This spring, McDonald's is giving its guests the chance to eat like the members of BTS thanks to the collaborative new BTS Meal. The menu is being introduced in the form of a tour that kicks off in the United States, travels through Australia and Mexico, all the way to Indonesia. The signature order from the pop group includes: 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, World Famous Fries, Coke and for the first time ever in the US, Sweet Chili and Cajun dipping sauces inspired by recipes from McDonald's South Korea.
Last year, McDonald's launched its celebrity signature orders program and it has already seen a great deal of success by collaborating with J Balvin and Travis Scott.
K-Pop Fast Food Meals
McDonald's is Introducing the BTS Meal in Collaboration with the Pop Group
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