‘Cobra Kai’ Star Alicia Hannah-Kim Speaks Out on Martin Kove Biting Her: “This Was a Serious Incident”

Alicia Hannah-Kim has gone public with her comments following Martin Kove’s apology for biting her arm at a fan event related to the show ‘Cobra Kai’.

On a Sunday Instagram post, Hannah-Kim expressed gratitude for everyone’s support prior to discussing a significant event that had occurred.

In an Instagram video uploaded on Sunday, Hannah-Kim acknowledged the support she had received before delving into a serious matter.

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On Sunday, Hannah-Kim posted a video to Instagram, thanking her supporters and then talking about a serious incident that had taken place.

She stated that nobody desires to face attacks, whether it’s at work or elsewhere. She also expressed her belief that such behavior wouldn’t be considered typical, justified, or acceptable by anyone.

I believe that when faced with such situations, it’s crucial to assert yourself. It’s a significant decision to make, one I consider to be the right choice. Furthermore, I feel compelled to mention that this incident doesn’t define my overall experience with the show. In fact, the show has a fantastic atmosphere and an amazing cast. Everyone else associated with it is wonderful too. So, please don’t let this influence your affection for the show. Go ahead and enjoy it wholeheartedly!

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Based on a police report submitted by an officer in Puyallup and acquired by The Hollywood Reporter, the biting incident happened following Hannah-Kim’s approach to her previous acting partner, Kove, at the Summer Con in Washington State last week. She touched his shoulder gently to get his attention, which then led to the incident.

According to the report, when Alicia performed the action, Martin Kove swiftly seized her arm and sank his teeth into it with such force it appeared he might break the skin, causing Alicia to cry out in agony. Following this, Martin Kove continued to hold her arm and started kissing the spot where he had bitten her. Notably, Alicia had a distinct bite mark on her arm that was rapidly turning blue and bruising as a result of the incident.

When confronted about the assault by Hannah-Kim and her spouse, it is reported that Kove reacted angrily towards them, expressing something along the lines of “how dare you accuse me, I didn’t do anything wrong.” Later on, Kove acknowledged biting Hannah-Kim, but claimed he was attempting to be humorous.

Since then, Kove has publicly apologized to his fellow actor, Alicia (Hannah-Kim). In a statement sent to TMZ by Jaffe & Co. Crisis Management, he expressed, “I sincerely regret and offer my apologies for my actions during the incident with Alicia, a genuinely kind and exceptional person who did not deserve such treatment.” He continued, “I have always admired her and considered her a highly skilled and proficient colleague on ‘Cobra Kai’. In the heat of the moment, I crossed a line and there is no excuse for my behavior. I am sorry for what I did and take full responsibility. I apologize to her and her husband. I will learn from this experience and ensure it doesn’t happen again.

In the fifth and sixth seasons of Cobra Kai, Hannah-Kim took on the character Kim Da-Eun. Concurrently, Kove returned to his role as John Kreese, the villain from the 1984 film The Karate Kid, in this Netflix continuation series.

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2025-06-30 21:54