Cobra Kai Star Martin Kove Apologizes for Biting Co-Star at Washington Convention

Martin Kove, known for his role as John Kreese in the Netflix series Cobra Kai, publicly apologized after biting his co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim at the Washington State Summer Con. The incident left visible bite marks and bruising on Hannah-Kim's arm, prompting her to file a police report categorizing the act as assault, though she did not press charges. Kove admitted to the biting, claiming he was being playful but acknowledged he went too far and expressed deep regret for his behavior. When confronted by Hannah-Kim and her husband, Sebastian Roché, Kove reacted angrily and insisted the bite was done in jest. In his apology, Kove emphasized his respect for Hannah-Kim as a professional and took full responsibility, committing to never repeat such actions. The incident has sparked significant attention, highlighting issues of conduct among co-stars at public events.