Ladies' Code

Before the establishment of the group, most of the members had some experience in the entertainment industry.

Rise participated in Miss Korea 2009 as a representative of Japan,{{cite web|url=http://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20130402000672|script-title=ko:권리세 미스코리아 시절 “미코진 옆에서도 빛나”|date=April 2, 2013 |work=The Korea Herald|access-date=October 26, 2014|language=ko}}{{cite web |url=http://news.donga.com/rel/3/all/20140907/66268457/1 |script-title=ko:가족 곁에서 숨 거둔 미소천사 권리세, “비보에 목메어 눈물만...” |date=September 7, 2014 |website=The Dong-a Ilbo |publisher=Dong-a |access-date=October 26, 2014 |language=ko}} and won the Korean Abroad Award.{{cite web |title=Kim Ju-Ri Wins Miss Korea 2009 |url=http://www.koreanbeacon.com/2009/07/08/kim-ju-ri-wins-miss-korea-2009/ |date=July 8, 2009 |publisher=Korean Beacon |access-date=April 28, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140112031622/http://www.koreanbeacon.com/2009/07/08/kim-ju-ri-wins-miss-korea-2009/ |archive-date=January 12, 2014}} She gained popularity by starring in the talent show called Star Audition: The Great Birth, and finished in the Top 12.{{cite web |url=http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=2011060877797 |script-title=ko:데이비드오 - 권리세 우결 출연 확정 |date=June 8, 2011 |website=The Korea Economic Daily |access-date=October 26, 2014 |language=ko}} She then appeared with fellow Star Audition contestant David Oh as a couple on the reality show We Got Married in 2011.{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/285/kwon-ri-sae-david-oh-couple-to-leave-we-got-married |title=Kwon Ri Sae-David Oh Couple To Leave ′We Got Married′ |last=Lee |first=Kyung-nam |date=September 6, 2011 |work=CJ E&M enewsWorld |publisher=Mwave |access-date=October 26, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141027050122/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/285/kwon-ri-sae-david-oh-couple-to-leave-we-got-married |archive-date=October 27, 2014 |url-status=dead }} Rise later signed on with KeyEast before switching agencies in 2013.{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/26233/kwon-ri-sae-joins-polaris-ent |title='The Great Birth's Kwon Ri Sae Moves From Key East to Polaris Entertainment |last=Ho |first=Stewart |date=January 11, 2011 |work=CJ E&M enewsWorld |publisher=Mwave |access-date=October 27, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141028052618/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/26233/kwon-ri-sae-joins-polaris-ent |archive-date=October 28, 2014 |url-status=dead }}

EunB was previously a trainee under FNC Entertainment, where she was in the original line-up for AOA. However, she left the company prior to the group's debut because she felt she needed more experience as a trainee.{{Cite web | url=http://www.koreaboo.com/news/female-idols-celebrate-late-ladies-code-eunbs-birthday-instagram/ | title=Female idols celebrate the late Ladies' Code EunB's birthday on Instagram| date=November 24, 2015}}

Sojung was a finalist and finished in the top eight of the first season of The Voice of Korea.{{cite web |url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2013030708592633388 |script-title=ko:권리세·이소정 新걸그룹 "실력파 평가가 목표"(인터뷰) |date=March 7, 2013 |last=Gil |first=Hye-seong |publisher=Star News |access-date=September 15, 2014 |language=ko}}

Ashley, prior to her debut, was known for uploading dance covers of K-pop songs to YouTube and for being a former trainee under Cube Entertainment.{{citation needed|date=October 2019}} Zuny was mainly known for being a former trainee under BigHit Entertainment.{{citation needed|date=October 2019}}

File:Ladies' Code in October 2013.jpg

In 2012, Ladies' Code started recording their debut album. On February 20, 2013, Sojung confirmed that she would join a new girl group being formed by Polaris Entertainment, and that they would debut in the following month.{{cite web |url=http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1361326711469005010 |script-title=ko:'보코 출신' 이소정, 권리세 걸그룹 합류 "3월 전격데뷔" |date=February 20, 2013 |publisher=TV Daily |access-date=September 10, 2014 |language=ko}}{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/29638/the-voice-of-korea-meets-the-great-birth-in-polaris-entertainments-upcoming-girl-group |title=′Voice of Korea′s′ Lee So Jung to Join ′The Great Birth′s′ Kwon Ri Sae′s Group |last=Choi |first=Eun-hwa |date=February 20, 2013 |work=CJ E&M enewsWorld |publisher=MWave |access-date=September 10, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060819/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/29638/the-voice-of-korea-meets-the-great-birth-in-polaris-entertainments-upcoming-girl-group |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |url-status=dead }} Promotion began on February 25, 2013, with the release of Rise's teaser video, followed by Sojung's on the 26th, EunB's on the 27th, for Zuny's on the 28th, and March 1 for leader Ashley respectively.{{cite web |url=http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2013/02/25/2013022501265.html |script-title=ko:'레이디스코드' 권리세, 티저영상 속 순백의 팜므파탈 매력(동영상) |date=February 25, 2013 |website=thestar.chosun.com |publisher=The Chosun Ilbo |access-date=September 10, 2014 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140910215813/http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2013/02/25/2013022501265.html |archive-date=September 10, 2014 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?sec=ent99&idxno=2013022614385030471 |script-title=ko:걸그룹이 화염방사기까지...레이디스 코드 '소정' 티저 공개 |last=Hwang |first=Won-jun |date=February 26, 2013 |publisher=Asia Economics |access-date=September 10, 2014 |language=ko}} On March 4, 2013, they released the group teaser for their music video.{{cite web |url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201303041351320310 |script-title=ko:권리세 걸그룹 레이디스코드 청초한 악녀 변신 티저공개 |date=March 4, 2013 |publisher=Newsen |access-date=September 10, 2014 |language=ko}}

