A banner reading, “My son, who just completed his military service, is on board,” is seen on the back of a car in this photo posted on Bobaedream. (Bobaedream)
A banner reading, “My son, who just completed his military service, is on board,” is seen on the back of a car in this photo posted on Bobaedream. (Bobaedream)

A "Baby on board" sticker is a common sight on cars. One Korean dad, however, had a different banner for a slightly older baby: "My son, who just completed his military service, is on board."

After placing the banner on his car, the father posted on online forum Bobaedream to thank fellow drivers for their warm responses during the family's journey.

The story quickly went viral.

In a "Thank you, everyone" post shared Wednesday, the father explained he placed the banner on his car to celebrate his son's completion of his 18-month compulsory military service.

According to the post, the family drove from Inje, Gangwon Province, to Cheongyang, South Chungcheong Province — a journey of well over 200 kilometers. Along the way, people reportedly rolled down their windows to offer a thumbs-up, made finger hearts and honked their horns in congratulations.

"We really do appreciate all the very warm congratulations," he wrote.

He also acknowledged that some might view the gesture as excessive.

"If our car caused any inconvenience during the journey, we apologize for that," he added.

Online commenters responded enthusiastically, describing the gesture as "creative and adorable."

"It will become a fond memory for the son when he looks back on it later," one commenter wrote.


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