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Fox News
27 minutes ago
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- Fox News
Martin Kove removed from Summer Con after allegedly biting 'Cobra Kai' co-star
Martin Kove was forced to leave a fan convention early over the weekend after he allegedly bit one of his co-stars. According to Variety, the 78-year-old "Cobra Kai" star was asked to leave Summer Con in Puyallup, Washington, on Sunday after his co-star in the Netflix series, actress Alicia Hannah-Kim, accused him of grabbing her arm and biting her. According to a report from the Puyallup Police Department, Hannah-Kim, 37, approached an officer in the VIP area after Kove took her arm and bit her "so hard he nearly drew blood," per Variety. He reportedly let go and began kissing her arm where he had bitten her after she cried out in pain. After telling her husband about the incident, the two approached Kove at the fan event together, after which the report stated he "exploded on them, saying something to the effect of how dare they confront him." Hannah-Kim and her husband then reportedly asked the officer to step in. According to the report, Kove then claimed he and Hannah-Kim "play fight all the time on the set of 'Cobra Kai'" and that he was just trying to be "funny." Per the report, the actress told the reporting officer she did not want to file charges against Kove, but that she "wished to have a report filed in case this continues." Kove was then asked to leave the fan event. Fox News Digital reached out to representatives for both Kove and Hannah-Kim for comment. Kove is best known for his portrayal of John Kreese in the 1984 movie, "The Karate Kid." Kreese is the main antagonist of the movie, as he is the owner of the karate studio which teaches its students to have "no mercy." He reprised his role for the Netflix revival series, "Cobra Kai," which picked up 33 years after the events of the original movie. Hannah-Kim joined the show in Season 6, playing Kim Da-Eun, a sensei from South Korea who teams up with Kreese to take down a rival studio, which happens to be owned by Kreese's former student Johnny Lawrence, played by William Zabka, and his former rival, Daniel LaRusso, played by Ralph Macchio. When speaking with Fox News Digital in February, Kove explained the success of the original movie was because audiences identified with the themes of romance, bullying or feeling like "a fish out of water." He went on to say that the new show introduced a new generation to the film. WATCH: MARTIN KOVE EXPLAINS WHY HE THINKS 'KARATE KID' HAS STAYED SO POPULAR "The kids watch it and then the parents say, 'Hey, would you like to see what we were weaned on, what we loved about these characters?' And it's the same characters as Billy [William Zabka], Ralph [Macchio] and I," he explained. He continued, "So, the parents take the kids, the kids watch the movie. The bottom line is, they loved the movie, and now the parents get hooked on the TV series. So you have all these little [phenomenal] things, these elements of success that people and pictures and TV series, they long for that kind of chemistry." While his character in the original movie was seen as ruthless, he told Fox News Digital that when approached for the show, he "wasn't interested in doing the guy from 'Karate Kid,'" and wanted his character to have "an arc and emotional colors."
International Business Times
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
Cobra Kai Star Alicia Hannah-Kim Accuses Martin Kove of Biting, Assaulting Her during Fan Convention
Cobra Kai star Alicia Hannah-Kim has accused actor Martin Kove of biting and assaulting her during Washington State Summer Con in Puyallup. The organizers of the fan convention reportedly kicked out the actor, 78, after his co-star accused him of assaulting her on Sunday (June 22). According to the media reports, Hannah-Kim informed a law enforcement officer on duty at the venue that the actor bit her arm during the event. The actress said she screamed out in pain, and her co-star began kissing her on the area. An informational police report stated that the Cobra Kai star Hannah-Kim claimed that her co-star attacked her when she stopped by the VIP area to say hi to the actor. He attacked her when she tapped him on the shoulder as a gesture to greet him at their cast booth. The actress claimed that her husband, Sebastian Roche, witnessed the attack. When the couple confronted the actor, he insisted that he did nothing wrong. "I walked past Martin Kove, tapped him on the shoulder, and said hello & he turned around, grabbed my arm, and BIT DOWN HARD, almost drawing blood. I yelped and drew back, and then he grabbed my arm again to kiss it. I had visible teeth marks and immediate bruising and pain. We approached Martin in the green room later (30 minutes), and he was furious, outraged, and visibly angry when I told him calmly not to bite me. He insisted he bit me for fun," the actress explained in a handwritten statement to police. The report further stated that Hannah-Kim found an on-site officer and informed him about the assault. The officer noticed "a bite mark on her arm that was already turning blue and bruising". When the officer questioned the actor, he admitted to biting his co-star and claimed that "he did it out of jest". "He thought he was being funny, and they play fight all the time on the set of Cobra Kai, and he did not think it was a big deal," the report read. The law enforcement officer then informed Kove that the assault was illegal and would not be tolerated in the future. The actor claimed that he was messing around and did not mean it to be perceived as unlawful. He was later escorted out of Summer Con. Although Hannah-Kim did not press charges against her co-star, she requested the report to be taken if this continues. Kove joined Netflix's show Cobra Kai as Johnny Lawrence's (William Zabka) mentor in 2018, and Hannah-Kim starred in the series as Kim Da-Eun during seasons 5 and 6.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Cobra Kai' star Martin Kove accused of BITING and attempting to kiss co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim; Here's why he wasn't arrested
