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Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
McDonald's to ‘Butter' Up ARMY With Adorable New BTS Happy Meal Toys
BTS fans have permission to dance all the way to their nearest McDonald's, which has unveiled a new set of adorable Happy Meal toys inspired by the seven-piece boy band. As announced Tuesday (Aug. 19), the fast-food chain will start rolling out new TinyTAN Happy Meals — which will each come with miniature toys modeled after RM, V, Jung Kook, Jin, Suga, Jimin and J-Hope — in just a few weeks. Each of the iconic red boxes will contain two of the figurines, meaning ARMY could theoretically assemble the whole band with as few as four McDonald's orders. More from Billboard BTS Members Reunite for the First Time Since Military Discharges, Reveal 2026 Comeback Plans 'BTS Movie Weeks' To Screen Four of K-Pop Group's Concert Films in 4K Across the Globe j-hope & Jin's Global Tours Help HYBE Quarterly Revenue Rise 10% 'You asked and we delivered,' the company wrote in a release. 'This September, McDonald's is teaming up with TinyTAN to launch the TinyTAN Happy Meal. On September 3, this group of lovable characters inspired by the seven members of BTS are heading to the Golden Arches with magical moments like never before!' The K-pop stars are just the latest inspirations for McDonald's toys, which have been a quintessential part of its kids' meals for decades. Recently, the chain has paired its Happy Meals with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle x Hello Kitty, Minecraft and Crocs trinkets. The timing of its BTS-themed meals, however, couldn't be better. After spending more than two years apart to work on solo music and complete South Korean military requirements, the septet has finally reunited and plans to come back with a new album and tour next year. 'All seven of us will begin working closely together on new music,' the bandmates said in a joint statement in July. 'Since it will be a group album, it will reflect each member's thoughts and ideas. We're approaching the album with the same mindset we had when we first started.' In the meantime, ARMY can catch up with the Bangtan Boys at McDonald's locations all over the world. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
McDonald's teases new BTS Happy Meal with TinyTAN toys. How to get it.
Calling all BTS fans: McDonald's is releasing a new Happy Meal with the band's TinyTAN characters. The fast-food chain announced Aug. 19 that the TinyTAN Happy Meal is coming to restaurants in September. According to a news release, the meals will come with two options of TinyTAN toys, a line of characters inspired by each member of the K-pop boy band. The TinyTAN Happy Meal will be available in nearly 70 countries, including the United States, according to a post on X by McDonald's. The announcement comes four years after McDonald's first collaborated with the singers for a special BTS Meal in 2021. What comes in the BTS TinyTAN Happy Meal? The TinyTAN Happy Meal comes with two different sets of toys, according to McDonald's. One set, the Throwback Edition, features each TinyTAN character wearing the promo outfits used for the 2021 BTS Meal. The other, the Encore Edition, will have each character in outfits that nod to the latest collaboration, McDonald's said. Customers who buy one of the meals can also scan a code on the box, directing them to the TinyTAN Power Up game. In addition to the meal, McDonald's is hosting a meetup in Los Angeles on Sept. 27-28 at the nya West event venue, where fans will have "an immersive, multisensory experience, filled with music and Happy Meal magic." Release date for BTS TinyTAN Happy Meal The TinyTAN Happy Meal will be available at participating locations beginning Sept. 3. The Encore Edition of the meal will be available starting Sept. 23, McDonald's said. The meals' "launch dates may differ per market," Guillaume Huin, McDonald's senior marketing director, wrote in an X post on Aug. 19. How to get the BTS TinyTAN Happy Meal The Happy Meal can be purchased in person or on the McDonald's app at available restaurants. The meal is only available for a limited time, McDonald's said.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
McDonald's Teases New Happy Meal
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. McDonald's is launching a new Happy Meal collaboration with the K-pop group BTS. The restaurant chain posted an image of a Happy Meal box and seven tiny figurines on social media on Monday that appeared to show the TinyTAN animated characters based on the famous seven-member boy band. In a press release which followed on Tuesday, McDonald's said: "You asked and we delivered. This September, McDonald's is teaming up with TinyTAN to launch the TinyTAN Happy Meal®. On September 3, this group of lovable characters inspired by the seven members of BTS are heading to the Golden Arches with magical moments like never before!" Why It Matters Celebrity tie-ins have driven major spikes in McDonald's sales and cultural visibility in recent years. McDonald's and BTS previously partnered in 2021 on the globally released BTS Meal, which combined a 10-piece McNuggets order with two special sauces and co-branded merchandise. At the time, Morgan Flatley, then-chief marketing and digital customer experience officer at McDonald's USA, praised the "passion and anticipation from our fans worldwide" around the project. What To Know McDonald's posted an aerial image on Instagram of a Happy Meal box with seven miniature figures. The caption read, "i feel like i personally manifested this, wbu??" In response to one user who posted, "BTS?" the McDonald's account said, "something a little tinier to ur happy meal." McDonald's then confirmed the new meal a day later, saying, "For the first time ever, you'll be treated to double the fun with two different sets of toys in your TinyTAN Happy Meal: The Throwback Edition featuring each character rocking the 2021 BTS Meal promo outfits and the Encore Edition featuring each character sporting outfits that nod to the second legendary collab with McDonald's, available Sept. 23." TheStreet reported the TinyTAN Happy Meal would include a choice of hamburger or Chicken McNuggets, fries or apple slices, a drink and one of seven collectible TinyTAN toys, naming each BTS member represented. (L-R) V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope of BTS attend the Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 3, 2022. (L-R) V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope of BTS attend the Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 3, 2022. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Who Is BTS? BTS is a South Korean boy band formed in 2013. The seven members are RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. They gained global fame with hits like "Dynamite," "Boy With Luv," and "Butter." BTS has broken records with over 40 million album sales in South Korea, billions of streams worldwide, and multiple Billboard Hot 100 number ones. They were the first K-pop group to be nominated for a Grammy Award and have a massive global fan base, ARMY. The Context BTS is one of the most popular musical acts in the world. Summer 2025 has seen Korean pop reach a greater audience through Netflix's hugely successful K-pop Demon Hunters film, which has broken animation records for the streaming service and hit the top spot of Billboard 100. McDonald's Japan recently paused a high-demand Pokémon card Happy Meal campaign due to crowds and food wastage, highlighting the popularity of such tie-ins. The prospect of another BTS-linked promotion arrives as McDonald's in the U.S. pursued operational upgrades intended to shorten wait times and support surges in demand, including a "Ready on Arrival" system the company said could cut pickup waits by more than half. What Happens Next Fans can look forward to the meal's release on September 3, but that's not all. McDonald's has also announced a Magic Meetup in Los Angeles, where you can step into the rhythm of TinyTAN with an immersive, multisensory experience, filled with music and Happy Meal magic. It takes place at nya West, from September 27 to 28. Fans can also visit the Happy Meal website to play a TinyTAN Power Up game and sing along to their favorite tunes.
