The Most Tragic Accident In KPOP History

[@k4risha]

that must have been so traumatizing for the members who survived, this is such an unfortunate event

[@carolinaa8186]

Yes one of the members said the youngest still is traumatized she said on the day of the accident it was the youngest birthday she said she doesn’t consider that it’s her birthday ash one of the members said that they couldn’t eat cake because of there diets so they made a cake with the coco snacks she talk more about it in a podcast

[@joshranch6204]

@@carolinaa8186 it says that in the video

[@LifeisMelody342]

@@carolinaa8186 actually it wasn’t the maknae’s birthday it was the main vocalists birthday who is two years older

[@志瑜杨]

Plus the other staff as well…

[@hannahfionna]

@@carolinaa8186 It wasn't the birthday of the youngest tho

[@legnaangel7209]

One thing you didn’t mention. Ladies Code had always wanted to have a number one song on the charts. So in their honor, Korean netizens from all fandoms joined together in an unusual unity, and shot the song “I’m Fine Thank You” to the top of the Korean real-time music charts. To this day I wish I could hug every last fan that did that.

[@someone-re7sq]

i really want ladies code to get recognised for their talent and music rather than the accident

[@GWSNtheworld]

EXACTLY! iirc they wanted to be known for their MUSIC not their accident...

[@andreijoo]

THAT'S TRUE. They wanted to be recognized as someone who have a good discography (which is true) and not this

[@someone-re7sq]

and they have pretty darn good music, it's unfair...

[@Bangtandoll]

Honestly because they are SO TALENTED. their songs are all bops and the vocals are beautiful, every one of them deserve a standing ovation for every performance

[@Joaninhaa12]

literally. i became a fan before the accident and i wanted them to be huge, they had so much potential. nowadays, anything people ever discuss about them is the accident and like... yes it was a super traumatazing, sad event. their death could have been prevented. but they were so much more than that. i feel very similarly about jjong and shinee, also one of my favorite groups. very sad situations, but they deserve to be remembered as more than a tragedy.

[@kumaxhime]

This news was so shocking and heartbreaking when it happened and still hurts to this day. If the driver wasn't driving so recklessly, RiSe and EunB might still be here today...it makes me mad but pointing blame won't bring them back. All we can do is remember them fondly and support the Ladies Code members in all they do 💖

[@blarfroer8066]

If they had been wearing seat belts, they might also still be here. It's just a sad story.

[@noodroid6736]

@@blarfroer8066 idk if its in the video, bc i couldnt finish it. there was a lot of discussion about this. from what i remember, they weren't buckled bc they were changing and getting styled on the way to their next schedule. idk if it was ever confirmed by anyone, but it's been highly hinted at by the group.

[@albinaXIV]

They're partly to blame as well. They weren't wearing seatbelts.

[@gummy5862]

@@blarfroer8066Honestly riding in a van is kind of like riding in a bus. It’s somewhat normal to not wear a seatbelt.

[@blarfroer8066]

@gummy5862 no it's not 💀 maybe in your country.

[@onniekadanclar1118]

Every time I hear about this accident a lump is formed in my throat, this was truly devastating and heartbreaking. RIP EunB and RiSe

[@WhippedForJeonJungkook]

Such a tragic loss of young lives in the most terrible circumstances, the remaining members will of course carry what happened with them, survivors guilt is real. I wish them well, they have the good memories they shared together and they will always cherish that ♥️

[@vipman2170]

not you tae tae love using someones death to look nice, when its you who made fun of them

[@user-gz7kt7vf1g]

@@vipman2170 ?

[@iatemyfamily5737]

@@vipman2170 Bro stop wtf

[@vipman2170]

@@iatemyfamily5737 changing the names of your accs that got exposed before to use them again to defend yourself. you still dont learn anything at all tae tae love

[@iatemyfamily5737]

@@vipman2170 Huh I’m so confused💀

[@leenuhh_]

When this news came out, my heart dropped. Everybody in the kpop scene were all heartbroken too. Ladies Code was also such a talented vocal wise group. When this accident was all over the media, I saw the funeral and seeing; hearing the other members crying loudly. I felt horrible. I literally cried that day too. RIP EunB and RiSe.

