Kim Jong Il showed deep concern for the performance of the troupe during its visits to the DPRK in the past, she said, adding that he appreciated the performance although he was busy providing field guidance.

He said that mixed group dance "In memory of defenders of motherland", song and dance "small river" and other pieces are good pieces reflecting patriotism, she recalled, stressing that his every teaching instills fresh creative zeal into them.

It was the greatest honor and happiness for the troupe to have been received by Kim Jong Il and performed before him, she said.

Noting that revolutionary opera "The Sea of Blood", orchestra and chorus "Snow Falls" and other masterpieces were created under his leadership, she said that her visit to the Pyongyang Kim Won Gyun Conservatory and other places helped her keenly realize what deep attention Kim Jong Il pays to the development of art.

The members of the troupe prepared the undying revolutionary hymn "Song of General Kim Jong Il" and Korean song "General of Korea" with particular efforts this time and loudly sing the songs each time they perform, she added.

Whenever I hear news of Kim Jong Il's field guidance, I feel ardent longing to see him, she stressed.