A school in the UK has banned pupils from singing songs from KPop Demon Hunters, citing concerns that they go against its “Christian ethos”.
According to BBC News, teachers at the Lilliput Church of England Infant School in Poole, Dorset, sent a message to parents to say that some people were “deeply uncomfortable” with references to demons.
It is reported that this was because they “associate them with spiritual forces opposed to God and goodness”.
Later, head teacher Lloyd Allington shared an update on the feedback he had received from parents. Some highlighted the positive messages in the tracks from Netflix‘s hit animated fantasy film – which follows fictional K-pop girl group Huntr/x. However, Allington said that the school would be looking to support those who found the themes “challenging”.
KPop Demon Hunters became the most-watched film in Netflix history over the summer. It surpassed the previous record holder, 2021’s Red Notice, with over 236million views on the platform. The movie’s success was bolstered by sing-along cinema screenings, reportedly grossing up to $20million (£14.9million) in a single weekend.
The members of Huntr/x use their music and fighting skills to protect humans from demons. KPop Demon Hunters also features a rival band, Saja Boys, which is made up of five demons. Their songs contain lyrical themes such as temptation and seduction.
In its first message, the Lilliput Church of England Infant School asked parents to encourage their kids “not to sing these songs at school out of respect for those who find the themes at odds with their faith”.
One parent said she thought the move was “ridiculous”, adding: “My daughter is very into K-pop and her and all of her little friends love it.”
