Light Yagami
In 2014, it was revealed that Cameron Mackintosh had chosen Hong to portray Thuy in the new West End revival of "Miss Saigon". During his year-long run as Thuy, he was critically acclaimed and lauded by audiences and critics alike, and was awarded WhatsOnStage award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical. After "Miss Saigon" and his return to Korea, Hong starred as Light Yagami in the 2015 of "Death Note" along with Kim Junsu as L.