Martin Kove, known for Cobra Kai, apologized after allegations of biting costar Alicia Hannah-Kim at a recent fan convention
6/24/25 at 9:20 p.m. ET: Cobra Kai star Martin Kove apologized for a recent alleged assault against his costar.
In a report by TMZ, published on Tuesday, June 24, Kove, 78, offered a statement that addressed the incident involving Alicia Hannah-Kim.
“I deeply regret and apologize for my actions regarding the incident with Alicia, a genuinely kind and wonderful person who didn’t deserve to be put in this position,” Kove stated. “I’ve always respected her and considered her a highly professional and talented co-worker on ‘Cobra Kai.’ I was being playful in the moment but went too far and there is absolutely no excuse for my behavior. I regret my actions for which I take full responsibility for what I did, and again I apologize to her and her husband. I’m committed to learning from this and it will never happen again.”
Original story below:
Cobra Kai’s Martin Kove was reportedly kicked out of a recent fan convention after he allegedly assaulted costar Alicia Hannah-Kim.
According to a police report obtained by TMZ, Kove, 78, was asked to leave Summer Con in Puyallup, Washington, on Sunday, June 22, after he allegedly bit Hannah-Kim.