The group's debut mini-album Code#01 along with the title song "Bad Girl" and accompanying music video was released on March 7, 2013.{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/30826/ladies-code-releases-new-mv |title=[Video] Ladies Code Debuts as Bad Girls in New MV |last=Hong |first=Grace |date=March 7, 2013 |work=CJ E&M enewsWorld |publisher=MWave |access-date=September 10, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505173716/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/30826/ladies-code-releases-new-mv |archive-date=May 5, 2016 |url-status=dead }} The day after their debut, their song charted well on the real-time music charts including Bugs, Soribada, Mnet and Daum, and eventually peaked at number 34 on the Gaon Digital Chart.{{cite web |url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/news.htm?id=201303090100053530004264&ServiceDate=20130308 |script-title=ko:초특급 신인걸그룹 레이디스코드, 이하이와 맞대결한 음원 성적 보니 |date=March 8, 2013 |website=Sports Chosun |publisher=The Chosun Ilbo |access-date=October 30, 2014 |language=ko}}{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/chart/digital.php?f_chart_kind_cd=T&f_week=14&f_year=2013&f_type=week |title=2013년 14주차 Digital Chart |work=Gaon Chart |publisher=Korea Music Content Industry Association |access-date=October 30, 2014 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141031010529/http://gaonchart.co.kr/chart/digital.php?f_chart_kind_cd=T&f_week=14&f_year=2013&f_type=week |archive-date=October 31, 2014}} They had their first live performance on M! Countdown the same day of the release with the group concluding promotions on Inkigayo on April 21, 2013.{{cite web |url=http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=201304225574q |script-title=ko:걸그룹 레이디스 코드 '나쁜여자' 굿바이 무대 가져 |date=April 22, 2013 |website=The Korea Economic Daily |access-date=October 30, 2014 |language=ko}}

Their first digital single "Hate You" was released on August 6, 2013, serving as a pre-release for their upcoming second mini-album. The group's return was originally set for July 25, 2013, however member Zuny had an unexpected leg injury which pushed back their comeback until August.{{cite web |url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2013070912220596565 |script-title=ko:레이디스코드 주니, 연습 중 '앗!'... 무릎 부상으로 컴백 '무기한 연기' |last=Yi |first=Geum-jun |date=July 9, 2013 |publisher=Asia Economics |access-date=October 30, 2014 |language=ko}}{{cite web |url=http://www.mtvk.com/blog-posts/ladies-code-goes-horror-for-pre-release-hate-you/ |title=Ladies Code Goes Horror for Pre-Release "Hate You" |last=Smith |first=Corynn |date=August 6, 2013 |publisher=MTV K |access-date=September 10, 2014 |archive-date=March 31, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150331034950/http://www.mtvk.com/blog-posts/ladies-code-goes-horror-for-pre-release-hate-you/ |url-status=dead }} The song debuted high on the real-time charts, achieving their first number-one single on Bugs Music and charting within the top 10 in four other music charts.{{cite web |url=http://sports.donga.com/3/all/20130807/56883107/2?rec=1 |script-title=ko:레이디스 코드, ‘헤이츄’로 데뷔 후 첫 음원 1위 등극 |last=Oh |first=Se-hoon |date=August 7, 2013 |publisher=Donga |access-date=October 30, 2014 |language=ko}}

On August 21, 2013, Ladies' Code announced their comeback for their second mini-album, Code#02 Pretty Pretty, which was released on September 5, 2013.{{cite web |url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2013082110371366603 |script-title=ko:레이디스 코드, 통통 튀는 매력 입었다... '예뻐예뻐'로 9月 컴백 |last=Lee |first=Kim-jun |date=August 21, 2013 |publisher=Asia Economics |access-date=September 10, 2014 |language=ko}}

File:KOCIS Korea Mnet Ladies Code 04 (12986929593).jpg in March 2014.]]

