This seems to be the trend today, almost all the modern era kdramas I watch seem to have this backstory to joseon or before. Previous lives, brief memory, or dreams.
A Good Day to Be a Dog has it.
My Demon has it.
The Story of Park's Marriage Contract has it.
Destined with You has it.
Moon in the Day, for sure.
Did all the writers meet at a bar and decide on this? hmmmmmm :)