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===2013: Debut, "Hate You", and ''Pretty Pretty''===
[[File:Ladies' Code on May 24, 2013.jpg|thumb|left|Ladies' Code at Korea University's Ipselenti festival in 2013.]]
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.<ref>{{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 |accessdate=September 10, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref><ref>{{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 |accessdate=September 10, 2014}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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]] |accessdate=September 10, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref><ref>{{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 |accessdate=September 10, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref> On March 4, 2013, they released the group teaser for their music video.<ref>{{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 |accessdate=September 10, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref>
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.<ref name="debut">{{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 |accessdate=September 10, 2014}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{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.com |publisher=The Chosun Ilbo |accessdate=October 30, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref><ref>{{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 |accessdate=October 30, 2014 |language=Korean |archiveurl=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 |archivedate=October 31, 2014}}</ref> 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.<ref name="debut" /><ref>{{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=hankyung.com |publisher=The Korea Economic Daily |accessdate=October 30, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref>
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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 |accessdate=September 29, 2014}}</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 |accessdate=September 29, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref> On August 6, 2014, the music video for "Kiss Kiss" was released online and the single was released on August 7, 2014.<ref>{{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 |publisher=The Star |date=August 7, 2014 |accessdate=September 3, 2014|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/kiss-kiss-single/id906932413 |title=Kiss Kiss – Single |publisher=iTunes |accessdate=September 3, 2014}}</ref> The group began promotions for the song on KBS's ''[[Music Bank (TV series)|Music Bank]]'' the following day.<ref>{{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 |accessdate=November 11, 2014}}</ref>
On September 3, 2014 at around 1:30AM ([[Korean Standard Time|KST]]), the group was involved in a serious car accident while returning to Seoul after attending the recording of KBS "Open Concert" at [[Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology|DGIST]] (and thus completing promotions for "Kiss Kiss").<ref name="koreatimes">{{cite web |title=Ladies' Code member EunB dies in the car accident |date=September 2, 2014 |publisher=The Korea Times |accessdate=September 2, 2014}}</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 |accessdate=September 14, 2014}}</ref> The group's manager, Mr. Park (who was driving the van) 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 |accessdate=September 28, 2014 |language=Korean}}</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 |accessdate=September 2, 2014 |language=Korean}}</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 |accessdate=September 2, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref>
EunB was declared dead on arrival ([[Dead on arrival|D.O.A.]]) 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 |accessdate=September 3, 2014 |language=Korean}}</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 |accessdate=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.<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 |accessdate=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 |accessdate=September 7, 2014}}</ref> Sojung's condition has since been reported as 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 |accessdate=September 2, 2014 |language=Korean}}</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 |accessdate=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 |accessdate=September 3, 2014}}</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 |accessdate=October 28, 2014 |language=Korean |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|accessdate=October 29, 2014|work=Star News|date=October 23, 2014|language=Korean}}</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 |accessdate=November 12, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref>
The investigation conducted by the National Institute of Scientific Investigation (NISI), revealed and confirmed that the cause of the accident 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
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 |accessdate=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 |accessdate=September 8, 2014}}</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 |accessdate=September 14, 2014 |language=Korean |archiveurl=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 |archivedate=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 |accessdate=September 16, 2014}}</ref>
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==Artistry==
===Musical style===
Since their debut, Ladies' Code's music has 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 |accessdate=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
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
===Influences===
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==Awards and nominations==
===Melon Music Awards===
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