KPop Demon Hunters sparks controversy after a 13-year-old’s aunt bans the film over “gay” boy idols.
A Reddit user shared that their aunt turned off KPop Demon Hunters for her nephew because she thought “the boy idols dressed too gay” and worried the movie “would turn her 13yr old son gay.”
The animated Sony film features a girl group by day who fight demons by night. The new threat? Demons disguised as the rival boy group Saja Boys, including the character Jinu, who befriends one of the heroines.
The Reddit post on r/mildlyinfuriating blew up with over 6,100 upvotes as fans roasted the aunt’s homophobic reasoning.
Fans joked whether the aunt’s concern was valid — after all, have you seen the stylish Saja Boys?
Many users pointed out how watching shows like KPop Demon Hunters or Disney princess movies didn’t influence their orientation.
Others praised the movie’s mix of music and action, explaining why it has such a diverse, dedicated fanbase.
The controversy keeps gaining traction as fans monitor reactions online and defend the film’s impact.
“My aunt put on KPop Demon Hunters a few days ago and turned it off because she didn’t like it. Today my other aunt told us that she turned it off because she didn’t think it was a good influence for her son and that the boy idols dressed too gay. Wtfffff I’m so confused.”
— Reddit user explained the ban
Fans continue discussing the movie’s appeal while calling out the narrow-minded ban.