[@owen823]

Don't let someone find out about a death of a friend through the news, that's just cowardly and traumatizing. Someone who they trusted needed to step up and break the news to them, even if they were in the hospital. Keeping someone in the dark like that is just shameful.

[@jaitsadi-gee]

I don't think it was withheld for a bad reason. I think the objective was to let their health get stronger, and THEN tell them. Unfortunately, they didn't count on the awareness and curiosity of the other member. They waited too long to tell her, and caused her to suffer even more. This was so fliggering sad and, even though I was unaware of the Group, I still feel miserable for the 3 who survived. Rest In Paradise, RiSe and EunB. 🥺

[@user-nb5jo2xi1g]

@@jaitsadi-gee Exactly they didn't tell her because they didn't want her condition to worsen. And it's also not easy to tell someone about another person's death.

[@金獨子]

@@user-nb5jo2xi1gagreed, my grandma was a very healthy woman, she had no health problems but when she found out that two of her daughters died, her conditions just got worst, she stopped taking care of herself and it didn’t help that soon after my grandpa died as well, she pretty much had no hope for living at that point and slowly she also fell sick and died.

[@addy8078]

I saw Ashly on Dive Studios but I had no idea this is what happened to her group. That’s so heartbreaking. RIP EunB and RiSe ❤️

[@mozieg]

same here💔💔

[@faeri_]

That’s crazy… I really had no idea Ashley was even from Ladies’ Code until this comment.

[@arcyarcanine]

@@faeri_ Bruh she's on the video.

[@faeri_]

@@arcyarcanine I went to the comments before watching

[@Im_choi_lia]

Me too

[@piratetoyhouse611]

EunB and RiSe are such angels, may them rest in peace... 😇❤ It's very sad how the girls could still be suffering from this traumatizing mess...

[@allie5954]

Rest in Peace EunB & RiSe. I hope and pray that their family, friends, and other Ladies' Code members have been able to find some peace since the accident. I wish Ashley, Zuny, and Sojung a happy life wherever they go and I hope they know they have two angels looking down and watching them with pride and smiles!

[@meerarose1106]

9 years ago this tragedy happened 💔 may they rest peacefully in the heavens🩵 Ashley , Sojung and Zuny are the strongest people I’ve known 🩵

[@Shwetas_lil_world2.0]

Definitely 💔💔 They are the strongest ppl I know..

[@sunghoon-officialaccount]

At least they both left together they didn't have to feel the pain of losing eachother

[@jeanieparson8589]

I remember how sad I felt when I first heard about this incident! Yes, I remember this because I had just become a die hard KPOP fan but this made me angry because the girls' agency should have taken better care of the girls before and after the accident happened! I pray for the survivors of the accident and the family of the members who passed away. I hope the industry and the agencies learned from this incident and do better by their staff and the idols!❤️❤️🙏🙏✌️

[@lovelyA933]

I still remember reading the news on allkpop when it happened. I was a big fan of ladies code ...it felt so unreal but I still remember it like it was yesterday. Their music was incredible and their bond so strong, may they rest in peace 🙏

[@udiana2887]

Me too. I remember at that time, the group was on a rise to popularity and i was starting to stan them. And that was a month before the car accident. When i heard the news, it shocked me to the core and when i heard eunb was announced dead, i literally cried. After a few days, rise's passing news came and i cried again. In my thought, "how will the remaining members are going to move on?" Eunb and rise were so young yet they're gone now. May both of them rest in peace.

