Top 10 Best Stray Kids Music Videos

Have you ever wielded a talent so mighty that its power can reduce a city to ruin? Nope, us either, but at least Stray Kids can show us what it’s like. The group’s swaggering, latin infused number takes us to a New York laid low by the group. “Chk Chk Boom” has a relatively laid back sound when compared with many of the Stray Kids singles, which perfectly communicates the slinking approach of an apex predator. As the members prowl through the cityscape, they show us the confident cool of a group poised to hit new heights. The video also features cameos by Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds, teeing up a Stray Kids/MCU dimension we didn’t know we needed.

With lyrics that describe the snare of a manipulative relationship, the video for “Venom” gives us visuals to match, using the spider web motif to strong effect . However, it also plants the idea that one or more of the members is up to no good. Who is the source of the mysterious poison in the video? While eagle eyed STAYs could speculate on who seems the shadiest, the truth is that all the Stray Kids have a moment that could hint at a villain arc. It’s a rabbit hole of a video, demanding multiple rewatches and inviting viewers to let their imaginations run wild. You’ll find yourself caught in the web Stray Kids are spinning, and even scarier, you might not want to get out.

Stray Kids MVs often tease the idea of a multiverse that connects all the plot lines. If that holds true, then “S Class,” shows us what could be interpreted as the members deliberately knocking down barriers between the different realities, bringing together all the elements of their success. That read certainly works with the lyrics about breaking boundaries and rising to the top. Of course, success comes with challenges, be it trash talk or giant alien cephalopods[b]. Luckily, Stray Kids know how to thrive in chaos. As the video jumps from dark to bright, from the retro 90s, to fiery apocalypse, to mysterious underground, they just keep on dancing undeterred, like the gold star elites that are.

One of the more narrative heavy entries in the Stray Kids videography, “Freeze,” sees this version of the members in an operation to take down a criminal enterprise. We follow the group as an ill-advised sit down turns into a shootout. Unfortunately for their enemies, they are left alive long enough to break free. Though they walk immediately into another ambush where they are outgunned and outmanned, Changbin is ready with Plan B. Tense and cinematic, in its own right, “Freeze” also establishes visual parallels with “Venom.” And in its tantalizing conclusion, it continues to build on the idea that perhaps not all of the Stray Kids can be trusted. Seriously, just give these guys a movie already.

As invitations go, it doesn’t get much more appealing than “Back Door.” Upbeat, but hard hitting, this is a song that will get you moving wherever you are. And the video takes that fact and runs with it. The near continuous movement of the camera gives the viewer the sensation of being at the party, with Stray Kids as our hosts. It pans and swings like a head on a swivel, recreating the experience of trying to catch everything at once before dropping us into new scenes entirely. We rarely slow down except when we’re drawn into the energetic choreography sections. It's a dizzying experience, but an invigorating one as well. If they’re throwing the party, Stray Kids definitely don’t have to ask us twice.

Stray Kids introduce a little anarchy with this pulse pounding, rock influenced track. While the title of the song might conjure the impression of a pleasant little ditty, “Lalalala” is a run and gun adrenaline ride, building from one crescendo to the next and always just on the verge of spinning out of control. Representing the group’s various feelings about performing, the video’s aesthetics are “Mad Max” meets “Pirates of the Caribbean,” with a side of “The Dark Knight,” and a dash of “Attack on Titan” for good measure. It sounds like a lot and it is, but in the best way. The maximalism lends to the deliberate mayhem brewing in the song as Stray Kids ultimately encourage everyone to let go and lose themselves to the music.

Ah, love. One minute you’re soft and swooning, the next your emotions have you all confused and exasperated. Stray Kids bring these feelings vividly to life in “Case 143” by applying their own unique concept to the quintessential boy band staple of a love song. As they attempt to bring their unruly hearts into line, they serve up a video that is cheeky, colorful, and packed with clever details. Notice the carpet from “The Shining?” Hey, love can be scary, right?
We also have to give it up to the creative editing. And we dare you not to laugh every time a member arcs across the bottom of your screen in full Aegyo mode. Is it any wonder STAYs were ready to break through their own screens after seeing this one?

With lyrics that address the pressure of conforming to social expectations, “Maniac” urges us to embrace our weirdness on a reality bending journey. Right from the start, the mirrored city gives us a sense of duality, while animated graphics hint at a hidden inner self. The song acknowledges some of the uneasiness that comes with being different. All the same, though the members emphasize that it’s better to forge your own path, which they emphasize by dancing at the edge of a crumbling road. “MANIAC” is a song with a lot to say, both lyrically and visually. However, the video’s sudden snap back to reality is especially interesting, reminding us that you never can judge a book by its cover.

Crackling with defiant confidence, “Thunderous” is an electric statement on its own. But there’s something about seeing the members bring it to life that gives it that extra spark. The song integrates elements of traditional Korean music in its composition, smoothly mixing them with trap and hip hop. And the video furthers this melding of worlds in its choice of sets, costumes, and visual references. Frankly, “Thunderous” thrives in its contrasts. Animation and live action. East and west. History and modernity. One thing is clear: No one else can define Stray Kids. These guys don’t fit in a box, and they will show you who they are only on their own terms.




Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

The Only Thing Cheesy Here Are Those Big Grins Stray Kids Keep Throwing to Their Haters

This Anti-Holiday Banger Is Accompanied by A Video That’s Naughty, Nice, and Chaos on Ice

It’s Refreshing to Enjoy This Moment in The Sun as Stray Kids Show Off Their Optimistic Side

Worlds Collide in This Japanese Single as Stray Kids & Their Alter Egos Take the Center Ring

The Stray Kids - Or Is it Just Kid?- Break The Fourth Wall To Offer a Fascinating Entry For Lore-Loving STAYs

With this song, the sharply honed eight piece set of Stray Kids serve up a five course feast. The lyrics use cooking as a metaphor for the diverse, wide ranging artistic ingredients Stray Kids draw on to craft their music. The top tier editing and dynamic visuals take us through different sets, with the kitchen and construction site lab fitting in with the theme of creation. Meanwhile, the racetrack introduced in the more mellow pre-chorus nods at the group’s ability to play against expectations. ANd let’s not forget the iconic choreography. Altogether, it’s a recipe for a perfect visual representation of the song. Closing in on 500 million views as of early 2025, it’s clear that “God’s Menu” feeds STAYs well, and still leaves them hungry for more.



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[c]Christmas Evil