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On September 3, 2014, at around 1:30{{nbsp}}am ([[Korean Standard Time|KST]]), the group was involved in a serious car collision while returning to Seoul after attending the recording of KBS "Open Concert" at [[Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology|DGIST]].<ref>{{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 }}</ref><ref name="openconcert">{{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}}</ref> 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}}.<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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-dong|Singal Junction]] on [[Yeongdong Expressway]].<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{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 }}</ref><ref name="billboardusa">{{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}}</ref> 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 ([[Korean Standard Time|KST]]).<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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 }}</ref> Sojung's condition was stabilized.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> Ashley, Zuny, Park, and one stylist also sustained minor injuries.<ref name="billboardusa" /><ref>{{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 }}</ref> 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]].<ref name="NateRecovery">{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> They returned to their group's dorm in Seoul on November 12, with Sojung continuing to receive outpatient treatment.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
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.<ref name="bizherald">{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
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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 (singer)|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.<ref>{{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|publisher=Newsen|access-date=September 2, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{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|publisher=Sports Chosun|access-date=September 2, 2015}}</ref>
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|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}}</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>
[[File:Ladies' Code at a fansign in Shinsegae inMarch 2016 03.jpg|thumb|right|Ladies' Code at a fan event in [[Shinsegae]] 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://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=koreatimes.co.kr}}</ref> The album named ''[[Myst3ry]]'' with its title track "Galaxy" was released on February 24, 2016.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
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==Endorsements==
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.<ref>{{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}}</ref> In January 2014, the group teamed up with [[Nexon]] to promote the winter update for the MMORPG [[Mabinogi Heroes]].<ref>{{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 }}</ref>
==Artistry==
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===Musical style===
[[File:나쁜여자 레이디스코드 (LADIES' CODE) 다문화 가정 돕기 희망콘서트 용산 아이파크몰 이벤트광장.jpg|thumb|right|Ladies' Code in 2013. L-R: Sojung, RiSe (former), Ashley, EunB (former) and Zuny]]
Prior to the crash, Ladies' Code's music had been predominantly [[pop music|pop]] with a [[Retro style|retro]] sound. ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' magazine noted that the group blends in "modern [[electropop|electro-pop]]" with "classic throwback elements" and powerful vocals.<ref>{{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}}</ref> The group's debut single "Bad Girl" was described as a swing/jazz-inspired track accompanied with solid vocals.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> Their follow-up single, "[[Hate You (Ladies' Code song)|Hate You]]" was marked as a departure, returning with a mid-tempo dance song with a combination of brass and acoustic guitar arrangements.<ref name="hateyou"/><ref>{{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 }}</ref>
Subsequent releases retain their earlier style with Corynn Smith of [[MTV|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.<ref>{{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}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[CJ E&M|enews]]'' on their digital single "[[So Wonderful (Ladies' Code song)|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."<ref name="interview">{{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}}</ref>
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|<ref>{{Cite web |author=Jeon A-ram |date=May 23, 2013 |title=레이디스코드 숙소 내 침실 공개, 수수한 민낯까지 '털털' |url=http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1369271316515224010 |access-date=March 24, 2016 |work=TV Daily |language=ko |archive-date=April 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402073308/http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1369271316515224010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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|<ref>{{cite news |last=Choi |first=Chris |date=November 14, 2013 |title=2013 Melon Music Awards: The Big Winners |work=MTV K |publisher=Viacom |url=http://www.mtvk.com/blog-posts/2013-melon-music-awards-the-big-winners/ |access-date=August 24, 2014 |archive-date=August 26, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826114630/http://www.mtvk.com/blog-posts/2013-melon-music-awards-the-big-winners/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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