KPop Demon Hunters en McDonald’s: the latest scalper wave

KPop Demon Hunters has announced a collaboration with McDonald's, introducing a new breakfast and lunch menu. The menu is inspired by the two rival pop groups from the film: Huntr/x and Saja Boys. Alongside a tasty meal, the collaboration also includes unique photo cards of varying rarity. These cards, representing members of the groups, have already become hugely popular, especially among collectors and scalpers.

Details of the collaboration

The collaboration between KPop Demon Hunters and McDonald's gives customers the chance to buy meals dedicated to the two rival pop groups. Each meal includes not only food, but also photo cards featuring members of both groups. These cards replace the traditional toys that are normally included with kids' meals.

According to Guillaume Huin, senior marketing director at McDonald's, the company is aware that some restaurant locations are quickly selling through the Huntr/x meals. However, he reassured fans that many other restaurants still have the limited-time offer available.

The rise of scalping

The photo cards have now become a hot item for scalpers, who are buying them in bulk to resell online. Platforms like eBay are already showing a range of listings for both individual cards and full sets. Prices vary from around €10 for single cards to hundreds of euros for rare sets.

Card rarity plays a major role here. Certain cards are worth significantly more than others, which has intensified competition among collectors.

Chance of sold-out meals

There have already been reports that specific McDonald's locations have sold out of Huntr/x meals. This is due to the high demand, especially from collectors chasing the sought-after photo cards. Still, many other restaurants continue to have the meals available. Huin stressed that those who still want to take part in this limited-time promotion should act fast.

The McDonald's collaboration is not only a chance to grab a tasty meal, but has also created a new news and collectibles angle that appeals to KPop Demon Hunters fans. With growing interest in both the film and the merchandise, it remains unclear how long this trend will last, but it is clear that the combination of pop culture and fast food has strong appeal.