Polaris Entertainment announced on February 4, 2014, that the group would make a comeback with their second digital single "So Wonderful."{{cite web |url=http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2014/02/04/2014020400511.html |title=지난해 최고의 신인 레이디스 코드, 2월 13일 'So Wonderful'로 전격 컴백 |last=Lee |first=Jeong-hyeok |date=February 4, 2014 |work=Sports Chosun |publisher=The Chosun Ilbo |access-date=September 29, 2014 |language=ko}} A still-cut of the first music video teaser was released on February 6, 2014, showing member Kwon Rise lying in transparent plastic wrap. The teaser was subsequently released online the following day with the second teaser on February 10.{{cite web |url=http://www.wowtv.co.kr/newscenter/news/view.asp?bcode=T65000000&wowcode=W014&artid=A201402060261&compcode=WO |script-title=ko:레이디스코드 리세, 전신 비닐 티저..도발적 포즈+우월 각선미 |last=Kim |first=Ji-won |date=February 6, 2014 |publisher=Wow TV |access-date=September 29, 2014 |language=ko}} The song was produced by Super Changddai who worked with the group since their debut. The single along with its accompanying music video was released on February 13, 2014, with the group performing the song for the first time on M! Countdown the same day.{{cite web |url=http://www.mnetamerica.com/news/article/58501/ladiescode-releases-mv |title=[Video] Ladies' Code Transform into Dolls in 'So Wonderful' MV |last=Hong |first=Grace Danbi |date=February 13, 2014 |work=CJ E&M enewsWorld |publisher=MWave |access-date=September 29, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006102319/http://www.mnetamerica.com/news/article/58501/ladiescode-releases-mv |archive-date=October 6, 2014 |url-status=dead }}

On July 31, 2014, Ladies' Code revealed a teaser image of their new single "Kiss Kiss" and released a video teaser the following day.{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/72242/ladies-code-releases-new-teaser |title=Ladies Code Puts on Flower Shades in New Teaser Image for ′Kiss Kiss′ |last=Kim |first=Erika |date=July 31, 2014 |work=CJ E&M enewsWorld |publisher=MWave |access-date=September 29, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006083029/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/72242/ladies-code-releases-new-teaser |archive-date=October 6, 2014 |url-status=dead }} A second video teaser featuring all of the members recreating kiss scenes such as the fairy tale "The Frog Prince" was released on August 5, 2014.{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/news/news_view.php?f_seq=4093&sgenre=kpop |title=레이디스 코드, 'KISS KISS' 두 번째 티저 공개 |last=Cho |first=Seong-hun |date=August 5, 2014 |work=Gaon Chart |publisher=Korea Music Content Industry Association |access-date=September 29, 2014 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006095704/http://gaonchart.co.kr/news/news_view.php?f_seq=4093&sgenre=kpop |archive-date=October 6, 2014 |url-status=dead }} On August 6, 2014, the music video for "Kiss Kiss" and the single were released on August 7, 2014. A limited edition CD single for "Kiss Kiss" was also released.{{cite web |url=http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2014/08/07/2014080701270.html |title=레이디스 코드, 오늘 정오 새 싱글앨범 'KISS KISS' 전격 발매 |work=The Star |date=August 7, 2014 |access-date=September 3, 2014 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140904202129/http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2014/08/07/2014080701270.html |archive-date=September 4, 2014 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/kiss-kiss-single/id906932413 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018145208/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/kiss-kiss-single/id906932413 |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 18, 2014 |title=Kiss Kiss – Single |date=August 7, 2014 |publisher=iTunes |access-date=September 3, 2014}} The group began promotions for the song on KBS's Music Bank the following day.{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/72851/ladies-code-releases-mv |title=[Video] Ladies Code Members Fight Over One Man's Lips in 'Kiss Kiss' MV |last=Hong |first=Grace Danbi |date=August 7, 2014 |work=CJ E&M enewsWorld |publisher=MWave |access-date=November 11, 2014 |archive-date=November 12, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141112071428/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/72851/ladies-code-releases-mv |url-status=dead }}

On September 1, 2014, Ashley revealed that the group was in the midst of working on a new album, though whether it was a mini-album or full-length album is unknown.Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/EY4FvWSt19Q Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20160310103608/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY4FvWSt19Q Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY4FvWSt19Q| title = 레이디스 코드 KISS KISS 마지막 방송 Review | website=YouTube| date = September 2014 }}{{cbignore}} This would eventually be the last announcement made by the group with all 5 members.