C obra Kai actor Martin Kove, best known for his role as the villain John Kreese, was accused of biting and attempting to kiss his co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim during a fan convention. The incident occurred during a meet-and-greet session at the pop culture convention in Puyallup. According to a police report obtained by Deadline, Hannah-Kim alleged that Kove unexpectedly grabbed her arm and bit it 'almost drawing blood' as she walked past his table. When she cried out in pain, he reportedly kissed her arm and attempted to grab it again. In a written statement to police, the actress described the bite as unprovoked and forceful, noting that the mark left behind was already 'turning blue and bruising.' Photos of the injury were taken and attached to the official police record. Her husband, actor Sebastian Roche, who witnessed the incident, confronted Kove soon after. In her statement, she recalled that Kove was 'furious and outraged' when she calmly told him his behaviour was unacceptable. Kove allegedly dismissed the act as playful, saying he thought it was funny and that they 'play fight all the time on set.' The Puyallup Police Department Officer Eric Barry, investigating the matter on-site wrote in his report, "Martin Kove admitted to biting Alicia's arm and said he did it out of jest." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brass Krishna Idols For Prosperity & Protection In Life Luxeartisanship Shop Now Undo The actor, however, was not arrested as Hannah-Kim ultimately chose not to press charges. She did request that a formal informational report be filed and asked for photographic documentation of the bite. Kove and Hannah-Kim were part of a group of Cobra Kai cast members in attendance at the high-profile event, including Mary Mouser, Tanner Buchanan, Rayna Vallandingham, and Patrick Luwis. Summer Con 2025 also hosted stars from Daredevil: Born Again, original Star Trek icons like William Shatner and Walter Koenig, and wrestling legend Chris Jericho. Kove rose to fame as the villainous Kreese in the original Karate Kid trilogy and reprised the role across all six seasons of Netflix's Cobra Kai. Hannah-Kim joined the franchise in Season 5 as Kim Da-Eun, a fierce South Korean sensei.
Express Tribune
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Cobra Kai's reel-life villain Martin Kove turns real-life villain at fan convention
On Sunday, Cobra Kai actor Martin Kove was reportedly asked to leave a fan convention after co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim accused him of biting her during a meet-and-greet session. The incident took place at Summer Con in Puyallup, Washington, where the cast had gathered to interact with fans, according to a report filed with the Puyallup Police Department. As detailed in the report, Hannah-Kim — who plays South Korean sensei Kim Da-Eun — approached Kove to greet him when he allegedly grabbed her arm and bit her. She screamed in pain, at which point Kove reportedly began kissing the area where he had bitten her. The bite was described as severe, 'almost drawing blood,' according to Hannah-Kim's statement to police. When Hannah-Kim and her husband, actor Sebastian Roché, confronted Kove about the incident, he allegedly became defensive and claimed he had done it "for fun." Law enforcement was contacted, and charges were initially considered. However, Hannah-Kim later chose not to press charges, effectively sparing Kove from potential legal consequences.
Perth Now
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Cobra Kai actor Martin Kove accused of biting co-star
Cobra Kai star Martin Kove was booted from a Washington State fan convention on the weekend after biting his co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim. The incident happened in the VIP area of the Summer Con convention in Puyallup when Hannah-Kim, 37, and her husband walked past Kove, 78, and tapped him on the shoulder to greet him. Kove was said to have 'exploded' on the duo. Alicia Hannah-Kim and her husband Sebastian Roche had approached Kove at the convention when the incident happened. Credit: Supplied 'Martin Kove suddenly grabbed her arm and bit her upper arm so hard it nearly drew blood, and she yelled out in pain,' a police report filed by Hannah-Kim alleged. 'Once Kove finished biting her arm, he grabbed her arm again and began kissing it where he had bit her.' When the couple confronted the Karate Kid alum about his 'inappropriate' actions, he insisted to them he 'did not do anything wrong'. Hannah-Kim proceeded to find an on-site law enforcement officer, who confirmed in the report that she 'had a very noticeable bite mark on her arm that was already turning blue and bruising'. When the officer confronted Kove over the incident, the actor claimed he was 'trying to be funny', saying that the duo 'play fight all the time on the set of Cobra Kai'. Martin Kove was escorted out after the incident. Credit: Supplied The officer spoke to Kove about the gravity of the situation and he apologised to his co-star, saying he 'did not mean for his actions to be perceived as illegal'. While Hannah-Kim decided not to press assault charges against her co-star, she requested a report be taken and put on file in case of any further incidents. Kove was asked to leave the convention by law enforcement, with him and his son being escorted out at the discretion of the show's producer. Kove played Cobra Kai sensei John Kreese in the 1984 classic The Karate Kid, and its 1986 and 1989 sequels, The Karate Kid Part II and The Karate Kid Part III. He reprised that role for Cobra Kai, set 34 years after the events of the original Karate Kid film, which originally aired on YouTube before moving to Netflix. Kim played Kim Da-Eun, a South Korean sensei who is also the granddaughter of Kim Sun-Yung, the master who taught initially taught Kove's character in his youth. She joined the cast in the show's fifth and sixth seasons.
