90 Day Fiance couple Deavan Clegg and Jihoon just got engaged on 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way, but what's the current status of their relationship? Are they still together?
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90 Day Fiance: The Other Way follows American citizens moving across the globe and living in foreign countries for the sake of love and their future spouses.
Just like the premise of 90 Day Fiance, the unmarried couples have 90 days to wed or else the Americans must return home to the states.
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Deavan, a 22-year-old from Salt Lake City, UT, met Jihoon, a 29-year-old mobile phone dealer from South Korea, on a dating app and she appeared to be a Korean guy's "fantasy." The self-described western girl posted sexy, dark and edgy modeling photos.
The pair used translating apps to have conversations and apparently began talking to each other every day for three months. They fell in love, and so Jihoon made plans to travel to America and meet her in person.
Deavan -- a single mom to a "rambunctious" three-year-old girl named Drascilla, who was born in August 2015, according to Starcasm -- then slept with Jihoon during his first visit to America and got pregnant.
The couple found out she was expecting via six positive pregnancy tests on the day he was leaving to return to South Korea in 2018.
After Jihoon returned to South Korea, he told Deavan they should get married.
Deavan then visited Jihoon in South Korea for about a week in November 2018 to meet his parents, Hong Ju and Jung, and try to gain a better understanding of Korean culture.
However, Jihoon's parents apparently weren't happy when they found out she was pregnant, as Deavan has tattoos and never graduated from college. She was also a single mom from another country.
"I don't know if his parents were avoiding me, but we never had time to sit down and discuss anything, so I never got their blessing. I just left Korea feeling like I'm not good enough for their son in their eyes," Deavan explained.
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In her 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way introduction, Deavan explained she was seven months pregnant with Jihoon's baby and planned to move to South Korea with Drascilla once the new baby was seven weeks old so they could all be together.
Jihoon, however, hadn't formally proposed yet because they needed to prove to his parents they were truly in love. If Jihoon's parents determined Deavan wasn't good enough for their son and they didn't like her, Deavan said she wouldn't be able to marry Jihoon.
Later on in the season, Jihoon returned to America with his parents for a one-week stay in order to get to know Deavan better while they all stayed together in a rental house she had found for them in Las Vegas.
Deavan hoped the meeting would result in Jihoon's parents giving their blessing to the marriage. She wanted to show them a good time in the United States, but she was extremely nervous about the visit.
Deavan said everything was riding on this visit because she refused to move to South Korea without a commitment.
"In Korean culture, having a baby out of wedlock can bring dishonor to Korean culture. And if we're not able to get married, I can't obtain a spousal visa. Therefore, I couldn't live in Korea," Deavan explained to the cameras.
Deavan admitted things didn't go well when she had first met Jihoon's parents in Korea, but she was hoping this time would be different and she could make a better impression.
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Deavan also worried Drascilla's first impression was going to be bad because she's got "a bit of a wild side." Deavan hoped Drascilla would behave and be a good girl.
When Jihoon's parents arrived, there were some bumps in the road. Deavan had an emotional breakdown at the airport because she was tired and stressed out, and then a breakfast she had made for them later on did not satisfy them.
Jihoon's parents also didn't like how Jihoon and Deavan had to communicate through a language-translation app rather than talking face to face.
But Deavan made Jihoon seem like her priority, and Jihoon's parents slowly warmed up to Deavan. (Jihoon's parents also had an awesome time in Las Vegas).
Jihoon eventually gathered up the courage to ask his parents if they approved of his relationship and marriage despite the surprise pregnancy.
Deavan insisted she loved Jihoon very much, and then his parents said they would be glad to welcome her into their family.
"We had a good time with you," Jihoon's father said. "Don't worry, we like Drascilla."
Deavan was thrilled to receive the blessing, and she finally felt comfortable and good around his family. They all laughed together and seemed happy. Jihoon's father even gave Deavan a hug, and his mother told her, "I love you."
Deavan was finally able to prepare for her move to South Korea and move forward with her life.
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Before Jihoon left the United States, he and Deavan were able to enjoy one last romantic lunch in Las Vegas, and Jihoon asked the waitress to put an engagement ring in a glass of Ginger ale while Deavan was in the bathroom.
