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CASE 143

CASE 143

Artist: Stray KidsAlbum: MAXIDENT
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English24% KR📅 2022K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

CASE 143 (CASE 143) is performed by Stray Kids, released on the album MAXIDENT in 2022.

💡 Linguistic Features: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Practice singing along with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

Lyrics, Romanization & English Translation

사건 발생 잊지 못할 사건

sa-geon bal-saeng it-ji mos-hal sa-geon

치명적인 매력에 홀라당 빠져

chi-myeong-jeok-in mae-ryeok-e hol-ra-dang ppa-jyeo

자꾸 나를 자극하는 넌

ja-kku na-reul ja-geuk-ha-neun neon

출처가 없는 문제야 풀어야 할 숙제야

chul-cheo-ga eop-neun mun-je-ya pul-eo-ya hal suk-je-ya

Can I be your boyfriend?

너를 대하는 태도 거짓 하나 없어 no cap

neo-reul dae-ha-neun tae-do geo-jis ha-na eop-eo no cap

너에게 하고 싶은 말로 가득 찼어 my case

neo-e-ge ha-go sip-eun mal-ro ga-deuk chass-eo my case

완벽함 앞에 어떤 말로도 부족해

wan-byeok-ham ap-e eo-tteon mal-ro-do bu-jok-hae

You got me losing patience

걷잡을 수 없는 emotion

geot-jap-eul su eop-neun emotion

떠올라 네 모습 I never feel alright

tteo-ol-ra ne mo-seup I never feel alright

수많은 감정이 충돌해 왜 이래

su-man-eun gam-jeong-i chung-dol-hae wae i-rae

Rolling in the deep inside my head

You got me bad

무장해제

mu-jang-hae-je

신속하게 네게로 moving, on my way

sin-sok-ha-ge ne-ge-ro moving, on my way

Why do I keep getting attracted

자석 같이 끌려가

ja-seok gat-i kkeul-ryeo-ga

I cannot explain this reaction

이것밖에 143

i-geos-bak-e 143

Why do I keep getting attracted

네 모습만 떠올라

ne mo-seup-man tteo-ol-ra

I cannot explain this emotion

143

I LOVE YOU

A B C D E F G I

Wanna send my code to you

8 letters is all it takes

And I'm gonna let you know oh

너 말곤 높이 쌓아뒀지 barricade (barricade)

neo mal-gon nop-i ssat-a-dwoss-ji barricade (barricade)

원하는 대로 불러도 돼 code name (call me baby)

won-ha-neun dae-ro bul-reo-do dwae code name (call me baby)

욕심이래도 되고 싶어 soulmate (whoo)

yok-sim-i-rae-do doe-go sip-eo soulmate (whoo)

이 맘은 점점 더 upgrade 'cause

i mam-eun jeom-jeom deo upgrade 'cause

You got me losing patience

걷잡을 수 없는 emotion

geot-jap-eul su eop-neun emotion

떠올라 네 모습 I never feel alright

tteo-ol-ra ne mo-seup I never feel alright

수많은 감정이 충돌해 왜 이래

su-man-eun gam-jeong-i chung-dol-hae wae i-rae

Rolling in the deep inside my head

You got me bad

무장해제

mu-jang-hae-je

신속하게 네게로 moving, on my way

sin-sok-ha-ge ne-ge-ro moving, on my way

Why do I keep getting attracted

자석 같이 끌려가

ja-seok gat-i kkeul-ryeo-ga

I cannot explain this reaction

이것밖에 143

i-geos-bak-e 143

Why do I keep getting attracted

네 모습만 떠올라

ne mo-seup-man tteo-ol-ra

I cannot explain this emotion

143

I LOVE YOU

Heartbeat 나의 모든 상태 지금 위기 (위기)

Heartbeat na-ui mo-deun sang-tae ji-geum wi-gi (wi-gi)

너의 모습 ain't no "false"

neo-ui mo-seup ain't no "false"

나의 속맘 다시 repeat (repeat)

na-ui sok-mam da-si repeat (repeat)

Walking next to you but I'm falling

더 깊게 빠져들어 끌리지

deo gip-ge ppa-jyeo-deul-eo kkeul-ri-ji

You're pulling me deeper and deeper

I try to get out but I can't stop

Can I be the one?

