In my opinion, they are a bit of both. Some past life regression love stories might be based on real past - life experiences that are recalled during regression therapy. However, it's also possible that some are just fictional stories created by people's vivid imaginations or the desire for a more romantic or extraordinary love story.
The mystery makes them fascinating. We are always curious about things we don't fully understand. The idea that there could be a love that transcends our current life and has roots in a past existence is very alluring.
One interesting story is about a patient who had a fear of water. Through past life regression, it was revealed that in a past life, she had drowned. This discovery helped her understand the root of her phobia and gradually start to overcome it.
In Korean novels, past life regression often involves a strong sense of fate. Characters are usually drawn back to certain people or situations from their past lives. For example, in some novels, the protagonists might meet someone who was an important figure in their past life and immediately feel a strong connection.
One popular past life regression novel is 'The Reincarnationist' which combines elements of mystery and past - life exploration. It follows the story of a person who has the ability to remember past lives and gets involved in various adventures related to those memories.
It's a bit of both. Some people believe it's real and that we are truly accessing past lives. But our minds are very powerful, and it could also be our imagination creating stories based on things we've seen or heard. For example, if you've watched a lot of historical movies, your past life regression might be influenced by those images.
One common theme is self - discovery. Characters often find out new things about themselves when they remember their past lives. For example, they might discover hidden talents or past traumas that shape their current actions.
One popular manga related to past life regression is 'Red River'. It tells the story of a modern - day girl who is transported back in time and gets involved in an ancient civilization. For light novels, 'My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!' has elements where the protagonist remembers her past life and tries to change her fate in this new life.
Another one could be 'Who Made Me a Princess'. The story has some aspects related to past life regression as the main character seems to have memories from a previous existence which greatly affects the plot in the present life. It's a popular manhwa (Korean comic, which often gets novelized as well) with a complex story line that includes themes of royalty, magic, and past - life connections.
Past life regression can introduce unique relationships. In manga, two characters might have a connection from their past lives that they are unaware of at first. This can create a slow - burn discovery process that hooks the readers. In light novels, it can provide a different perspective on character growth. Instead of just growing within the current life's experiences, the character is also influenced by their past life self. For instance, a character who was a coward in their past life might strive to be brave in the current life, and this struggle for change is what adds depth to the story.