Jihoon Lee from 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way has described his legal fight to see his son Taeyang as "important." The now-single father split from his son's mother Deavan Clegg after appearing on the hit reality series. The estranged exes have been exchanging unpleasant jabs at one another on social media, but Jihoon seems determined to push past the struggles because he wants to be a better father.
In December, it was reported that Jihoon is linked with a GoFundMe that was founded to help him access funds for legal costs, so he can battle Deavan in family court. Deavan moved on from her relationship with Jihoon after a disappointing stint living in South Korea with him. She was forced to contend with his criminal background and his failure to provide for her (and to provide for Taeyang and her daughter Drascilla from a previous relationship). There was also the possibility that he had been unfaithful to her. Since their breakup, Deavan Clegg has rebounded, publicly speaking out against her ex. She alleged that he abused her daughter Drascilla and that he's made no attempts to maintain a relationship with Taeyang.
Jihoon recently addressed his fans on Instagram in a touching post, complete with a photo of him and Taeyang. He wrote: "This is Jihoon. I am overwhelmed with the support I have received in getting the opportunity to be in my son's life. I have made mistakes, but am trying to improve for the future. I appreciate all that are willing to help me see my son." See his post below:
Deavan has a new man in her life named Topher Park. He is often photographed holding Taeyang, or shown in other "fatherly" poses with the little boy on Instagram. Seeing his son on the Internet, with another man acting as his guardian, has been heartbreaking for Jihoon. He's been vocal ever since about wanting to be more of a presence in Taeyang's life. As well, he's chided Deavan for fostering the relationship between Topher and Taeyang. However, some fans of 90 Day Fiancé still side with Deavan. Although Jihoon is the boy's biological father, some feel that his inability to properly provide for his family speaks volumes about his parenting ability (or lack thereof).
Jihoon's plight is resonating with some fans, who are hurting for him, although he has his critics. He's determined to show the world that he's a dedicated father. It's the only way that he'll be able to leave some imprint on Taeyang's life, at least, for now. With Deavan in a new relationship and Taeyang growing up each day (and probably retaining fewer and fewer memories of his own father), Jihoon must race against time to find a way back into his child's life. Until that happens, he continues to wage his own war in the media, looking for any opportunity to show that he hasn't given up on his only child. This father's love knows no bounds, including the inconvenience of distance. Now, it's just a matter of proving to 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way alum Deavan that he's worthy of another opportunity to get it right.
Source: Jihoon Lee/Instagram