Ethel Cain sparks controversy for #KillMoreCEOs hashtag

Ethel Cain, a singer recognized for her musical talent and provocative views, shared an Instagram story with the hashtag “#KillMoreCEOs.” 

The hashtag was posted alongside a quote from the former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich. “Big Oil buys off Congress. No action on climate. The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns. Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care. The list goes on and on. Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction,” the post read.

In a follow-up story, Cain asserted that her goal was not to be reactionary, or edgy, nor was it posted merely for shock value.

“I genuinely mean what I say,” she said. “It’s simple, you make them fear for their lives and hit them in the only place they hurt or nothing will ever get done.”

The 26-year-old musician explained that she views this as the only viable solution capable of sparking change, arguing that less aggressive approaches, such as protests, are no longer sufficient.

“Corporations giggle at protesting. Why would anyone ever willingly come down off their throne that they’ve spent years building off the suffering of their fellow man?” questioned Cain.

“The world is burning and it’s very clear who’s holding the matches,” the singer wrote.

SM Entertainment debuts new girl group: ‘Hearts2Hearts’

SM Entertainment, known for handling some of the biggest names in K-Pop, revealed their plans to launch a new girl group called “Hearts2Hearts.”

The company made the announcement during the SMTOWN Live 2025 concert in Seoul on Sunday, January 12. Just before the concert concluded, a teaser featuring the group's eight members was shown, although their names have yet to be revealed.

According to the teaser, Hearts2Hearts is set to officially make their debut in February.

It has been five years since SM Entertainment’s had a new addition to their roster of successful girl groups all throughout the years, including SNSD, f(x), Red Velvet, and aespa.

The More You Know

• IVE has released the music video teaser for their upcoming single “Rebel Heart.” It will be released today, January 13, at 6 PM (KST). The single is part of their third EP, EMPATHY, which will be out on February 3.

• BTS’ V has announced a new solo project, an album titled Rêvé. Pre-orders will open on January 14 at 11 AM (KST), with the official release scheduled for February 3.

• In an interview with Variety, Ariana Grande teased that the highly-anticipated deluxe version of Eternal Sunshine, featuring new songs, is currently in the works. However, its release date remains unknown: “It’s a very special project. I’m out there so much right now. I want to let my children miss me for two seconds. I’m excited to surprise them with it at some point, but I’m still mulling over the timing in my head. It’s not the end of ‘Peaches’ just yet, but she’s going in the closet for a minute.”

• BTS’ Map of the Soul: 7 was hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as the greatest K-Pop album of the century.

• GFRIEND has unveiled the music video teaser for their much-awaited single, “Season of Memories.” The single, along with the album of the same name, will be released on streaming platforms today, January 13, at 6 PM KST.

— Bea Bertuldo

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