Following their spotlight on Kim Hyun Joong, MBC's 'K-Pop Star Captivating the World' will be featuring a segment on CNBLUE's rise to fame.

CNBLUE is largely considered one of the main figureheads of the Hallyu wave for their part in shifting the focus from idol groups to band music. They were recognized for their talents as an indie band in Japan before they officially debuted in Korea, and have since landed each of their albums at the top of the Oricon chart.

Before their debut in Korea, the boys held over 100 underground performances on the streets of Japan and slowly built up their fan base. Their journey to immense popularity will be revealed in depth on the program.

Another point of interest for fans will be a realistic view of the obstacles CNBLUE had to face in Japan, including an encounter with the police. Unlike Korea, performing on the streets in Japan requires special notification to the local police station, which the CNBLUE members were unaware of at first.

Regarding the experience, the members stated, "The Japanese policemen were really nice. They even bought us cola."

Check out 'K-Pop Star Captivating the World' and its special feature on CNBLUE on April 21st.

Source + Photos: TV Daily via Nate