Comes to Saddleback from Laguna Hills High School where he lettered in track & field before graduating in 2019. While at LHHS, Hong was the most valuable sprinter, making the honor roll and earning an IB Diploma. In addition to track & field, Hong is involved with ASG and is a board member for the American Cancer Society.
Erian's sister, Ivana, was a gymnast at Stanford.
Hong plans to major in mechanical engineering.