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International Business Times
an hour 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.
Geek Culture
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
Daredevil's Charlie Cox Responds To 'Clair Obscur
Amid the hype for triple-A titles, it's always nice to have the underdog fight against the odds and find their place among the big boys. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a dark-horse favourite that has outshone some of the competition, selling two million copies in 12 days, and then, coincidentally, 3.3 million copies in 33 days. Suffice it to say, the RPG is in the running for Game of the Year, led by a strong ensemble cast that includes Charlie Cox, best known for his portrayal of Marvel superhero Daredevil. In light of the overwhelming praise, the Daredevil: Born Again star admits to feeling 'like a total fraud', which, well, isn't quite the expected response, but there's a reason for that: he hasn't clocked in a single minute of gameplay, as shared in a clip circulating social media. 'And people keep saying how amazing it is and congratulations and I feel like a total fraud' CHARLIE 😂 #Expedition33 #ClairObscurExpedition33 — Ann 👻 (@bursinxmurdock) June 22, 2025 'Apparently, the game is awesome — I'm not a gamer, I have no idea. I haven't played it,' said the actor during a panel at Washington State Summer Con, adding that he recorded most of his lines in about four hours as part of a voiceover gig set up by his agent. 'People keep saying how amazing it is and congratulations, and I feel like a total fraud,' Cox continued. 'But I'm so thrilled for the company, I'm so thrilled it did really well.' Talk about maximum aura points — four hours is lightning fast! Cox voices Gustave in Sandfall Interactive's debut entry, joined by Jennifer English ( Baldur's Gate 3 ), Andy Serkis ( The Lord of the Rings ), Ben Starr ( Final Fantasy XVI ), Kirsty Rider ( The Sandman ), Shala Nyx ( The Old Guard ), and more. The story follows a group of Expeditioners who have set out to destroy an entity called the Paintress, who paints a number on a monolith every year that dooms everyone of that age to death. Moving forward, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set to explore new content, accessibility features, and 'all sorts of bits and bobs', alongside expanded localisation options. 'While we don't have specific timelines or confirmed languages to share just yet, we wanted to let you know that it's very much on our radar,' said the team then. Si Jia is a casual geek at heart – or as casual as someone with Sephiroth's theme on her Spotify playlist can get. A fan of movies, games, and Japanese culture, Si Jia's greatest weakness is the Steam Summer Sale. Or any Steam sale, really.
Express Tribune
4 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
8 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.
New York Post
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Cobra Kai' star Alicia Hannah-Kim accuses Martin Kove of assaulting and biting her at fan convention
Looks like Martin Kove may have taken his character John Kreese's motto a little too far. The 'Cobra Kai' actor, 78, was reportedly kicked out of the Washington State fan convention after being accused of assaulting his co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim over the weekend. Hannah-Kim told an officer working the fan event that Kove allegedly bit her arm, and when she yelled out in pain, he 'began kissing' the area. 6 Martin Kove attends the '1923' S2 Premiere at Harmony Gold on February 19, 2025. Getty Images for Paramount+ According to an informational police report obtained by People, Hannah-Kim claimed the alleged attack happened when she tapped Kove on the shoulder to greet him at their cast booth. 'Martin Kove suddenly grabbed her arm and bit her upper arm so hard it nearly drew blood, and she yelled out in pain,' the documents read. 'Once Martin Kove finished biting her arm, he grabbed her arm again and began kissing it where he had bit her.' Hannah-Kim — who starred alongside Kove as Kim Da-Eun for Season 5 and 6 of the Netflix series — claimed her husband, Sebastian Roche, was there and witnessed the alleged attack. When the pair confronted the actor, he reportedly 'exploded on them' while insisting 'he did not do anything wrong.' She found an on-site officer, who noted that she 'had a very noticeable bite mark on her arm that was already turning blue and bruising,' per the report. 6 Alicia Hannah-Kim attends the 'Karate Kid: Legends' Premiere. WireImage 6 Martin Kove attends Netflix's 'Cobra Kai' Series Finale World Premiere. Getty Images for Netflix The law enforcement officer also stated that when he questioned the actor about the incident, Kove 'admitted to biting' her but claimed '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 stated. When the officer informed Kove that his alleged assault was illegal and would 'not be tolerated in the future,' the actor responded that 'he was just messing around' and 'did not mean for it to be perceived as illegal.' 6 Alicia Hannah-Kim. Rob Latour/Shutterstock 6 Alicia Hannah-Kim at the 'Cobra Kai' Season 6 premiere. Variety via Getty Images 6 Martin Kove. Variety via Getty Images Despite the ordeal, Hannah-Kim declined to press charges, but she requested the report to be taken 'in case this continues.' Kove was then 'escorted out of Summer Con,' per the report. The Post reached out to Kove's reps for comment. The actor found fame as John Kreese in the 1984 movie 'The Karate Kid.' He reprised the role for Parts 2 and 3 of the film franchise. He joined Netflix's show 'Cobra Kai' in 2018 and starred in the series until showrunners announced it would not be returning after Season 6.
