''Overdose'' is the third

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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

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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

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, 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

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 Jamsil Arena in

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on 15 April 2014. From 1 to 9 April, 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 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

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Charts

Sales

Release history

References

External links

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