UK school bans KPop Demon Hunters songs over Christian ethos concerns

A Church of England primary school in Dorset has banned students from singing songs from the popular Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters after some community members expressed concerns the content conflicts with Christian values.

Lilliput Church of England Infant School in Poole sent parents a message on Friday stating some families felt "deeply uncomfortable" with the film's demon references, which they "associate with spiritual forces opposed to God and goodness."

The school's acting head teacher Lloyd Allington confirmed in a Monday update that while he had received feedback from parents highlighting positive messages in songs like the UK number one single "Golden," the school needed to support those who found the themes "challenging."

According to BBC reporting, one parent called the decision "ridiculous," noting his daughter and friends enjoyed performing the songs at after-school clubs. The atheist parent described the ban as "a bit of an imposition and probably a bit unfair and silly," while generally praising the school.

KPop Demon Hunters became Netflix's most viewed film in August, following fictional K-pop girl band Huntr/x as they use music and combat skills to protect humans from demons. The film features rival demon group Saja Boys, whose lyrics address temptation and seduction.

The school initially asked parents to discourage children from singing the songs at school "out of respect for those who find the themes at odds with their faith."

Allington said the school isn't asking parents to stop children enjoying the film at home but will help students understand peers may hold different views and explore how to "respect and support those peers in upholding their faith."