On September 3, 2014, at around 1:30{{nbsp}}am (KST), the group was involved in a serious car collision while returning to Seoul after attending the recording of KBS "Open Concert" at DGIST.{{cite web|title=LADIES′ CODE′s EunB Passes Away in Tragic Car Accident with Kwon Rise and Sojung in Critical Condition [Archive] |url=https://ph.celebrity.yahoo.com/news/ladies-code-s-eunb-passes-away-in-tragic-003118553.html |date=September 3, 2014 |publisher=Yahoo! Philippines |access-date=August 19, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150618155749/https://ph.celebrity.yahoo.com/news/ladies-code-s-eunb-passes-away-in-tragic-003118553.html |archive-date=June 18, 2015 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140914000146 |title=Final performance of ill-fated Ladies' Code to be revealed on TV |last=Ock |first=Hyun-ju |date=September 14, 2014 |publisher=The Korea Herald |access-date=September 14, 2014}} The group's manager, Mr. Park, was driving the van (a Hyundai Starex) and had been speeding, driving {{Convert|137|km/h|mph|abbr=on|0}} in a {{Convert|100|km/h|mph|abbr=on|0}} zone for a distance of {{Convert|30|km|miles|abbr=on|0}}.{{cite web |url=http://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0103_201409271149537265 |title=레이디스코드 차량, 사고 당시 137km 과속 |last=Oh |first=Hang-dong |date=September 27, 2014 |publisher=YTN |access-date=September 28, 2014 |language=ko}} Rainy conditions made the road slippery, which caused Park to suddenly lose control of the vehicle, causing the group's van to hydroplane and skid several times before crashing into a protective wall in the vicinity of the Singal Junction on Yeongdong Expressway.{{cite web |script-title=ko:'레이디스 코드' 은비, 교통사고로 숨져 |url=http://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0103_201409030531424909 |date=September 3, 2014 |publisher=YTN News |access-date=September 2, 2014 |language=ko}}{{cite web |script-title=ko:레이디스코드 측 "차량 뒷바퀴 빠져 사고, 권리세 중태"(전문포함) |url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201409030848362410 |date=September 3, 2014 |publisher=Newsen |access-date=September 2, 2014 |language=ko}}

EunB was declared dead on arrival by the time the paramedics reached Sungbin Medical Center, while the remaining six passengers were rushed to various hospitals.{{cite web |url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/310213 |script-title=ko:'교통사고' 레이디스 코드, 고은비 사망, 이소정 권리세 중상 |date=September 3, 2014 |publisher=10 Asia |access-date=September 3, 2014 |language=ko |archive-date=August 3, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180803014107/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/310213 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6236640/ladies-code-involved-in-fatal-car-accident-eunb-dead-two-members |title=Ladies' Code Involved in Fatal Car Accident: EunB Dead, Two Members Severely Injured |date=September 3, 2014 |publisher=Billboard |access-date=September 3, 2014}} Sojung and Rise, who suffered the most serious injuries, were taken to the Catholic University of Korea St. Vincent's Hospital in Suwon, listed under critical condition. Rise's condition quickly deteriorated and she was moved to Ajou University Hospital, where she eventually died four days later on September 7, 2014, at 10:10{{nbsp}}am (KST).{{cite web |last1=이 |first1=승록 |script-title=ko:레이디스코드 권리세, 7일 오전 끝내 세상 떠났다 |url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=shm&sid1=106&oid=117&aid=0002506415 |publisher=MyDaily |access-date=September 7, 2014 |language=ko}}{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/75499/ladiescode-rises-passes |title=LADIES′ CODE Rise Passes Away at the Age of 23 |publisher=MWave (MNet) |date=September 7, 2014 |access-date=September 7, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140907075155/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/75499/ladiescode-rises-passes |archive-date=September 7, 2014 |url-status=dead }} Sojung's condition was stabilized.{{cite web |script-title=ko:리세, 7시간째 세차례 걸쳐 대수술.."아직 진행 중" |url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109945302 |date=September 3, 2014 |publisher=Osen |access-date=September 2, 2014 |language=ko}}{{cite web |url=http://news.tf.co.kr/read/entertain/1406064.htm |title=레이디스코드 권리세, 위급 수술 끝...9시간 잘 버텼다 |date=September 3, 2014 |publisher=The Fact |access-date=September 3, 2014}} Ashley, Zuny, Park, and one stylist also sustained minor injuries.{{cite web |url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/310213 |title='교통사고' 레이디스 코드, 고은비 사망, 이소정 권리세 중상 |publisher=10 Asia |access-date=September 3, 2014 |date=September 2, 2014 |archive-date=August 3, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180803014107/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/310213 |url-status=dead }} On October 29, Ashley and Zuny were released from the hospital and spent time recovering at their respective homes, while Sojung was moved to a hospital in her hometown of Wonju.{{cite news |script-title=ko:레이디스코드 측 "소정 애슐리 주니 건강호전, 심적 안정 필요" |url=http://news.nate.com/view/20141022n50915|work=Newsen|publisher=Nate |access-date=October 28, 2014 |language=ko |date=October 23, 2014}}{{cite news|script-title=ko:레이디스코드 소정·애슐리·주니, 가족들 곁으로...안정 취하는 중 |url=http://star.mk.co.kr/new/view.php?mc=ST&no=1346545&year=2014|access-date=October 29, 2014|work=Star News|date=October 23, 2014|language=ko}} They returned to their group's dorm in Seoul on November 12, with Sojung continuing to receive outpatient treatment.{{cite web |url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=shm&sid1=106&oid=213&aid=0000580086 |script-title=ko:레이디스코드 측 "소정 애슐리 주니 건강호전, 심적 안정 필요" |date=November 12, 2014 |work=TVReport |publisher=Naver |access-date=November 12, 2014 |language=ko}}