[@leftout3715]

I still remember going to the concert that day and I was so happy seeing them perform, only to hear the next that my bias (EunB) and wrecker (RiSe) were no longer in this world, I cried so much that day, I just couldn't think straight and when I went to the "I will smile even if it hurts" concert, I couldn't stop crying, that was one of the hardest times for me, and the recovery from it was really hard, mind you I was only 16 years old (in 2014) when this happened

[@makenton15]

Ashley is such a sweetheart 💙 Been watching Arirang Radio since Day 1. I never miss an episode including the episode of all 3 members of Ladies Code reunited for the first time since this show you mentioned. Rest In Heaven EunB and RiSe 🕊🕊

[@jkistrusfratedcauseofword2008]

Ashley talked about the accident that was really painful to hear how they had to continue even after the 2 members left on their way to heaven. It might be really hard time for all of them R.I.P angels 💐

[@anastasiagraham2418]

I remember being so shocked by Ladies Code’s accident. Although I was just a casual fan, I followed them since debut and have a soft spot for them. When the news broke out and Eunbi was already gone, I remember the anxious wait for the rest of the members esp when Rise and Sojung were in a coma. Unfortunately, Rise didn’t make it and everything looked so bleak . The kpop world was so so somber at that time…..

[@missluna___]

They were one of the first groups I ever found myself listening to in K-pop and I was crushed by the news of the accident. I'm proud of them for their resilience after everything.

[@Hoshie1400]

The worse thing is that eunb passed away on Sojungs birthday😢😢😢

[@robertabrams8562]

I remember being in total shock when I heard about the accident weeks later! I’m very happy to see that the surviving three members are all doing well now! RIP EunB and RiSe…

[@opheliawoods]

I remember finding ladies code music like, rain, galaxy, bad girl and some other older songs in 8th grade and fell in love. After some digging(because i noticed the missing 2 members) i found funeral videos and news reports and i was heart broken by the story and cried like a baby. May the girls rest in peace. 🕊️

[@cyyymaaa]

I still remember this tragic accident. RIP EunB and RiSe. The girls will be missed a lot!

[@blinkie579]

Rest in peace🕊

[@maltezobobbydenverd.1915]

I became a Lavely in the early 2014. My bias is EunB and my wrecker is RiSe, as a minor back then, I love them so much and seeing them grow with their best title tracks is very comforting and fun. After that accident happened, it didn't sink in first, it's just so sad that these young and talented ladies lives were gone because of reckless driving. Still remembered their last performance, and seeing them leaving the stage makes me want to go back in time and tell them to not go yet. :(( They had so much potential back then, if the accident didn't happened, I'm sure they are one of the legendary 3rd gen groups. I still keep listening to them. Their discography is aging like a fine wine. Miss you girlies!

[@Doug4422]

RIP EunB, and RiSe. I won't take anything away from the tragedy of the accident. That was a very traumatic experience for the other three, and it'll probably give them nightmares for the rest of their lives. For that, I pray they find the strength to heal those wounds, and be able to move on with their lives, to be able to talk about their friends with smiles, and honor the memories they have of them.

[@amandadanielle8301]

i think about this moment so often. ladies code was my introduction to kpop. they were my first favorite girl group. they were so young & had so much to live for. i miss you, RIP EunB & RiSe.

[@T4yIorSwift13]

I'm wouldn't call me a fan but everytime i hear this I tear up, it's just so sad:(

[@pitgroove.37_66]

This horrifying and tragic accident is just yet another example of why seat belts are so important and should be worn at all times while operating a vehicle. Seat belts are literal Lifesavers, but it's sad that their life savers only when they're actually used. EunB and RiSe, WE'LL NEVER FORGET YOU TWO!!!!

[@stephaniexrenea]

thank you for making this ❤ as a lavely it's always saddened me that more people didn't know about them. like you said in the beginning they were doing pretty well until the accident and then polaris straight up had no idea what to do with them after and basically just gave up on promoting them. they were so talented and deserved so much more recognition but ofc their company shit the bed

[@NickaLah]

Something about this tragedy hit me particularly hard when it happened... more than any celeb death for some reason. Maybe it's because they were still basically rookies or that I distinctly remember them doing street performances not long before all of this. Just so sad that they didn't get much time to follow their dreams before this, and the girls that survived never quite seemed the same despite trying to continue their career.

