Stray Kids "case 143" M/v Apr 2026

The MV's narrative is a surreal investigation where the members play dual roles as both the "police" and the "infected" victims of love.

Keen-eyed fans noticed that the story begins in a setting referencing Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining . Just as the Overlook Hotel’s spirits take over the protagonist, Pipi "infects" the members, causing them to act out—most notably when Felix is "attacked" by hearts (and a chicken) upon opening a door. Stray Kids "CASE 143" M/V

The video is a technical showcase of high-budget K-pop, blending sharp choreography with extensive CGI. The MV's narrative is a surreal investigation where

The group also explores a second hidden meaning: adding the digits ( The video is a technical showcase of high-budget

The title itself is a nostalgic nod to from the 1990s. Each digit represents the number of letters in the words of the phrase "I Love You" : 1 (I) 4 (Love) 3 (You)

Stray Kids’ "CASE 143," the lead single from their 2022 mini-album MAXIDENT , marked a significant shift in the group’s discography as their first love-themed title track. Far from a traditional ballad, the music video is a vibrant, "electrohop" experience directed by 725 of SL8 . It treats love not as a romantic ideal, but as a "huge incident"—a chaotic case that needs solving. 1. The Digital Mystery of "143"