According to a BBC report, a school in Dorset, southern England, where kindergarteners and first and second graders attend, sent a message to parents on the 14th that some members of the school community were deeply uncomfortable with the reference to the “evil” of the “Kedheon” songs.
The school said, “Please do not allow your children to sing these songs at school in order to respect those who think such topics are contrary to their beliefs.”
“K-pop Demon Hunters” is a story about a girl group Huntrix, who defeats demons with songs, confronting demons disguised as boy band Lion Boys, and made hit songs such as “Golden,” “Soda Pop,” and “Your Idol.”
“I think it’s funny. My daughter is into K-pop and her friends all love it,” an atheist parent told the BBC. “It’s just harmless, good, little thing that kids do to boost their confidence.”
In a notice sent back to parents on the 17th, the school said it received feedback from other parents that the songs of “Kedeheon” contain positive messages such as teamwork, courage, and kindness.
He said, “Parents fully respect the right to choose content for their children at home, but they are also paying attention to various beliefs in the school community,” adding, “For some Christians, mentioning evil can be very inconvenient.”
“Our role is to help children understand that some of their peers may have had a different perspective and explore ways to support and respect them to keep their beliefs,” he added.
JENNIFER KIM
US ASIA JOURNAL
