The creation of the ode to the sun on the birthday of leader Kim Jong Il in Juche 86 (1997) was a clear expression of all people's admiration for Kim Jong Il who performed immortal great exploits for the country and the nation, the times and history. It was a great auspicious event of Kim Il Sung's nation and Kim Jong Il's Korea.

The song praising the peerless Songun brilliant commander, unmatched patriot and great sage of the revolution has been widely disseminated in more than 150 countries.

Many art troupes and artistes of different countries visited the DPRK on the significant occasions, including the birth anniversaries of President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il, and made impressive presentation of this song in solo, chorus and other artistic forms.