The marriage proposal didn't go as planned considering Deavan couldn't get the ring out of her glass and then Jihoon spilled other drinks on the table while trying to chug her Ginger ale.
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"Yes!" Deavan replied. "Thank you, baby!"
"You will be happy," Jihoon said as he knocked a glass off the table.
The couple was so happy together, and Deavan pointed out Jihoon "did a good job with the ring."
Deavan gushed about how the marriage proposal was perfect and she couldn't wait to have her dream wedding.
Jihoon planned to return to America in two months, but Deavan hoped the baby wouldn't be born sooner than that so she could have her fiance by her side.
Jihoon felt "tremendous remorse" for leaving his pregnant fiancee behind, but there was nothing he could do about it.
Deavan then said goodbye to Jihoon and his parents, and she was totally overwhelmed by the reality setting in. Deavan and Jihoon expressed how they'd miss each other terribly and loved each other.
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But after Deavan's baby arrived in two months, she had every intention of moving to South Korea.
Deavan was going to be sacrificing everything for a man she barely knew, knowing her course of action was "completely crazy," but she was willing to risk it all for love.
So did Deavan's risk for love pay off? Are she and Jihoon still together? Have they married?
It appears Deavan and Jihoon are still together and may have a wedding in the works!ADVERTISEMENT
Jihoon's visit to America with his parents reportedly took place in February 2019, and he and Deavan also appear to have participated in a maternity photo shoot at the time.
But Jihoon and his parents returned to South Korea after their visit, and Deavan anticipated welcoming her second child alone in the United States without Jihoon by her side.
Deavan reportedly had some complications with her pregnancy after they left and was placed on bed rest in early April 2019.
Deavan then gave birth to a son later in April, and she and Jihoon named their baby boy Taeyang, according to Starcasm.
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Taeyang reportedly spent some time in the NICU when he was first born, however he's apparently healthy now and home with Deavan.
Deavan appeared to stay in America for a while after giving birth, as she had posted photos of herself caring for the newborn at home.
Deavan hasn't posted any photos of the baby's face, but she did share a couple cute photos in which Drascilla was taking on her role as big sister. (The baby's face was covered up).
"Drascilla is such a big help," Deavan captioned one photo.
But Deavan suggested she's in South Korea now when she posted a photo of a Korean restaurant in early August and captioned it, "Yummy get in my belly."
But a week or so earlier, Deavan had shared on Instagram she was traveling to New York. Around the same time, she posted a photo of her engagement ring and recalled her "happy engagement day."
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On July 20, Deavan revealed she and Jihoon set up a YouTube channel for themselves called "Junnyvanny." But she noted at the time they were still long distance.
The couple also apparently had breakfast together on July 10 and took a selfie just a couple of days earlier.
Deavan and Jihoon's relationship has seemingly been going strong for a while now.
In late June, Jihoon posted a slideshow of photos of Drascilla, suggesting he has taken on a parental role.
Jihoon was seemingly slamming trolls who have criticized Drascilla's rambunctious behavior as shown on 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way.
"#daughter #cutiegirl #baby #stillbaby #tlc #90dayfiance #90dayfiancetheotherway
Is there something wrong with the child? Let's not attack the child. She's still three years old, and she's a baby," Jihoon captioned the images.
"She only lived for three years. Can you judge her life? Children should grow up to love only by listening to beautiful words. Children always grow up. I don't think a wise adult would do that. We always thank you for you guys love."
On June 22, Jihoon posted a family photo featuring Deavan, Drascilla and himself, but it's unclear when exactly the photo was taken.
Deavan seems to have received acceptance from Jihoon's parents during their trip to Las Vegas, because it appears the couple might be planning their wedding right now!
Deavan posted in late June on Instagram that Drascilla's flower girl dress was scheduled to arrive within 24 hours, according to Starcasm, suggesting the child will be participating in someone's wedding soon!
Deavan also subsequently posted a photo of a beautiful floral dress for her daughter that is presumably the flower-girl dress.
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Going all the way back to June 15, Deavan shared a photo in her Instagram Stories of herself kissing Jihoon on the cheek.
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