Yeah I'll be the one

무모하게 도전해 오그라드는 표현

mu-mo-ha-ge do-jeon-hae o-geu-ra-deu-neun pyo-hyeon

머릿속이 띵하고 무감정은 손절

meo-ris-sok-i tting-ha-go mu-gam-jeong-eun son-jeol

Moving, I'm on my way

Why do I keep getting attracted

네 모습만 떠올라

ne mo-seup-man tteo-ol-ra

I cannot explain this emotion

143

I LOVE YOU

Why do I keep getting attracted

자석 같이 끌려가

ja-seok gat-i kkeul-ryeo-ga

I cannot explain this reaction

(이것밖에)

(i-geos-bak-e)

I'm gonna let you know (know)

That I'm just gonna go (go)

And hold you so I'm never letting go

I'm gonna let you know (know)

That I'm just gonna go (just go)

Yeah 난 너에게로 지금 출발합니다 바로 like I'm

Yeah nan neo-e-ge-ro ji-geum chul-bal-hap-ni-da ba-ro like I'm

Never letting go oh

I cannot explain this emotion

143

I LOVE YOU

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind CASE 143 by Stray Kids.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

The vibrant title track of the 2022 mini-album MAXIDENT, "CASE 143" is Stray Kids' witty take on romantic catastrophe. Framing the bewildering feeling of falling in love as an urgent criminal investigation ("Code 143"), 3RACHA depict the heart's illogical surrender as an unexplainable emergency.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

"143" is classic pager numeric code for "I Love You" (count of letters in each word). The lyrics treat love as a crime scene where the singer has been caught red-handed.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Produced by 3RACHA with Raphael and Daviid, blending playful electronic pop synths, driving rock bass, and rapid tonal switches from spoken confession to vocal melody.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

사건(Sageon)
Case, incident, criminal mystery
Playful metaphor for sudden romantic infatuation.
혼란(Hollan)
Confusion, emotional chaos
고백(Gobaek)
Confession of love

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “CASE 143”?

The vibrant title track of the 2022 mini-album MAXIDENT, "CASE 143" is Stray Kids' witty take on romantic catastrophe. Framing the bewildering feeling of falling in love as an urge...

Q: How can I practice singing “CASE 143” with proper Korean pronunciation?

Use the K-Lyrics Sing-Along Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch lock, loop fast verses, and practice real-time tongue placement.

🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for CASE 143.

Performer (아티스트)Stray Kids
Album (앨범)MAXIDENT
Release Year (발매연도)
Lyricist (작사)Bang Chan (3RACHA), Changbin (3RACHA), Han (3RACHA)
Composer (작곡)Bang Chan (3RACHA), Changbin (3RACHA), Han (3RACHA), Raphael, Daviid, Yระ
Arranger (편곡)Raphael, Daviid, Bang Chan (3RACHA)
Producer (프로듀서)3RACHA, Raphael
Record Label (기획사)JYP Entertainment / Republic Records
Distributor (유통사)Dreamus
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CASE 143, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of CASE 143 by Stray Kids?

"CASE 143" is performed by Stray Kids. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

Where can I practice singing CASE 143 with Romanized lyrics?

You can practice CASE 143 with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=stray-kids-case-143, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.

Who wrote and produced CASE 143 by Stray Kids?

"CASE 143" was produced by 3RACHA, Raphael with lyrics by Bang Chan (3RACHA), Changbin (3RACHA), Han (3RACHA), released under JYP Entertainment / Republic Records.

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