTube