“Cobra Kai” star Alicia Hannah-Kim has addressed the recent incident involving her co-star Martin Kove, during which he allegedly bit her arm at a fan convention.
In an Instagram video posted on Sunday, Hannah-Kim expressed gratitude for the support she received and condemned Kove's actions as unacceptable.
“This was a serious incident,” Hannah-Kim stated in the video. “No one wants to be attacked at work or anywhere really. I don’t think anybody would think this is normal or warranted or acceptable.” She emphasized the importance of standing up for oneself in such situations, adding that this isolated incident did not reflect her overall experience with the Cobra Kai team. “I think everybody can tell it’s a really good vibe and a great cast,” she said, urging fans not to let the incident affect their love for the show.
The altercation occurred at Summer Con in Puyallup, Washington, on June 23. According to a police report obtained by Variety, Hannah-Kim approached Kove during a VIP meet-and-greet, tapping him on the shoulder to say hello. Kove then allegedly grabbed her arm and bit her “so hard he nearly drew blood.” Although she declined to press charges, Hannah-Kim asked that a report be filed “in case this continues.”
Kove publicly apologized the following day, expressing regret for his actions. In a statement, Kove described his behavior as “playful” but acknowledged that it went too far. “There is absolutely no excuse for my behavior,” Kove said. “I take full responsibility for what I did, and again I apologize to her and her husband.”
Hannah-Kim portrayed Kim Da-Eun in Cobra Kai’s fifth and sixth seasons, while Kove reprises his role as John Kreese in the Netflix series.
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