

Climbing the charts of success since then, the seven-member group is globally recognised today for its exploration of musical genres and focus on youth issues.The septet, led by RM, includes Jungkook, J-Hope, Jimin, Jin, Suga and V.

Undoubtedly the biggest K-pop acts in history, BTS debuted in 2013. Below, 8 best K-pop boy bands we are listening to right now: BTS If you want to expand your playlist, here’s who to hit up. Part of its success is a result of ‘Hallyu’, or the Korean wave, which made everything South Korean a staple in Asian countries and eventually, the rest of the world.Īnd while the girl groups in the K-pop industry such as BLACKPINK, Red Velvet, and Girls’ Generation have reached legendary status, K-pop boy bands are just as loved by all. It is perhaps the only music genre originating in Asia which has most effectively transcended the language barrier to conquer the West.

And though the artists, popularly referred to as idols, are members of groups, their individual popularity can easily rival that of a Hollywood star. Fans are hooked to the catchy lyrics, groovy music, perfect choreography, and extremely fashionable performers who underline the genre. K-pop, the Korean musical genre that has followers in millions and includes all age groups, has been witnessing a rapid rise in fans as well as groups regardless of demographics. While they might be the most famous, the industry sees plenty of other outstanding K-pop boy bands to listen to.įor one, there is the charismatic EXO, the experimental Monsta X and the ‘Kings’ known as Super Junior among many others. This also means that while we are likely to see similar DNA from the Korando on the eXUV 300 and future Mahindra electric vehicles, it is unlikely that we will see the Korando itself in India any time soon.BTS is probably the first name that comes to mind for someone new to K-pop. Although, more recently, after being unable to turn the company's fortunes around, Mahindra & Mahindra who owned the majority stake in the South Korean auto manufacturer are now looking for buyers for their 73% stake in the company. Now the Korando has probably been in development for some time now, which would explain its resemblance to the XUV 300. The battery will power a 190bhp equivalent electric motor that will be capable of going at up to 152kmph. The battery is rated for a range of 420km on the NEDC cycle, which should translate to a conservative 250-300km depending on the conditions and driving style. The Korando e-motion will employ a sizable 61.5kWh battery built by LG Chem. This architecture will also be seen on the SsnagYong Tivoli EV which was spotted testing last year. Thanks to the underpinning architecture the Korando will boast a low-set lithium-ion battery with multiple motor configurations on offer.

Korando BEV which employs Mahindra's MESMA electric platform architecture that it shares with the eXUV300 set to launch in India soon. SsangYong has unveiled the Korando e-motion, their first electric vehicle.
