''Overdose'' is the third

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by South Korean-Chinese boy bands Exo-K and Exo-M. It was released by

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and distributed by KT Music on May 7, 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

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and

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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 April 21, 2014, but its release was postponed due to the

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on April 16. Its music videos were released on May 6, 2014 on

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, then followed by its album on May 7, 2014. It reached 660,000+ preorders before its release, making it the most pre-ordered mini-album in history. On May 15, 2014, Exo-M's leader

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

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's World Albums Chart, and No. 129 on the "

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", 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

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on April 15, 2014. From April 1 to 9, a contest sponsored by

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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 May 24 and 25, 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.

Track listing

Credits adapted from

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Charts

Korean and Chinese versions

Awards and nominations

Sales

Release history

References

External links

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