The upcoming Despicable Me 4 movie, set to release on July 3, 2024, features a collaboration with the K-pop group BTS.
The movie introduces a new character named Poppy Prescott, a BTS fan, and includes a cameo appearance by BTS members as Minions dancing to their song Permission to Dance.
A limited-edition Funko Pop! set featuring all seven BTS members transformed into Minions wearing outfits inspired by their Permission to Dance music video is available for pre-order, priced at $99.
Exclusive pop-ups in Los Angeles, Seoul, and Tokyo offer set recreations, including Poppy's room and kitchen, interactive activations, photo opportunities, and exclusive BTS x Minions merchandise like hoodies, t-shirts, sweats, tote bags. BTS Minions figures are priced around $30-$100.
The BTS x Minions merchandise collection is also available at Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters stores, and online.
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq
Sources: NBC, RollingStone, WEHO TIMES, ExBulletin, Just Jared, ComingSoon, We Got This Covered, Billboard, Music Mundial, TimeOut, Variety, License Global.