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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.
Background and release
Exo-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. It reached 660,000+ preorders before its release, making it the most pre-ordered mini-album in history.
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.
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 2014. 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.
^ "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.
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.