The investigation conducted by the National Institute of Scientific Investigation (NISI) revealed and confirmed that the cause of the collision was due to driving over the posted speed limit and that the van's back tire came off due to the impact of the van crashing into the protective wall.{{cite web |url=http://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20141020001218 |title=국과수 "레이디스코드 사고 차량 결함 없어" |date=October 20, 2014 |website=biz.heraldcorp.com |publisher=The Korea Herald |access-date=October 20, 2014}} It had been reported that none of the van's airbags deployed at the time of impact, while witness accounts state that the vehicle rolled over multiple times after it hit the protective wall. An ambulance worker who was at the scene later reported that he did "not recall undoing any seat belts" as he attempted to help the injured passengers.{{cite web |url=http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201409172131321135&ext=na |script-title=ko:레이디스코드 사고 목격자, "흔들리는 차량 피해 방호벽 박아" |date=September 17, 2014 |publisher=MyDaily |access-date=September 17, 2014 |language=ko}}

In the wake of EunB and Rise's deaths, the group would go on to achieve major success on the music charts as fans of the group began posting messages on online communities and SNS encouraging people to listen to the song "I'm Fine Thank You" (from the group's second EP Pretty Pretty) as a tribute and to fulfill EunB's dream of ranking first on the music charts. The song would eventually top several real-time music charts including Melon, Bugs, Genie, Monkey3, and Olleh,{{cite web |url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140904000809 |title=Ladies' Code Rise still unconscious |date=September 4, 2014 |last=Ock |first=Hyun-ju |publisher=The Korea Herald |access-date=September 8, 2014}}{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/75240/fans-remember-ladiescode-eunb |title=Netizens Make EunB's Dreams Come True by Making LADIES' CODE Song No. 1 on Music Charts |last=Hong |first=Grace Danbi |date=September 4, 2014 |work=CJ E&M enewsWorld |publisher=MWave |access-date=September 8, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409065419/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/75240/fans-remember-ladiescode-eunb |archive-date=April 9, 2016 |url-status=dead }} also peaking at number three on the Gaon Singles Chart, making it their highest-charting single.{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/chart/digital.php?f_chart_kind_cd=T&f_week=37&f_year=2014&f_type=week |title=2014년 37주차 Digital Chart |work=Gaon Chart |publisher=Korea Music Content Industry Association |access-date=September 14, 2014 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140916125833/http://gaonchart.co.kr/chart/digital.php?f_chart_kind_cd=T&f_week=37&f_year=2014&f_type=week |archive-date=September 16, 2014}} Both "I'm Fine Thank You" and "Kiss Kiss" would also go on to debut at number six and number 21 on the Billboard World Digital Songs chart, marking the group's first two entries on the chart.{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6251579/ladies-code-im-fine-thank-you-video-mv-eunb-rise-tribute |title=Ladies' Code Unveil Heartwarming Tribute to EunB & Rise in 'I'm Fine Thank You' Video |last=Benjamin |first=Jeff |date=September 15, 2014 |publisher=Billboard |access-date=September 16, 2014}}

The group's final performance with all five members aired on KBS on September 15, 2014, bookended with a tribute to EunB and Rise. On September 15, 2014, Polaris Entertainment released a tribute music video of "I'm Fine Thank You", using behind-the-scenes footage of the group to honor EunB and Rise.

On November 12, 2014, Park was arrested and indicted on the charge of causing a fatal collision under the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents and was sentenced to a year and two months in jail on January 15, 2015.{{cite web |url=http://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20141112000688 |script-title=ko:‘권리세·고은비 사망’ 레이디스 코드 매니저, 구속 기소 |date=November 12, 2014 |website=biz.heraldcorp.com |publisher=The Korea Herald |access-date=November 11, 2014}}{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/82737/police-demands-two-and-a-half-years-in-prison-for-ladies-codes-manager |title=Prosecution Demands Two and a Half Years in Prison for Ladies' Code's Manager |last=Bae |first=Jae-ryun |others=Jung, Yeawon |date=December 9, 2014 |work=Newsen |publisher=Mwave |access-date=December 9, 2014}}{{cite web |url=http://www.yonhapnews.co.kr/society/2015/01/15/0701000000AKR20150115126800061.HTML |script-title=ko:교통사망사고 낸 레이디스코드 매니저 금고 1년2월형 |trans-title=Traffic fatalities — Ladies' Code manager sentenced to 1 year 2 months |date=January 15, 2015 |publisher=Yonhap |access-date=January 15, 2015 |language=ko}} On March 25, 2015, Park filed an appeal to reduce his sentence.{{cite web|title=Ladies' Code manager appeals prison sentence|url=http://www.koreatimesus.com/ladies-code-manager-appeals-prison-sentence/|website=The Korea Times US|publisher=The Korea Times|access-date=February 16, 2016}} On April 8, 2015, he reached a settlement agreement with both EunB and Rise's families for an undisclosed amount.{{cite web|last1=Yoon|first1=Seong-yeol|title=[단독]레이디스코드 운전자, 은비·리세 유족과 합의..눈물사과|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2015040817142310222&type=1&outlink=1|website=Star News|access-date=February 16, 2016|date=April 8, 2015}} On April 15, 2015, Park's appeal was successful, and his sentence was reduced to a suspended one year and two months jail sentence for a period of two years. He was also required to do 160 hours of community service and attend 40 hours of law-abiding driving classes.{{cite news|last1=Ryu|first1=Su-hyeon|title=레이디스코드 매니저 항소심서 집행유예로 석방|url=http://www.yonhapnews.co.kr/bulletin/2015/04/15/0200000000AKR20150415086600061.HTML|access-date=February 16, 2016|work=Yonhap News Agency |publisher=Yonhapnews|date=April 15, 2015}}

