A Netflix animated feature becomes the focus of a controversy after a Dorset preschool asks parents to deter singing the song at home.

A Anglican preschool in Dorset, southern England, reportedly told parents on November 14 to prevent students from singing songs from the Netflix animation K-Pop Demon Hunters at school and to guide them at home, according to BBC. The school said some local residents found the reference to the devil “very uncomfortable” because the song ties to a spiritual force opposed to God and good.

K-Pop Demon Hunters centers on Huntrix, a K-pop group that fights evil. In the film, their rival Lion Boys appear as five demons, who sing songs about temptation. Since its August release on Netflix, the film has drawn global attention and popularity, with some parents questioning the school’s decision. One parent described the move as “ridiculous,” noting their child’s interest in K-pop and participation in after-school performances as a harmless expression of confidence. Some parents even argued that songs like Golden helped their children with teamwork, courage, and kindness.

Despite parental protests, the school did not back down from the advisory. The acting principal said the school respects parents’ rights to decide what content their children encounter at home, but also aims to be mindful of the diverse beliefs within the school community, adding that for some Christians, mentions of the devil can be very uncomfortable.