information: \u2e3b Instead of \u201conce upon a time,\u201d many Korean folktales begin with \u201cback when tigers used to smoke.\u201d This whimsical phrase signals a mythical past where even tigers, symbols of strength and mystery in Korean culture, act like humans. It sets a fantastical scene, draws listeners into wonder, highlights the cultural power of tigers as protectors, and may hint at a nostalgic time when privileges like smoking were more widely enjoyed. #KoreanFolktales #MythicalStories #CulturalTradition #TigersInFolklore