A Belfast KPop concert is under fire following parents’ complaints due to it not being a KPop Demon Hunters show. The animated Netflix hit was mentioned as part of the wider KPop genre promoted during the KPop Forever tribute show held at the SSE Arena on May 19, 2026. However, several attendees have shared that parts of the show felt inappropriate for children in the audience. In addition, others have complained that songs from KPop Demon Hunters were left for the end of the show, causing kids to be uninterested in the first half.
The official advertisements promoted the show as a full celebration of the KPop genre, with songs from artists such as BTS, BLACKPINK, and TWICE. Despite it being a tribute show for the whole genre, several parents took to social media to criticize the concert. Many believed to have booked a tribute based on the KPop Demon Hunters, not a broader concert with multiple KPop songs from other acts.
The debate continues online, with some parents voicing their frustration over what they thought was a concert dedicated to the Netflix film. Meanwhile, other users believe parents should have thoroughly researched the show’s information, understanding the fact that KPop is a genre in itself and not just related to KPop Demon Hunters. The controversy keeps unfolding as upcoming performances are scheduled for May 23, 2026.