Songs From KPop Demon Hunters Deemed Off-Limits for Christian Students
According to CinemaDrame News Agency, a religious training school in England has prohibited its Christian students from watching the animated film KPop Demon Hunters. The BBC has reported that the school considers some songs in the Netflix musical to be incompatible with “Christian beliefs.”
According to the report, Lilliput Church in Poole, England, sent a message to parents last Friday, warning them about the film’s “demonic” references, which have “deeply upset” the community. The school claims that the lyrics are connected to “spiritual forces that run counter to goodness and to God.” On Monday, school principal Lloyd Ellington stated that while parents have pointed out the songs’ positive messages, he still seeks to support those who find such themes “challenging.”
Initially, the school asked Christian students “not to sing the songs out of respect for those who feel they conflict with their beliefs,” but this request sparked backlash from some parents. One parent told the BBC: “I think it’s ridiculous. My daughter loves K-pop. Like all her friends, she enjoys this music.” Other parents said the Emmy-nominated song Golden carries a positive message and teaches their children the value of teamwork.
Ellington said: “We are not asking parents to tell their children that they cannot enjoy a film or songs that align with their beliefs. Our role is simply to help children understand that some of their peers may feel differently, and to help them find ways to respect and support them while preserving their own faith.”
KPop Demon Hunters has been streamed more than 325 million times on Netflix, becoming the most-watched film in the platform’s history. Netflix has confirmed that a sequel will be released in 2029.