On April 26, 2015, it was reported that Zuny, Ashley, and Sojung had resumed their practice schedule while continuing to receive counseling and follow-up treatments for injuries sustained from the crash.{{cite web|title=Ladies' Code move back in together & begin training|url=http://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2015/04/26/ladies-code-move-back-together-begin-training|website=SBS PopAsia|publisher=Seoul Broadcasting System|access-date=February 16, 2016}}{{cite web|last1=Yoon|first1=Seong-yeol|title=[단독][단독] 교통사고 후 8개월..재기 꿈꾸는 레이디스 코드|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2015042417543627868&type=1&outlink=1|website=Star News|access-date=February 16, 2016|date=April 25, 2015}}

Ladies' Code held a memorial concert named "I'm Fine Thank You: Rise & EunB Memorial Concert" on August 22, 2015, at the Shinagawa Stellar-ball in Tokyo, Japan, in honor of Rise's dream that Ladies' Code would someday perform in her home country. The concert featured Polaris artists, including Kim Bum-soo and Rumble Fish, and a performance of "I'll Smile Even If It Hurts" by Ashley, Sojung, and Zuny. Sojung was involved in the track's composition and production.{{cite web|last1=Hwang|first1=Hye-jin|title=레이디스코드 측 "8월22일 일본서 故리세 은비 추모공연, 수익금 전액기부"|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201506230804430410|website=Newsen|access-date=September 2, 2015}}{{cite web|last1=Lee|first1=Jung-hyun|title=[단독]레이디스코드, 사고 1년 만에 신곡 '아파도 웃을래' 녹음. 22일 추모 공연서 첫 공개 예정|url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201508200100199550014047&servicedate=20150819|website=Sports Chosun|access-date=September 2, 2015}}

On September 3, 2015, Sojung and Polaris artists Kim Bum-soo, IVY, Han Hee-jun, Rumble Fish, and Sun Woo released a cover of "I'm Fine, Thank You" in memory of EunB and Rise. A Polaris representative stated that all proceeds from the song would be donated to charity.{{cite web|last1=Moon|first1=Wan-sik|title=[리세·은비 1주기]레이디스코드, 안타까운 사고..그후1년|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2015090209590534590&type=1&outlink=1|website=Star News|publisher=StarNews|access-date=September 2, 2015|date=September 2, 2015}}{{cite web|last1=Kim|first1=Jung-hyun|title=레이디스코드 1주기 추모 음원 'I'm Fine Thank You' 공개|url=http://starn.hankyung.com/news/index.html?no=403205|website=The Korea Economic Daily StarN|publisher=The StarN News|access-date=September 2, 2015|archive-date=September 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150916070532/http://starn.hankyung.com/news/index.html?no=403205|url-status=dead}} Ladies' Code members released "I'll Smile Even If It Hurts" as digital single on September 7, 2015, the first anniversary of Rise's death.{{cite news|last1=Ahn|first1=Sung-mi|title=Ladies' Code to release tribute songs|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201508301425563215668_2|access-date=February 16, 2016|work=The Kpop Herald|publisher=Herald Corporation|date=August 30, 2015}}

File:Ladies' Code at a fansign in Shinsegae inMarch 2016 03.jpg on March 19, 2016.]]

On January 23, 2016, Ladies' Code was revealed to be preparing for a comeback in the spring, their first comeback since the crash and as a trio. Polaris Entertainment noted the end of February as a tentative comeback date and clarified that there were no future plans to recruit new members.{{cite news|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2016/01/201_196181.html|title=Ladies' Code in comeback after deadly crash|date=January 24, 2016|access-date=January 24, 2016|publisher=The Korea Times}} The album named Myst3ry with its title track "Galaxy" was released on February 24, 2016.{{cite web|title=레이디스 코드, 새 앨범 '미스터리' 공개...빈자리 충원 없이 컴백|url=http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=19617639&ctg=1503&tm=i_ntr_c071&mc=1503005|website=Ilgan Sports|publisher=DramaHouse & J Content Hub Co., Ltd.|access-date=February 23, 2016}}

On October 13, 2016, Ladies' Code released their single album Strang3r along with the title track "The Rain".{{cite web |title=레이디스코드 "故리세·은비 생각하면 책임감 더 커져요"[인터뷰] |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003411479&gid=999339&cid=1047607 |website=entertain.naver.com |access-date=May 10, 2019 |language=ko |date=October 13, 2016}}

