The latest TV commercial for the globally popular Hot Topic artist ”RIIZE” for McDonald's charity event ”Blue Mac Day” will begin airing on the 6th (Sun)

McDonald's Japan Co., Ltd. will be hosting "Ronald McDonald House," a lodging facility for children with illnesses and their families, at McDonald's restaurants nationwide on Sunday, October 20th.
In order to raise awareness of the charity event "Blue Mac Day" aimed at supporting the "Blue Mac" charity, a new TV program featuring the popular boy band "RIIZE," who made their Japanese debut in September this year, will be broadcast.
The Levi CM "Blue Donation Box" (30 seconds) will be aired from Sunday, October 6th. On the day of "Blue Mac Day (Mac Happy Day)", customers who purchase a Happy Meal at McDonald's nationwide will receive 10,000 yen.
McDonald's*1 will donate 50 yen per meal to Ronald McDonald House Charities Japan (hereinafter referred to as DM), a public interest incorporated foundation that operates Ronald McDonald Houses.
This is a charity activity in which we will donate to the DMHC. In the lead-up to Sunday, October 20th, McDonald's stores will be decorated in blue with balloons and POPs in the blue color, which is the theme color of the support for DMHC.
*2 To liven up Mac Happy Day, the event will feature limited edition blue takeaway bags in which customers can deliver their products, making it "Blue Mac Day."
In addition, ahead of "Blue Mac Day," a new TV commercial will be aired from Sunday, October 6th.
The film begins with a scene of a girl visiting a decorated McDonald's restaurant. She suddenly hears some music, and following it she looks into the donation box and finds "RIIZE" performing live.
When she noticed the RIIZE members waving at her, she smiled back. After making her donation, she looked back into the restaurant and saw the RIIZE members having a lively meal.
McDonald's is making "Blue Mac Day" even more exciting than ever before, and is supporting children facing illnesses and their families.
McDonald's values the most in its social contributions: seeing the smiles of all children, who represent the future.
McDonald's will continue to provide products that will enrich your mealtimes and contribute to society through such activities.
*1: McDonald's Japan Co., Ltd. or its franchisees. *2: Some stores are not included in the decoration. <Interview> Q.
What are your thoughts after finishing the commercial shoot? A. Shotaro: Thank you for the shoot. This is the commercial for Blue Mac Day, the day when McDonald's charity events are at their most exciting.
I am very happy to have been able to appear in this film. There was a scene where we were all talking around a table at a McDonald's restaurant, and we were filmed in our usual natural state.
I had a lot of fun. The scene where we performed in the world inside the donation box was particularly memorable. Won Bin: Today I filmed with a cute girl.
It was a very cute and happy shoot, and a lot of fun. Eun-seok: I went into the shoot hoping that many people would participate in the campaign. Q.
What was your impression of Blue Mac Day? A. Anton: I thought it would be good for children.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to this charity. I'm happy to be able to help someone. Songchan: This was the first time I heard about Blue Mac Day, but I was surprised to learn that "RIIZE" is
I'm happy to be able to help people by participating in the Blue Mac Day activities. Q. Since your Japanese debut in September, has there been anything that surprised or impressed you about your activities in Japan?
A. Sohee: During the tour around Japan, I was able to eat ramen and other delicious food, and visit some great places. I also went to a hot spring. I was able to have a lot of different experiences.
It was fun. Shotaro: I was able to go shopping in Osaka and appear on a show I wanted to appear on, so it was a good memory.
Songchan: We also did quizzes about the cities we were touring and learned about the local specialties and
It was also a good experience to enjoy cooking. Anton: I stayed in Japan for a month, and I got to meet a lot of BRIIZEs (nickname for RIIZE fans).
I was happy. Q. Please give a message to everyone who is watching the commercial. A. Shotaro: Everyone, Blue Mac Day is coming again this year. Blue Mac Day is a day for people who are sick.
This is the most popular day of the year for charity for Ronald McDonald House to support children with mental illness and their families. On Blue Mac Day, McDonald's
For every Happy Meal purchased, 50 yen will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House.
We hope that people will learn about this and that the circle of support will expand. Let's make Blue Mac Day even more exciting together with us at "RIIZE"!
"Blue Mac Day" (Mac Happy Day) Overview Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
Participating stores: McDonald's stores nationwide (excluding some stores) Contents: 50 for every Happy Set purchased
Donate yen to the Ronald McDonald House Foundation WEB
Website: https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/sustainability/local/aoimc/
Donations can be made here: https://donation.yahoo.co.jp/detail/5125001
Mac Happy Day "Blue Mac Day" Special Measures
The original visuals of the "RIIZE" members will be released in stores and on social media on October 9th.
Starting Wednesday, there will also be in-store broadcasts! Ahead of "Blue Mac Day" on Sunday, October 20th, RIIZE members will be releasing their own original visuals on X and TikTok.
On the day of "Blue Mac Day," McDonald's stores nationwide (excluding some stores) will display digital signage for that day only, and from Wednesday, October 9th to Sunday, October 20th,
The members of "RIIZE" will also be appearing on the broadcast. Look forward to it! ・Digital signage display locations limited to "Blue Mac Day" on Sunday, October 20th: McDonald's stores nationwide (selected stores)
・In-store broadcasting period: 9:00 to 24:00 every hour from 9:00 to 24:00 during the period from Wednesday, October 9th to Sunday, October 20th.
*Please note that the contents may change without the need for a teaser.
・Official SNS account: X: https://x.com/McDonaldsJapan
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcdonaldsjapan “The BLUE HAPPY FESTIVAL 2024” Overview
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024 Venue: Kanagawa Pia Arena MM (3-2-2 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) Performing artists: RIIZE and others
Contents: Live performances by artists, merchandise sales, booth displays by supporting companies Special website
：https://thebluehappyfestival.com Special SNS account：X：https://x.com/thebluehappyfes /
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebluehappyfes/ Organizer: The BLUE HAPPY
FESTIVAL Executive Committee Planning and Production: STARBASE Co., Ltd., TBWA HAKUHODO Co., Ltd. Special Sponsor: McDonald's Japan Co., Ltd.
*Please note that the performers may change without a teaser. *Please visit the special website for the latest information.