A Single SNS Photo Draws Hundreds of Supportive Comments
Car Owner Steps Forward: "We Will Raise Her Beautifully"
Heartwarming Thanks for Considerate Driving
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 single photo. The photo showed a car driving on a road near Yangpyeong with a handwritten note reading "Newborn Home, Please" attached to the trunk lid. 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 such as "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" were posted. Some people also shared their own experiences, recalling the time they brought their newborn home for the first time. As the story continued to gain 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 expected the pumpkin carriage carrying our little princess to receive so much attention," and added, "Although this is our second child, we once again made the careful journey from Hanam to Yangpyeong, sweating nervously with my wife and baby."
He continued, "We drove slowly in the second lane, 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 this responded with comments such as "It's even warmer to see the owner appear," "Congratulations on your baby girl," and "I'm glad the little princess arrived safely," once again offering their congratulations.
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 are no obstetrics and gynecology clinics in Yangpyeong that can handle childbirth, so after my wife gave birth and completed postpartum care in Hanam, we brought our baby home on January 11." He continued, "Since traveling with a newborn can be risky, we had to secure her head and drive as slowly as possible. The trip takes about 40 to 50 minutes, but even the sound of the emergency lights seemed like it would be too loud for the baby, so I decided to communicate with a handwritten message instead." He also said, "Many people greeted us with their hazard lights while we were driving, and many others congratulated us on SNS. My wife, who is recovering after giving birth to our second child, and I read each comment together."
He added, "My wife, whose tears have increased due to hormonal changes after childbirth, was moved to tears several times. We are truly grateful, and we want to raise our children beautifully and happily, just as everyone has wished us." Finally, he said with a smile, "As the coachman carrying a princess in a pumpkin carriage, I am the happiest person in the world."
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