Introduction to the TinyTAN Happy Meal
BTS fans, assemble! McDonald’s latest collab is with the beloved K-pop group: the TinyTAN Happy Meal. The fast-food giant is teaming up with the South Korean boy band for its new Happy Meal special, which will include two sets of special TinyTAN toys inspired by each of the group’s seven members: Jungkook, V, Jimin, Suga, Jin, RM and J-Hope.
Availability and Editions
The TinyTAN Happy Meal will be available to order starting Sept. 3, while the Encore Edition of the meal will arrive a few weeks later, on Sept. 23. These are the two sets of toys in the TinyTAN Happy Meal:
- The Throwback Edition features each character in 2021 BTS Meal promo outfits.
- The Encore Edition features each character in outfits that nod to the latest collab.
Immersive Experience
McDonald’s also announced that there will be a Magic Meetup in Los Angeles where members of the BTS Army “can step into the rhythm of TinyTAN with an immersive, multisensory experience, filled with music and Happy Meal magic” on Sept. 27 and 28 at the nya Westevent space.
Partnership Announcement
Prior to the announcement, the fast-food chain teased a partnership with BTS by sharing a glimpse of the TinyTan characters next to a classic Happy Meal container on Instagram. “I feel like i personally manifested this, wbu??” the caption read. The day the partnership was confirmed, McDonald’s revealed some of the outfits the TinyTAN cartoon characters will be wearing on Instagram and included a list of the 66 countries where the TinyTAN Happy Meals will be sold.
Launch Details
McDonald’s Senior Marketing Director, Guillaume Huin, confirmed on X that the launch dates for the TinyTAN Happy Meal in other markets may differ. He also gave fans a sneak peek of the purple packaging of the TinyTAN Happy Meal toys in another post. I can’t with the packaging of the Tiny Tan Happy Meal toys. Too cute. — Guillaume Huin (@HuinGuillaume) August 19, 2025
Previous Collaborations
McDonald’s previously partnered with the popular group in 2021 for the BTS Meal: 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, Sweet Chili and Cajun dipping sauces, inspired by McDonald’s South Korea, medium fries and a medium drink. The limited-time promotion was available in nearly 50 markets around the world. The collaboration included custom merchandise, too. At the time, the chain also released a commercial featuring the group’s song “Butter.” Four years later, a reunion, just like the one the members recently had, is overdue.
Other Recent Collaborations
The TinyTAN Happy Meal is the third meal McDonald’s has unveiled this month. On Aug. 5, the chain announced the McDonaldland Meal, an “adult Happy Meal” that celebrates the realm from which characters like Ronald McDonald, Grimace and the Hamburglar originate, which includes the new Mt. McDonaldland Shake. A couple days later, the company shared that another collaboration called the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Hello Kitty and Friends Happy Meal was on the way. The partnership, described by the chain as the “fandom fusion of epic proportions,” features 12 different figurines and character cards.
Conclusion
The TinyTAN Happy Meal is an exciting collaboration between McDonald’s and BTS, offering fans a unique experience with special toys and immersive events. With its availability in 66 countries and various editions, this meal is sure to delight fans of the K-pop group and fast food enthusiasts alike.
FAQs
Q: When will the TinyTAN Happy Meal be available?
A: The TinyTAN Happy Meal will be available to order starting Sept. 3, while the Encore Edition will arrive on Sept. 23.
Q: What are the two sets of toys in the TinyTAN Happy Meal?
A: The two sets of toys are the Throwback Edition and the Encore Edition, featuring each character in different outfits.
Q: Where will the Magic Meetup take place?
A: The Magic Meetup will take place in Los Angeles on Sept. 27 and 28 at the nya Westevent space.
Q: How many countries will the TinyTAN Happy Meals be sold in?
A: The TinyTAN Happy Meals will be sold in 66 countries.
Q: What is the McDonaldland Meal?
A: The McDonaldland Meal is an “adult Happy Meal” that celebrates the realm from which characters like Ronald McDonald, Grimace and the Hamburglar originate, which includes the new Mt. McDonaldland Shake.
