BTS to collaborate with McDonald’s for special meal set
- The deal hits Hong Kong on June 3 and will include special Sweet Chili and Cajun dipping sauces, inspired by the chain’s restaurants in South Korea
- In the US, the fast food giant has worked with Travis Scott and J Balvin, while Cantopop singer Keung To paired with them in HK
The BTS Meal will hit Hong Kong on June 3. Photo: TNSMcDonald’s and BTS, two of the most well-known names worldwide, are pairing up for a special menu collaboration.
On Monday, the fast food chain announced it would launch The BTS Meal starting May 26 in the US and 11 other countries. The deal will head to around 50 other locations in May and June (Hong Kong will get the meal on June 3).
The meal includes a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, medium fries, a medium Coke, and Sweet Chili and Cajun dipping sauces, inspired by recipes from McDonald’s restaurants in South Korea.
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“The band has great memories with McDonald’s,” said BTS’ record label, Big Hit Music. “We’re excited about this collaboration and can’t wait to share The BTS Meal with the world.”
In the US, the restaurant has featured limited-edition celebrity meals with musicians Travis Scott and J Balvin, while McDonald’s Hong Kong recently collaborated with Cantopop singer Keung To.
“We’re excited to bring customers even closer to their beloved band in a way only McDonald’s can - through our delicious food - when we introduce the BTS signature order on our menu,” said Morgan Flatley, chief marketing officer for McDonald’s USA, in a statement.