Hong’s focus is on developing Eyeline’s Korean studio into a hub of creativity and innovation. His efforts include attracting top-tier talent and fostering strategic partnerships, notably with the Netflix Korea team, aimed at cultivating the next generation of VFX professionals in the region. He initially joined Scanline’s Vancouver office as a senior compositor over a decade ago, and in 2019, played a pivotal role in the expansion of Scanline’s Seoul branch, collaborating closely with local authorities to secure grant agreements crucial to the studio’s establishment in Seoul.