Cobra The Actress Alilica Hannah-Kim Alleges Assast by Martin Kove
- martin Kove, the 78-year-old actor best known for his role as John Kreese in "Cobra Kai," faced accusations of assault at a Washington state fan convention.
- The allegation stems from an incident involving Kove's co-star, Alicia Hannah-Kim, who plays Kim Da-Eun in the Netflix series.
- According to an informational police report, Hannah-Kim stated, "Martin Kove suddenly grabbed her arm and bit her upper arm so hard it nearly drew blood, and she yelled...
“Cobra Kai” star Martin Kove was expelled from a fan convention following an accusation of assault by co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim.Hannah-Kim reported that Kove bit her arm, an incident that led to his removal from the event. Kove, known for his iconic role in “The Karate Kid” and his current professional career, claimed his actions were in jest. This situation has sparked questions about actor conduct and its impact. News Directory 3 is following this story.The incident raises concerns about the role professionalism plays in the industry and could influence Kove’s future career. Discover what’s next …
‘Cobra Kai’ Actor Martin Kove Expelled From Fan Convention After Assault Claim
Updated June 24, 2025
martin Kove, the 78-year-old actor best known for his role as John Kreese in “Cobra Kai,” faced accusations of assault at a Washington state fan convention. He was afterward removed from the event, according to reports.
The allegation stems from an incident involving Kove’s co-star, Alicia Hannah-Kim, who plays Kim Da-Eun in the Netflix series. Hannah-Kim told an on-site officer that Kove allegedly bit her arm after she tapped him on the shoulder at their cast booth.
According to an informational police report, Hannah-Kim stated, “Martin Kove suddenly grabbed her arm and bit her upper arm so hard it nearly drew blood, and she yelled out in pain. After Martin Kove finished biting her arm, he grabbed her arm once more and began kissing it where he had bitten her.”
Hannah-Kim’s husband, Sebastian Roche, reportedly witnessed the incident. When confronted, Kove allegedly “exploded on them” and insisted he had done nothing wrong.
The officer who spoke with Hannah-Kim noted a “very noticeable bite mark on her arm that was already turning blue and bruising,” according to the report.
When questioned, Kove “admitted to biting” hannah-Kim but claimed he did it “out of jest.” The report stated, ”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 officer informed Kove that his alleged assault was illegal and would “not be tolerated in the future.” Kove reportedly responded that he was “just messing around” and “did not mean for it to be perceived as illegal.”
Despite the incident, Hannah-kim declined to press charges but requested the report be taken “in case this continues.”
Kove was then “escorted out of Summer Con,” according to the report.
Kove gained fame for his role in the 1984 film “The karate Kid” and reprised the role in its sequels. He starred in “Cobra Kai” since 2018 until its announced ending after Season 6. The incident raises questions about actor conduct and the role of professionalism at fan events, potentially impacting his future career and the show’s legacy.