A British Anglican school has banned Netflix’s ‘K-pop Demon Hunters’ (KDHH) songs, citing incompatibility with Christian values. According to a BBC report on the 17th (local time), a school serving nursery and primary students in Dorset, southern England, sent a message to parents on the 14th stating that some members of the school community felt uncomfortable with the ‘demon’ references in the KDHH songs.
The school requested that parents ask their children not to sing these songs at school, to respect those whose beliefs might be contradicted by such themes.
‘KDHH’ features the girl group Huntrix, who fight demons disguised as the boy band Sarza Boys by singing songs, with hits like ‘Golden’, ‘Soda Pop’, and ‘Your Idol’.
An atheist parent told the BBC, “I think it’s funny. My daughter is obsessed with K-pop, and her friends all love it too,” adding, “It’s just a harmless, positive little thing that boosts the children’s confidence.”
On the 17th, the school sent another notice to parents, stating they received feedback from other parents that KDHH songs convey positive messages like teamwork, courage, and kindness.
The school reiterated they fully respect parents’ rights to choose what content their children are exposed to at home, while also being mindful of diverse beliefs within the school community. “Mentions of demons can be very unsettling for some Christians,” they noted.
The school emphasized their role in helping children understand that some peers might have different perspectives and in supporting them to uphold and respect those beliefs.