[@alittihad3amak]

it’s so sad that RiSe and EunB still had a long life to live together with their friends and families. they were so talented and admirable. miss them so much 💔💔

[@notrosee]

Poor girls, wishing the members who lost their lives peace in heaven and love to their families 🩷🎀. and sending love to the members

[@laraibahmed3090]

I watched a show called sing again which featured singers trying to get their second chance. Its amazing and I highly recommend watching it, so many stellar performances on it. Season 1 had Sojung as a contestant and my oh my what a stunning voice she has! She easily has some of the best female vocals I have ever heard out of the kpop industry. She made it all the way to the final! In the show, despite how much these awful memories still hurt, she made it a point about how she wants to be recognised for her voice again and not for this tragedy.

[@Hydrangear]

Her voice is so unique! I started liking them after they came back as a group of 3 (wasn't much into kpop before so i only found out about the accident later) and i always thought it was such a shame they had these really good songs but they didn't get enough promotion and views

[@Bangtandoll]

Ladies Code is my favorite girl group, and they have been since i first saw them during pretty pretty era! I really hope all companies learn from the mistakes made during this tragedy. They had so much talent, and i can't imagine how this situation was for our Zuny Sojung and Ashley. I will always support these talented ladies 💕

[@KittyVanCatLP]

I remember when it happened..only a few days prior i heard them for the first time and really liked them (although i very rarely like cutesy concepts), i looked up other songs from them and when the news spread i almost cried..i'm happy that the 3 still enjoyed being artists and wish them all the best. ♥

[@celeste7957]

Rest in Peace, they have brought a lot of smiles to a lot of people when they were here, they were amazing, I hope they are at peace now

[@shaundesu]

I remember this day too clearly. Heard the news and couldn't believe it back then. EunB was my bias and RiSe was my friend's. We got in a phone call when we heard the news and just broke down crying for the whole duration of the call, did it both for the news of their passing days apart. It still hurts until this day whenever someone mentions the tragedy of Ladies' Code. I still miss them.

[@giselleakgae4100]

RiSe was a 3rd generation Korean-Japanese (Koreans living in Japan, Zainichi is a pejorative). If you've watched Pachinko or read the book you'll know the significance of that.

[@Mari-sc4mg]

Man I remember this. I was such a big ladies code fan so when this came out I was devastated. Rip angels and I will continue to support Zuny, Sojung and Ashley 💜

[@Lg.sidequest]

I think about them often. Such a sad and tragic event.

[@BRK5813]

Such a tragic story... All these years later, it still brings tears to my eyes.

[@leefelix8461]

rest in peace RiSe and EunB both of you will forever be remebered in our hearts 🤍

[@MYAJJAY]

i remember seeing all the news as it came out, i was so heartbroken and still am, i was really getting into Ladies Code right before the whole crash had happened. May the gorgeous souls rest well

[@GJYYNGII]

I never knew anything about Ladies' Code back then, but I first learned about the passing of Eunbi and RiSe on a color coded lyric website. Still, RIP to both of them. Their lives were cut short when their career just began. 2014 was indeed a horrible year for South Korea.

[@hyojungcafe]

I’ve always thought about this but, there only could’ve been our two codes left had sojung not made it. i was a Lavely when the group debuted. i remember seeing the news about EunBi on soompi. I thought It was news that EunBi was getting praised for something but I was wrong. I will never forget seeing the news. i got the chance to meet Ashley and Sojung in 2019. I always imagine what would happen if our two codes never have passed away. every single member has a unique and distinctive voice. And I miss our two codes. The burden of having a birthday the same day your best friend passed away, I can’t even imagine. i remember when “kiss kiss” came out, I wanted to dye my hair blonde like RiSe and then cut my hair and make my hair like EunB’s. They will forever be in my heart. Thank you for making a video on this topic 💜💜

[@duasenpha1884]

I remember hearing about this accident. It was really a shame because this group was up and coming and I KNOW they would’ve been one of the top groups today had this tragedy not happen. Hopefully these angels are singing up above

[@heenagidwani3696]

i love Ashley and i know her through her podcast. these girls have been through alot and i wish all of them and their families a safe and healthy life

[@fantasynine8780]

For me, as a Lavely then - and now - this will forever be a topic that I’d rather not talk about, yet as painful as it is, I’m grateful you have done this. I will forever miss these beautiful Angels, Rest In Peace Rise and Eunb ❤ I love you ❤

[@syrineattia4855]

I feel the same too ❤

[@leorobin832]

How terrible that such young, talented lives were lost and the poor other three will have to live without their friends. They had so much more they were going to accomplish together but it was destroyed by negligence. You can see the regret and anguish on their faces. I hope they still find joy in their lives and keep talking to eachother.

