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Polaris Entertainment announced on February 4, 2014, that the group would make a comeback with their second digital single "So Wonderful."<ref name="chosun.com">{{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=Chosun.com |access-date=September 29, 2014 |language=ko}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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}}</ref> The song was produced by Super Changddai who worked with the group since their debut.<ref name="chosun.com" /> 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.<ref>{{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 }}</ref>
On July 31, 2014, Ladies' Code revealed a teaser image of their new single "Kiss Kiss" and released a video teaser the following day.<ref>{{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 }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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 }}</ref> On August 6, 2014, the music video for "Kiss Kiss"
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.<ref>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]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> This would eventually be the last announcement made by the group with all 5 members.
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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 [[social networking service|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,<ref>{{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 Korean Herald |access-date=September 8, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{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 }}</ref> also peaking at number three on the [[Gaon Singles Chart]], making it their highest-charting single.<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref name="billboard2">{{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}}</ref>
The group's final performance with all five members aired on KBS on September
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.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> On March 25, 2015, Park filed an appeal to reduce his sentence.<ref>{{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}}</ref> On April 8, 2015, he reached a settlement agreement with both EunB and Rise's families for an undisclosed amount.<ref>{{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|publisher=Star News|access-date=February 16, 2016|date=April 8, 2015}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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|publisher=Yonhapnews|date=April 15, 2015}}</ref>
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===2015–2016: Return as trio, ''Myst3ry'' and ''Strang3r''===
Ladies' Code held a memorial concert named "I'm Fine
On September 3, 2015, Sojung and Polaris artists Kim Bum-soo, [[Ivy (South Korean singer)|IVY]], [[Heejun Han|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.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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=Hankyung StarN|publisher=The StarN News|access-date=September 2, 2015}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
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