Rick Hong was born in Seoul, Korea and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. He is an entertainment host, journalist, producer and both a Critics Choice Association and Hollywood Critics Association member. You can see him on the nationally syndicated TV show, Hollywood First Look covering press junkets and red carpets for award shows, movie and television premieres.  His work doesn’t stop there, he also hosts for Regal Cinemas “Sit Down With The Stars”.  He was invited as a guest host on the Sirius XM radio show “Conversations with Maria Menounos” and “Movie Talk” on Collider.  He has also produced and hosted the panel-talk show, “Netflix Picks” for the AfterBuzz TV network.  

Rick has interviewed various entertainment personalities ranging from filmmaker/actors: Clint Eastwood, Jodie Foster. A-List talent: Dwayne Johnson, Keanu Reeves. Sports personalities: Terry Bradshaw, Kurt Warner and even international Academy Award winners: Bong Joon-Ho and Yoon Yuh-Jung.