McDonald’s is jumping from one K-pop franchise to another.
The fast-food giant recently announced its next Happy Meal will feature BT21 characters, which were created by the Grammy-nominated South Korean group BTS.
This collaboration comes after McDonald’s dropped its “KPop Demon Hunters” Happy Meal earlier this year. That meal was based on the hit 2025 Netflix film pitting K-pop group Huntr/X against the Saja Boys. The film is getting a sequel, Netflix confirmed in March 2026.
So what toys are included with the new BT21 Happy Meal? And when will they be available? Here’s what to know.
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What toys are included with the BT21 Happy Meal at McDonald’s?
The Happy Meals will include one of 10 toys, eight of which are the BT21 characters, according to fast-food influencer Snackolator. Another is the group on a ship, and the last is a poster and sticker set. The BT21 characters included are:
Also, a QR code on the box lets you create different tracks with your favorite characters and bring their performance to life.
What is BT21 and how is BTS connected?
The BT21 Universe is a collaboration between online commerce platform Line Friends and BTS. BT21 launched in 2017 and features animated videos, games and more.
Each of the eight BT21 characters were created by members of BTS.
Who is the K-pop group BTS?
BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene” according to its website, debuted in 2013. Members include RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook.
The group has performed sold-out shows worldwide, and was named Time’s Entertainer of the Year 2020. BTS also has been nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 63rd Grammy Awards and has been recognized with Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards.
BT21 Happy Meal arrives at participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide on July 14
When does the BT21 Happy Meal arrive at McDonald’s?
The new Happy Meal will arrive at participating McDonald’s restaurants on July 14.
What’s in a Happy Meal?
Happy Meals come with a choice of a hamburger, cheeseburger or 4-piece or 6-piece McNuggets. The meals also include fries, apple slices and a kid’s drink like milk, water or apple juice.
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How much is a McDonald’s Happy Meal?
The price of a Happy Meal can vary from $4 to $8 depending on your location, according to sites like Hack the Menu and Mcds-Menu.
Can you buy Happy Meal toys separately?
According to McDonald’s website, yes. Subject to availability, you can purchase a Happy Meal toy without the Happy Meal.
How many McDonald’s locations are in Ohio?
There are 617 McDonald’s restaurants in Ohio, according to the web scraping tool ScrapeHero. Only California, Texas, Florida and Illinois have more locations than Ohio.
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