Get ready to dive into the world of Stray Kids' most epic music videos! From cinematic storytelling to high-energy performances, we're counting down the most memorable MVs that showcase the group's incredible talent and creativity.
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00:00Welcome to Miss Mojo. From silly to soulful to cinematic, everything is on the menu when
00:12it comes to these most special stars. Today we're counting down our picks for the Stray
00:17Kids music videos, racking up all our repeat viewings. Join us and stay a while, why don't
00:23you.
00:2410. Chick Chick Boom
00:33Have you ever wielded a talent so mighty that its power can reduce a city to ruin? No, us
00:39either. But at least Stray Kids can show us what it's like. The group's swaggering, Latin-infused
00:51number takes us to a New York laid low by the group. Chick Chick Boom has a relatively
00:56laid-back sound when compared with many of the Stray Kids' singles, which perfectly communicates
01:01the slinking approach of an apex predator. As the members prowl through the cityscape,
01:13they show us the confident cool of a group poised to hit new heights. The video also
01:18features cameos by Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds, teeing up a Stray Kids MCU dimension
01:24we didn't know we needed.
01:299. Venom
01:39With lyrics that describe the snare of a manipulative relationship, the video for Venom gives us
01:44visuals to match, using the spiderweb motif to strong effect. However, it also plants
01:49the idea that one or more of the members is up to no good. Who is the source of the mysterious
02:00poison in the video? While eagle-eyed stays could speculate who seems the shadiest, the
02:05truth is that all of the Stray Kids have a moment that could hint at a villain arc.
02:16It's a rabbit hole of a video, demanding multiple rewatches and inviting viewers to let their
02:21imaginations run wild. You'll find yourself caught in the web Stray Kids is spinning,
02:26and even scarier, you might not want to get out.
02:328. S-Class
02:37Stray Kids' MVs often tease the idea of a multiverse that connects all of the plotlines.
02:43If that holds true, then S-Class shows us what could be interpreted as the members deliberately
02:48knocking down barriers between the different realities, bringing together all the elements
02:53of their success. That read certainly works with the lyrics about breaking boundaries
03:05and rising to the top. Of course, success comes with challenges, be it trash talk or
03:10a giant alien cephalopod. Luckily, Stray Kids know how to thrive in chaos.
03:21As the video jumps from dark to bright, from the retro 90s, to fiery apocalypse, to mysterious
03:27underground, they just keep on dancing undeterred, like the gold star elites they are.
03:367. Freeze
03:41One of the more narrative-heavy entries in the Stray Kids videography, Freeze sees this
03:45version of the members in an operation to take down a criminal enterprise. We follow
03:56the group as an ill-advised sit-down turns into a shootout. Unfortunately for their enemies,
04:01they are left alive long enough to break free. Though they walk immediately into another
04:06ambush, where they are outgunned and outmanned, Changbin is ready with plan B.
04:17Tense and cinematic in its own right, Freeze also establishes visual parallels with Venom.
04:22And in its tantalizing conclusion, it continues to build on the idea that perhaps not all
04:27of the Stray Kids can be trusted. Seriously, just give these guys a movie already.
04:376. Back Door
04:41As invitations go, it doesn't get much more appealing than Back Door. Upbeat but hard-hitting,
04:47this is a song that will get you moving wherever you are. And the video takes that fact and
04:51runs with it. The near-continuous movement of the camera gives the viewer the sensation
05:02of being at the party, with Stray Kids as our hosts. It pans and swings like a head-on-a-swivel,
05:08recreating the experience of trying to catch everything at once before dropping us into
05:13new scenes entirely. We rarely slow down, except when we're drawn into the energetic
05:25choreography sections. It's a dizzying experience, but an invigorating one as well. If they're
05:30throwing the party, Stray Kids definitely doesn't have to ask us twice.
05:395. La La La La
05:51Stray Kids introduce a little anarchy with this pulse-pounding, rock-influenced track.
