"Newborn Home, Please": A Single Photo on the Road Sparks a Wave of Congratulations

A Single Photo on SNS Draws Hundreds of Supportive Comments
Car Owner Appears, Saying "We Will Raise Her Beautifully"
Heartwarming Thanks for Considerate Driving Add to the Story

A small message on a vehicle driving down the road delivered a heartwarming moment that connected online and offline communities. On January 12, a post was shared on a social networking service (SNS) with the hashtag "scenery," featuring a short message saying, "Wow, congratulations," along with a photo. The photo showed a vehicle driving on a road near Yangpyeong, with a handwritten note attached to the trunk lid reading, "Newborn Home, Please." The image, which suggested the moment when a mother who had completed postpartum care and her newborn were returning home for the first time, quickly spread, drawing congratulations and support from netizens.

A vehicle with a handwritten note saying "Newborn Home, Please" attached to the trunk lid was seen driving on a road near Yangpyeong. Photo by Yonhap News TV

Comments included, "It's a ceremonial vehicle, so we should be considerate," "You can feel both the tension and excitement inside the car," and "To receive so many blessings right after being born." Some people also shared their own experiences, recalling the time they brought their newborn home for the first time. As the story gained attention, the actual owner of the car left a comment about a day after the post was uploaded, explaining the situation. He said, "I never imagined our princess's pumpkin carriage would receive so much attention," and added, "Although it's our second child, once again, my wife, the baby, and I made the careful journey from Hanam to Yangpyeong, sweating nervously."

He continued, "We drove slowly in the two-lane road, but thanks to the consideration of other drivers, we arrived home safely," expressing his gratitude by saying, "We will raise her beautifully and happily, just as you have encouraged us." The car owner later shared additional photos: one of the vehicle with the "Newborn Home, Please" sign arriving at their home parking lot, and another of his daughter sleeping at home. Netizens who saw these updates left further congratulatory messages, saying, "It's even warmer now that the owner has appeared," "Congratulations on your baby girl," and "So glad the baby princess arrived safely."

This photo, which suggests the moment when a mother who has completed postpartum care and her newborn return home for the first time, quickly spread, followed by congratulations and support from netizens. Photo by Yonhap News TV

The person at the center of this story shared more details in an interview with Yonhap News TV. He explained, "There is no obstetrics clinic in Yangpyeong where you can give birth, so after my wife gave birth and completed postpartum care in Hanam, we brought our child home on January 11." He continued, "Even during a car ride, a newborn can be at risk, so we had to secure her head and drive as slowly as possible. The journey took about 40 to 50 minutes, and even the sound of the hazard lights seemed like it could be noise for the baby, so I decided to convey our message with a handwritten note." He added, "Many people greeted us with their hazard lights while we were driving, and many others congratulated our child on SNS. My wife, who is recovering after giving birth to our second child, and I read each comment together."

He also shared, "My wife, whose tears have become more frequent due to hormonal changes after childbirth, got teary-eyed several times," and added, "We were truly grateful, and we want to raise our children beautifully and happily, just as everyone has wished." Finally, he said with a smile, "Driving the pumpkin carriage with our princess inside, I am the happiest coachman in the world."