Chloe Kim’s dad made a handmade sign to cheer on his daughter, and the internet can’t handle it
Unless you live under a rock, chances are you’ve noticed that the entire internet is talking about Chloe Kim, the 17-year-old snowboarder who won a gold medal — and America’s hearts —after she competed in the snowboard halfpipe competition on Tuesday. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she also comes from an adorably supportive family.
Everybody’s favorite Olympian this year is obviously Chloe Kim’s dad, and he’s not even technically in the Olympics. Still, he basically became an internet sensation overnight.
During Kim’s event, cameras panned to her dad, Jong Jin Kim, who was in the crowd holding up the sweetest sign reading, “Go Chloe!” in pink and purple marker. He’d even drawn a heart on the poster, guys. How cute is that?!
In that moment, everyone fell in love with him…and so many viewers couldn’t resist turning to Twitter to share all of their warm and fuzzy feelings. And trust us, there are a LOT of those feelings going around.
Most people just couldn’t help but cry about it.
Honestly, try to look at that proud man watching his daughter kick serious butt at the FREAKING OLYMPICS. Who wouldn’t cry while witnessing this man’s love for his kid?
You wanna make me cry? Show me this picture of Chloe Kim's dad right before she hits the half-pipe. Yea, that'll do it. pic.twitter.com/IilYKUz8xr
— Rebecca (@BeckksSG) February 13, 2018
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ugh. don’t mind me. just sloppy crying about Chloe Kim’s dad and his hand-drawn sign. #gochloe #dads
— Rocío Carlos (@ninabruja7) February 13, 2018
I break out the smile tears every time I see Chloe Kim's dad on screen. Is there anything cuter than people enthusiastically, wholeheartedly supporting someone they love? pic.twitter.com/bd2krAhB3I
— Jenny (@jennyyaeyo) February 13, 2018
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And others just could not get over the fact that her dad actually laminated the sign.
TBH, that’s such a typical dad thing to do, and it makes the whole thing that much cuter.
Ultimate dad move by Chloe Kim's father to laminate his sign pic.twitter.com/EFYfiWvvwj
— Out of Bounds (@SI_outofbounds) February 13, 2018
Chloe Kim’s dad & his handwritten (but laminated!) GO CHLOE sign are the top 2 reasons I love the #Olympics. 😭❤️🇺🇸 @NBCOlympics #teamUSA pic.twitter.com/Syp7YidKQe
— Megan McGrath (@meg_mcgrath) February 13, 2018
This person had to learn a harsh truth after comparing Kim’s dad to her own parents.
Harsh, but hilarious.
asked my parents if they still love me even though I can't snowboard like Chloe Kim
dad: "sometimes love & disappointment go hand in hand" pic.twitter.com/6IHYLA6EJL
— mallory (@mmmalclesty) February 13, 2018
And most of all? Everyone just adored him to the absolute fullest.
How could you not love him, though?
I mean seriously how great is Chloe Kim’s dad’s sign. He may be my favorite person pic.twitter.com/q5zQ7m2HAL
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) February 13, 2018
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The sight of Chloe Kim’s Dad holding a homemade “Go Chloe!” sign is just too much for me to handle. pic.twitter.com/iqdGK4PXMY
— Rachel Brooker (@rachiesue13) February 13, 2018
Obviously, any parent who has somehow managed to raise an Olympian who’s taking home medals for Team USA is going to be super proud of their kid, but Kim’s dad takes the cake. Never change, Jong Jin Kim. Never change.