K-pop sensation BTS’ dedicated fan base, Army, knows this routine all too well: arriving at the sales booth hours before the stadium gates open and waiting in line all day, in all weathers, just in the hopes of snagging a street or member-specific jersey for the group’s Arirang world tour. Am I speaking from experience? Well, yes. Will I do it again and again? Uh.
If you missed your dream tour, another collecting opportunity is coming, and it doesn’t involve a sales booth: McDonald’s is offering a limited-time line of BT21 characters at Happy Meals.
Starting July 14, at participating McDonald’s restaurants, you can find and collect 10 unique space-themed BT21 toys. There is a toy for each of the seven members of the group, as well as three others: Van (a character representing the Army), a toy with all the characters of a spaceship and a poster with stickers. The characters are designed with a clip ring to attach to bags or clothing.
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McDonald’s and BTS have history
This is the third collaboration between BTS and the fast food chain.
In September 2025, McDonald’s launched TinyTAN Happy Meals which included mini-figures of the BTS members in cartoon form. And in May 2021, he unveiled a BTS meal accompanied by South Korean-inspired dips, sweet chili and Cajun.
A big year for BTS
BTS’ Arirang World Tour covers North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and beyond. The group too in partnership with Oreo to launch a limited-edition cookie with a brown sugar pancake topping inspired by a popular Korean street food.
The K-pop group is also scheduled to perform at halftime show of the FIFA World Cup final on July 19 in New Jersey, alongside Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber.