On May 4, 2017, Sojung released a solo song named "Better than Me", and later released another solo single, "Stay Here" on March 8, 2018.{{Cite web|language=ko|access-date=June 25, 2017|date=May 2, 2017|title=레이디스코드 소정, 솔로 데뷔 확정 "슬픈분위기 곡"[공식]|publisher=Naver|url=http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=421&aid=0002709021}}{{Cite web|language=ko|access-date=August 1, 2018|date=March 8, 2018|title=Stay Here 소정 (레이디스 코드)|publisher=Melon|url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10144876}}

Ashley made her solo debut on July 17, 2018, with the single "Here We Are".{{Cite web|language=ko|access-date=August 1, 2018|date=July 17, 2018|title=HERE WE ARE 애슐리|publisher=Melon|url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10185566}}

On December 12, 2018, the group released a Christmas single "The Last Holiday", making it their first release in two years as a group.{{Cite web|language=ko|access-date=December 4, 2018|title=[단독] 레이디스코드, 시즌송 깜짝 발표…2년만의 완전체 신곡|publisher=Naver|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003916015}}

In May 2019, Ladies' Code released a single titled "Feedback".{{cite magazine |author1=Tamar Herman |title=Ladies' Code Go for Throwback Vibes on 'Feedback': Watch the Music Video |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/international/8511939/ladies-code-feedback-video-watch |magazine=Billboard |access-date=May 19, 2019 |date=May 16, 2019}}

On October 10, 2019, Ladies' Code released their fourth album Code#03 Set Me Free, their third from the "Code" series. This album was released six years after Code#02 Pretty Pretty. The lead single for their fourth album is called "Set Me Free", and was written by 1Take and TAK.{{Cite news|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1358058wpp/watch-ladies-code-has-the-time-of-their-lives-in-retro-set-me-free-mv|title=Ladies' Code Has The Time Of Their Lives In Retro "Set Me Free" MV|date=October 10, 2019|work=Soompi|access-date=October 18, 2019}}

On February 17, 2020, Ladies' Code left Polaris Entertainment following the expiration of their contracts with the label. The group is currently on indefinite hiatus, with the members pursuing solo careers.{{cite web |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000656583 |title=레이디스 코드, 폴라리스와 7년 계약 만료 "멤버들 홀로서기 응원" [공식] |language=ko |trans-title=Ladies' Code's 7-year contract with Polaris Entertainment has expired |date=February 17, 2020 |website=Naver |access-date=February 17, 2020}}

Ladies' Code signed their first deal with Pepsi Korea in August 2013 as the company's next models for their 'Open Your Pepsi Now' campaign.{{cite web |url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/utype.htm?id=201308070100044510003058&ServiceDate=20130806 |script-title=ko:신인 걸그룹 레이디스 코드, 광고계의 블루칩으로 주목. 펩시콜라 모델 발탁 |last=Yi |first=Jeong-hyeok |date=August 6, 2013 |publisher=Sports Chosun |access-date=November 4, 2014 |language=ko}} In January 2014, the group teamed up with Nexon to promote the winter update for the MMORPG Mabinogi Heroes.{{cite web |url=http://gamein.tvreport.co.kr/cindex.php?c=news&m=newsview&idx=443938 |script-title=ko:신예 걸그룹 ‘레이디스 코드’, 마영전 홍보모델로 발탁! |last=So |first=Seon-ryeol |date=December 31, 2013 |publisher=TV Report |access-date=November 4, 2014 |language=ko |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303213012/http://gamein.tvreport.co.kr/cindex.php?c=news&m=newsview&idx=443938 |url-status=dead }}

File:나쁜여자 레이디스코드 (LADIES' CODE) 다문화 가정 돕기 희망콘서트 용산 아이파크몰 이벤트광장.jpg

Prior to the crash, Ladies' Code's music had been predominantly pop with a retro sound. Billboard magazine noted that the group blends in "modern electro-pop" with "classic throwback elements" and powerful vocals.{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/5885543/top-5-k-pop-artists-to-watch-in-2014-ladies-code-got7-and-more |title=Top 5 K-Pop Artists to Watch in 2014: Ladies' Code, GOT7 and More |last1=Benjamin |first1=Jeff |last2=Oak |first2=Jessica |date=January 28, 2014 |publisher=Billboard |access-date=September 3, 2014}} The group's debut single "Bad Girl" was described as a swing/jazz-inspired track accompanied with solid vocals.{{cite web |url=http://www.mtviggy.com/blog-posts/ladies-code-dont-mind-being-the-bad-girls/ |title=Ladies Code Don't Mind Being the "Bad Girl" |last=Smith |first=Corynn |date=March 3, 2013 |publisher=MTV Iggy |access-date=October 27, 2014}}{{cite web |url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2968218 |title=Ladies' Code makes debut on Mnet |last=Lee |first=Sun-min |date=March 8, 2013 |publisher=JoongAng Ilbo |access-date=October 27, 2014}}{{cite web |url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/kwon-risae-of-kpop-group-ladies-code-dies-after-van-crash-20140908-10dpx2.html |title=Kwon Ri-sae of K-pop group Ladies' Code dies after van crash |last=Wilder |first=Gabriel |date=September 8, 2014 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald |access-date=October 27, 2014}} Their follow-up single, "Hate You" was marked as a departure, returning with a mid-tempo dance song with a combination of brass and acoustic guitar arrangements.{{cite web |url=http://mnet.interest.me/special/6425 |script-title=ko:레이디스 코드 ‘Hate You' 뮤비 촬영현장 비하인드 스토리 |date=August 5, 2013 |publisher=Mnet |access-date=October 28, 2014 |language=ko |archive-date=October 28, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141028104233/http://mnet.interest.me/special/6425 |url-status=dead }}

