In Korean and other East Asian legends, it was believed that a rabbit lives on the moon, pounding rice cakes. That's why it often appears in mystical and lyrical stories related to the moon.

In the West, it's depicted as a guide to a new world, like the White Rabbit in "Alice in Wonderland," or as a clever and witty character like Bugs Bunny. Meanwhile, in the Korean story "Byeoljubujeon," it appears as a wise animal that uses its wits to escape danger, making the rabbit a beloved icon of cleverness in both the East and West.