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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 a 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. The latter’s 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 decision was “ridiculous”, adding: “My daughter is very into K-pop and her and all of her little friends love it.”
In his subsequent update, Allington said some parents had claimed that the songs had helped their children learn about teamwork, courage and kindness. These include Huntr/x’s track ‘Golden’, which spent 10 weeks at Number One in the UK and has been covered by Biffy Clyro.
“While we fully respect your right to make choices about the content your child engages with at home, we also want to be mindful of the diversity of beliefs within our school community,” he added.
“For some Christians, references to demons can feel deeply uncomfortable because they associate them with spiritual forces opposed to God and goodness.
“We are not asking parents to tell their children that there is anything wrong with enjoying the film or its songs if it aligns with your own views and beliefs.”
Allington concluded: “Our role will simply be to help children understand that some of their peers may hold different views and to explore how we can respect and support those peers in upholding their faith.”
Upon covering ‘Golden’ in Radio 1’s Live Lounge in September, Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil explained: “I watched the movie a couple of weeks ago, and this song is just one of the catchiest songs of all time. It’s a beautiful little pop song – beautifully constructed, beautifully produced.”
Earlier this year, it was reported that Netflix was already working on a live-action version of KPop Demon Hunters, as well as two animated sequels and a stage musical.
In other news, KPop Demon Hunters fans have expressed their anger at the news that the movie will be ineligible for a BAFTA.
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