Subsequent releases retain their earlier style with Corynn Smith of MTV Iggy explaining their second extended play's title track "Pretty Pretty" as another example of the group's "rich retro sound", moving from 40s swing to a mixture of 70s and 80s beats.{{cite web |url=http://www.mtviggy.com/blog-posts/ladies-code-brings-the-brass-with-pretty-pretty/ |title=Ladies Code Brings the Brass with "Pretty Pretty" |last=Smith |first=Corynn |date=September 4, 2013 |publisher=MTV Iggy |access-date=October 27, 2014}} In an interview with enews on their digital single "So Wonderful", member Ashley explained the song was a continuation of their previous releases but added that they had incorporated the use of more instruments and were going for a "retro feeling from the 80's."{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/60440/interview-ladies-code-want-to-go-foward-without-resting |title=[Interview] Ladies Code Wants to Promote More, Now and Fast |last1=Lee |first1=Jin-ho |last2=Jung |first2=Yeawon |date=March 8, 2014 |work=CJ E&M enewsWorld |publisher=MWave |access-date=October 27, 2014}}

Their first release after the crash, Myst3ry, shifted into an R&B sound with the lead single "Galaxy" described as a "mid-tempo song that invokes a gloomy and dreamlike mood".{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/events/year-in-music-2016/7632450/best-kpop-songs-2016-critics-picks |title=20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2016: Critic's Picks |last1=Benjamin |first1=Jeff |last2=Oak |first2=Jessica |date=December 22, 2016 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=March 21, 2017}}{{cite web |url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201602231342485961818_2 |title=Ladies' Code poised for midnight release |last=Son |first=Ji-hyoung |date=February 23, 2016 |website=Kpop Herald |access-date=March 21, 2017}}

Ladies' Code have cited the Brown Eyed Girls and Wonder Girls as their role models,{{cite web |url=http://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20130307001099 |script-title=ko:‘실력파 5인조 걸그룹’ 레이디스 코드 “브아걸이 롤모델, 노래·춤·연기까지 완벽한 퍼포먼스 그룹 될래요” |date=March 8, 2013 |publisher=The Korea Herald |access-date=December 11, 2014 |language=ko}}{{cite web |url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201408291402295410 |script-title=ko:레이디스코드 “원더걸스 같은 국민돌 되고싶다”(가요광장) |last=Oh |first=Hyo-jin |date=August 29, 2014 |publisher=Newsen |access-date=December 11, 2014 |language=ko}} the latter compared to the group by media outlets due to their similar style of music and image.{{cite web |url=http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=14062557&cloc= |script-title=ko:레이디스코드 “원더걸스 ‘노바디’...비교 되는 것 자체가 영광” |last=Han |first=Je-hui |date=March 4, 2014 |work=JoongAng |publisher=The Daily Sports |access-date=December 2, 2014 |language=ko}} In September 2013, Wonder Girls' member Sunye posted a message on Twitter supporting the group, saying how "Pretty Pretty" reminded her on their group's past releases "Tell Me" and "So Hot".{{cite web |url=http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2013/09/05/2013090501026.html |script-title=ko:원더걸스 선예, '오늘 컴백' 레이디스코드 응원 |date=September 5, 2013 |work=Osen |publisher=Sports Chosun |access-date=December 2, 2014 |language=ko}}

• Ashley ({{lang|ko|애슐리}}) – leader, vocalist{{Cite web|url=http://cafe.daum.net/ladiescode/J9o7/6|title=Daum Cafe|date=March 5, 2013|website=Daum Cafe|access-date=July 7, 2016|url-access=registration }}{{cite web |url=http://ladiescode.com/?page_id=68 |title=Profile |website=Ladiescode.com |access-date=August 24, 2014 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924041730/http://ladiescode.com/?page_id=68 |archive-date=September 24, 2014}}{{cite web |url=http://news.donga.com/3/all/20130318/53771297/9 |script-title=ko:레이디스 코드 “걸그룹 홍수? 실력으로 뚫을거에요” |last=Kim |first=Wong-yeom |date=March 18, 2013 |website=The Dong-a Ilbo |access-date=October 29, 2014 |language=ko}}
• Sojung ({{lang|ko|소정}}) – vocalist
• Zuny ({{lang|ko|주니}}) – vocalist

• Rise ({{lang|ko|리세}}) – vocalist
• EunB ({{lang|ko|은비}}) – vocalist

{{Main|Ladies' Code discography}}

• Code#01 Bad Girl (2013)
• Code#02 Pretty Pretty (2013)
• Strang3r (2016)
• Code#03 Set Me Free (2019)

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