The opera is known for being North Korea's longest-running production, having been staged over 1,500 times, and is presented three to four times a week at Pyongyang's main theater. It is also sometimes performed abroad. The North Korean Opera Troupe, which was established in 1946, was renamed "Sea of Blood Opera Troupe" shortly after the opera's release in 1971.
The opera is famous for being North Korea's longest-running production, having been performed more than 1,500 times and staged three to four times weekly at Pyongyang's main theater. It is also occasionally presented abroad. The North Korean Opera Troupe, established in 1946, was renamed "Sea of Blood Opera Troupe" shortly after the opera's release in 1971.