Wait, What Was the Cobra Kai Biting Incident?

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It’s utterly unbelievable that such an incident took place: Actress Alicia Hannah-Kim, known for her role in Cobra Kai, alleged that her co-star Martin Kove bit her during a fan convention in June. Frankly, it’s hard to imagine even the character John Kreese from the series resorting to such behavior.

What happened?

At the Summer Con fan expo in Puyallup, Washington on June 22nd, it’s claimed that Kove bit Hannah-Kim’s arm quite forcefully, causing her significant pain and almost drawing blood. After tapping him to say hello, he grabbed her arm and took a bite. Hannah-Kim screamed in discomfort, after which Kove started kissing her arm. Hannah-Kim informed her husband about the incident, leading to a confrontation with Kove. He reacted defensively and lashed out at the couple, asserting that their cast-bound play fights were commonplace. No charges were pressed against Kove, but a report was filed for future reference. As a result of the assault, he was asked to leave the convention.

What did Hannah-Kim say about it?

Hannah-Kim expressed gratitude towards those who reached out to her, while simultaneously stressing the gravity of the workplace incident she experienced. In a heartfelt Instagram video, she stated, “It’s clear that this was a very severe event.” She went on to explain, “Nobody desires to be assaulted at work or anywhere else for that matter. I believe it’s important to make it known that such behavior is neither desired nor accepted by anyone. When faced with something like this, it’s crucial to stand up for oneself.”

She also wanted to alleviate concerns among her fans about her experience on Cobra Kai, ensuring them that her time on the show has been positive and enjoyable: “It’s evident that the atmosphere is fantastic and the cast is terrific. So, I don’t want this situation to tarnish your affection for the series. Go ahead and enjoy it as much as you want!

Has Kove apologized?

In a statement, Kove expressed his sincere remorse and apologies for his inappropriate actions towards Alicia, an exceptional individual who was unjustifiably put in a difficult situation. He has always admired her professionalism and talent on ‘Cobra Kai’ and acknowledges that he overstepped boundaries during a playful moment. There is no justification for such behavior, and he deeply regrets his actions, taking full responsibility for them. He offers his apologies to Alicia and her husband, promising to learn from this incident and ensuring it never happens again.

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2025-07-01 08:53