05:56While the title of the song might conjure the impression of a pleasant little ditty,
06:00La La La La is a run-and-gun adrenaline ride, building from one crescendo to the next and
06:05always just on the verge of spinning out of control. Representing the group's various
06:16feelings about performing, the video's aesthetics are Mad Max meets Pirates of the Caribbean,
06:21with a side of the Dark Knight and a dash of Attack on Titan for good measure. It sounds
06:27like a lot, and it is, but in the best way. The maximalism lends to the deliberate mayhem
06:33brewing in the song, as Stray Kids ultimately encourage everyone to let go and lose themselves
06:39to the music.
06:444. Case 143
06:50Ah, love. One minute you're soft and swooning, the next your emotions have you all confused
06:55and exasperated. Stray Kids brings these feelings vividly to life in Case 143, by applying their
07:01own unique concept to the quintessential boy band staple of a love song. As they attempt
07:14to bring their unruly hearts into line, they serve up a video that is cheeky, colorful,
07:19and packed with clever details. Notice the carpet from The Shining? Hey, love can be
07:24scary, right? We also have to give it up for the creative editing, and we dare you
07:36not to laugh every time a member arcs across the bottom of your screen in full aegyo mode.
07:41Is it any wonder Stays were ready to break through their own screens after seeing this
07:46one?
07:493. Maniac
07:53With lyrics that address the pressure of conforming to societal expectations, Maniac urges us
07:58to embrace our weirdness on a reality-bending journey. Right from the start, the mirrored
08:11city gives us a sense of duality, while animated graphics hint at a hidden inner self. The
08:16song acknowledges some of the uneasiness that comes with being different. All the same,
08:21though the members emphasize that it is better to forge your own path, which they emphasize
08:25by dancing at the edge of a crumbling road. Maniac is a song with a lot to say, both lyrically
08:36and visually. However, the video's sudden snapback to reality is especially interesting,
08:41reminding us that you can never judge a book by its cover.
08:482. Thunderous
08:53Crackling with defiant confidence, Thunderous is an electric statement on its own. But there's
08:58something about seeing the members bring it to life that gives it that extra spark. The
09:10song integrates elements of traditional Korean music in its composition, smoothly mixing
09:14them with trap and hip-hop. And the video furthers this melding of worlds in its choice
09:19of sets, costumes and visual references. Frankly, Thunderous thrives in its contrasts. Animation
09:33and live action, east and west, history and modernity, one thing is clear. No one else
09:39can define Stray Kids. These guys don't fit in a box, and they will show you who they
09:44are only on their own terms.
09:52Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
09:56Cheese The only thing cheesy here are those big grins
09:59Stray Kids keep throwing to their haters.
10:05Christmas Evil This anti-holiday banger is accompanied by
10:09a video that's naughty, nice and chaos on ice.
10:19Blueprint It's refreshing to enjoy this moment in the
10:21sun as Stray Kids show off their optimistic side.
10:34Worlds collide in this Japanese single as Stray Kids and their alter egos take the center
10:39ring.
10:47Megaverse The Stray Kids, or is it just Kid, break the
10:51fourth wall to offer a fascinating entry for lore-loving stays.
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11:20God's Menu With this song, the sharply honed eight-piece
11:23set of Stray Kids serve up a five-course feast. The lyrics use cooking as a metaphor for the
11:29diverse, wide-ranging artistic ingredients Stray Kids draw on to craft their music.
11:42The top-tier editing and dynamic visuals take us through different sets, with the kitchen
11:46and construction site lab fitting in with the theme of creation. Meanwhile, the racetrack
11:51introduced in the more mellow pre-chorus nods at the group's ability to play against expectations.
11:57And let's not forget the iconic choreography. Altogether, it's a recipe for a perfect visual
12:09representation of the song. Closing in on 500 million views as of early 2025, it's
12:16clear that God's Menu feeds Stays Well, and still leaves them hungry for more.
12:26What's your favorite Stray Kids music video? Let us know in the comments.