[@maycatlovely]

poor girls, i can't imagine how that felt, having two friends that you love so much passing away in the same crash you were in but you living, survivers guilt muct have been tough alongside normal mourning :(

[@ngkky]

I remember this event like as if it had happened yesterday. I was just a few months into discovering this exciting joyful Kpop music when the Sep 2014 tragedy hit me like a cold hard slap in the face. It hurts then and it still hurts now.

[@meimei]

had just returned to kpop when it happened...i'm glad to see Ashley having her podcast, and rest in peace EunB and RiSe

[@minccinoshiny]

i used to be a ladies code stan back in 2013, my bias was rise. what happened really messed with me.

[@appreciatewhatyouhaveandbe1067]

I’m so sorry for you .. I hope no one goes through this again .. I can’t help but cry for whatever happened

[@hyuckss]

Rest in peace to these two angels who didn't deserve what happened to them. They will always be remembered. 💗

[@aishipea577]

Rest in peace EunB. Rest in peace RiSe. forever ot5 ladies code

[@princesskristan]

I remember this so well. I had just got to class when I found out, and it broke my heart. I miss Ladies Code til this day, but I'm so proud of them for continuing with their careers despite losing two members

[@HorribleHarry]

Thank you for keeping their memory alive.

[@Anastasia71119]

Rise was my first Ult next to Minhyun and when that accident happened I was crushed. I never had a second Ult next to Minhyun until last Year and Rise will forever be my Forever Ult. Gosh this didn't needed to happen... I still cry sometimes when I listen to old Ladies Code songs

[@Soichiro69]

This happened on my birthday, and I was in shambles when I heard about this. I was becoming a Code fan after Pretty Pretty and was looking forward to Kiss Kiss promotions. Still today watching this makes me cry.

[@peacelife]

Yes very sad. They were so young, beautiful inside and out and so much life to live for. Can't not cry and feel sadden watching this news again. I followed Ashley a few yrs ago from Dive studio and others. So sad that the experience is so much painful that they will have that in their mind forever. I wish Sojung can feel comfortably celebrating her bday now

[@ahstress]

At that time, I was so shocked by the news of the members demised. I thought that no kpop idol could die in a terrible way until that happens. I mourned for the loss, it was heartbreaking.

[@RayMak]

This is so sad… speed kills

[@chicken_and_ricee]

Yea.❤️‍🩹

[@Queeniiiie]

This brings tears to my eyes. I can't imagine the pain they went through learning of their members deaths and it being kept from them even though with well intentions. That shouldn't have been held from them so they could have given their proper goodbyes but I understand why they did it.

[@ajaventures22]

This still hurts until now 😢

[@Stephenwhite013]

Still listen to ladies code they have some really good songs and great vocals

[@ridhiannem9988]

Rest In Peace RiSe and EunB two beautiful angels that will never be forgotten ❤❤

[@VeryMuchConfused]

For me the worst part is how this all could have been prevented if they all wore seatbelts and if the driver wasn't going 30 over the limit on rainy a day. Driving 30 over the limit is already reckless but on a rainy day its beyond reckless. May Eunb & RiSe rest in peace.

[@BorikuaRebelde]

1 year and 2 months for causing an accident that k*lled 2 people? Smh. R.I.P.

[@snsdisbetterthangirlsgener7795]

I still remember that day... I cried so much

[@clouddyv]

Ashley talked about this in Eric Nam podcast with Dive Studios. She seems to be better now ♡

[@alexandramonet]

what a tragic story! rest in peace EunB and RiSe!

