Martin Kove apologizes after biting Alicia Hannah-Kim at Summer Con in shocking Cobra Kai drama.
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Cobra Kai star’s Unexpected incident
In a shocking incident at Summer Con, veteran actor Martin Kove crossed all limits with his Cobra Kai co-star.
The 78-year-old star, best known for his iconic portrayal of John Kreese, shocked fans and fellow cast members when he reportedly bit Alicia Hanna-Kim.
Hanna-Kim, who plays Kim Da-eun in the hit Netflix series, just wanted to say hello.
She tapped Kove’s shoulder at the cast booth when things went awry.
Without warning, Kove grabbed her arm and bit her so hard that it caused bruising.
“I went too far,” Kove admits
“I deeply regret what happened to Alicia,” Kove said in his public apology.
The actor didn’t mince words about his behavior, explaining that he was trying to be funny but completely crossed the line.
“He’s a wonderful person who should never have done anything like that,” he added, making it clear that there’s no excuse for what he did.
Behind the shocking moment
According to police documents, the bite was so severe that it was about to bleed.
What’s even more bizarre is that Kove allegedly kissed the bite mark afterwards.
When Hannah-Kim and her husband Sebastian Roche confronted him, Kove allegedly got angry, and insisted he did nothing wrong.
Aftermath
An officer on the scene confirmed the obvious bite mark, which was already turning blue.
Despite the clear evidence, Hannah-Kim opted not to press charges against her costar.
However, she did request an official report “just in case” of future incidents.
The 37-year-old actress and her husband signed affidavits documenting what happened.
Long history, unexpected drama
Kovu’s relationship with the Karate Kid franchise dates back to 1984, when he first portrayed the ruthless sensei John Kreese.
He reprised the role in two film sequels before joining Cobra Kai for six seasons.
Hannah-Kim is a more recent addition, joining the cast as the feisty Kim Da-eun in seasons 5 and 6.
Netflix representatives and spokespeople for both actors have yet to comment on the bizarre incident.