TinyTAN x McDonald’s Korea: Everything About the BTS Happy Meal Collaboration
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TinyTAN x McDonald’s Korea: Everything About the BTS Happy Meal Collaboration

McDonald’s Korea Launches in September 2025 BTS TinyTAN Happy Meal
Credit: McDonald's Official

McDonald’s Korea Launches in September 2025 BTS TinyTAN Happy Meal, we give you everything you need to know about it, from release details and collectibles to cuteness overload.


What is TinyTAN?


TinyTAN are animated characters representing each member of BTS (RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook).

They were created under HYBE / Big Hit as a cute, stylized extension of the group.


What’s the Collaboration?


  • Product: TinyTAN Happy Meal from McDonald’s, featuring collectible figurines (toys) of the TinyTAN characters.

  • Launch Date:

    Throwback Edition Opens: Thursday, September 11th, 4:00 AM onwards

    Encore Edition Opens: Thursday, October 2nd, 4:00 AM onwards

  • Price: 4,500 won (in Korea)

  • Available Countries: 66 countries including South Korea, United States, Germany, Brazil, Australia, etc.

    66 countries including South Korea, United States, Germany, Brazil, Australia, etc.
    Credit: McDonald's Official

Editions / Styles of the Toys

Two distinct editions of figurines:

Edition

Available From

Outfit / Theme

Throwback Edition

September 11th

TinyTAN characters wearing the 2021 BTS Meal promotional outfits.

Encore Edition

October 2nd

New outfits nodding to the second or latest BTS-McDonald’s collaboration.

Credit: McDonald's Official


What’s Inside a Happy Meal

Each TinyTAN Happy Meal includes:

  • Choice between 4 chicken nuggets or a hamburger 

  • Side: fries or dessert

  • Drink option: water, juice

  • One collectible TinyTAN figurine (from the edition in that wave)


Extras & Features

  • The Happy Meal box includes a code that can be scanned to unlock a TinyTAN JAM.

  • There is an event called Magic Meetup in Los Angeles on September 27-28, 2025, offering immersive experiences


Why It Matters in Korea

  • BTS is (of course) one of Korea’s most powerful cultural brands. Collaborations like this tend to create significant buzz domestically.

  • The 2021 BTS Meal was very successful in Korea, both in terms of sales and fan engagement.


Fan Reactions & Controversy

  • Many fans are excited, looking forward to collecting all 7 figurines, enjoying the themed packaging, and the toy surprises.

  • Some fans expressed disappointment or concern over non-product issues (e.g. corporate associations) tied to McDonald’s.


Potential Impacts & Strategy

  • High chance of driving increased foot traffic in McDonald’s outlets in Korea, especially among ARMY and collectors.

  • Merchandise / toy demand could lead to resellers or secondary market interest.

  • The two-wave rollout encourages repeat purchases: fans may return in late September to complete collections.

  • Social media & digital engagement (game + packaging codes) leverage fandom virality.

Credit: McDonald's Official


Do you collect all of them? Let us know below!

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