[@lisasbangsofficial4934]

I can't stop crying 😥😭😭😭😭

[@shivs_luvs]

Ladies Code was such an amazing grp and what happened to them was just ridiculous. I hope the other members r doing well

[@joshhale9355]

Just horrible, beautiful lives taken away in a horrible accident. RIP EunB and RiSe, so young with so much to offer the world of music. It’s just heartbreaking.

[@Katylou1230]

I remember hearing about this watching Eat Your Kimchi's Kpop Music Monday when they didn't review/ joke about a music video instead sat down and had a very frank and serious discussion about this event. I remember them being so upset and seeing Martina near tears at some point if I remember the old video correctly. My heart absolutely hurt for them I had honestly never heard of them at the time but after watching that video from Eat Your Kimchi I looked into them and they were so talented it was gut wrenching to think they were gone. I still pray for the surviving members to this day.

[@blinknazira2571]

istg im crying. Rip, angles 🕊✨

[@andrewreeman2805]

I miss EunB and Rise a lot over the years that have gone one thing is to remember how talented they were and lovely Ladies code is a great K-pop group, I still watch video and songs of the Older and New ones together I give heart's to all of Ladies code ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Itsme_vicky12]

This broke me heart. Rest in pease EunB and rise.💖😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@MrNarak]

This accident shocked me to cry and rage when this happened to them. They would be doing pretty well if this accident didn’t happened zz

[@povohru]

i remember anxiously waiting for any news article about their condition

[@me_justme]

They mustve been shocked. Poor them. They have been thru alot I hope they can stay strong :'(

[@SoMiSongbird]

I remember this and I am not even into kpop as a whole and never knew about these girls, this is tragic, absolutely heartbreaking…

[@Stayville_Clown]

I didn’t even know about this group until now and yet I’m still crying so much. R.I.P girls ❤

[@NTwiceMixx_LSRF]

I don't know you but as a kpop lover it hurts, I can't imagine how hard it is to accept so, rest in peace for the both of you😢😢

[@MjYosh]

I got into Ladies’ Code from hearing about the accident… 😢 i still cry about EunB and Rise

[@HanseOnTop]

Its the fact that i knew INSTANTLY that this video was about Ladies Code. I love Ladies Code so much. Im happy to see Ashley performing again but i still miss the other 2 girls. 😭😭😭😭

[@Amasloth]

I hope ladies code comes back someday. They did more albums after the accident and i guess they are on hiatus right now

[@izzyl8274]

feel so bad for three of the other girls i hope they are doing will, i wish the family of two girls with my respect.

[@nouhedg4035]

The incident still haunts me to this day , it was so traumatizing !

[@fourever2ne1]

I wasn’t even a fan and even I was heartbroken.I can’t even imagine the trauma the remaining members must have from everything.I even began to tear up in this video

[@SumDumGoi]

Ashley vlogs and put out a solo song a while back. You can also see her appearing in Soobeanie's vlog occasionally...

[@Nerdynessocity]

I remember i was in high school when it happened. I cried for like 2 weeks for them. It was a bad bad time for kpop

[@Aelegant_]

This made me cry, rest in peace to EunB and RisE ❤

[@nctcollect926]

“this must be so traumatizing for those who made it” well yes and they’ve all asked multiple times for videos like this to stop.

[@Tanishaluvzmumbai]

2014 was a disastrous year all around I like to forget it ever happened….full of tragedy and shocking news…

[@WMM27]

fyi - its not necessarily a bad thing that they left the other girls in the car after the accident. it is hard to determine if you should move someone after an accident or not because you can do more harm than good. its always a gamble. like they might have survived if they removed them but on the other hand they may have caused them to die right there or caused them an extreme amount/injury.

[@moonlitsunwoo]

Thank you for helping us remember Eunb and RiSe Please keep supporting Ladies Code ❤ I miss them so much

[@isabelmatos1547]

I remember this day like it was yesterday. It was a shame that happened. I hope that the members who passed away are in a better place now, and that the members who were left behind are well and healthy.