그의 아들 홍명희(1888-1968)는 소설가이자 언론인이었으며, 한국 근대소설의 고전인 『임꺽정』의 저자이다.
His son, Hong Myeong-hui (1888-1968) was a journalist and novelist, well known for “The Story of Im Kkeok-jeong,” which is regarded as a classic among modern Korean novels.