Actor Martin Kove, best known for his role as John Kreese on âCobra Kai,â has issued an extensive apology after reportedly biting his co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim during a fan convention appearance.
In the statement published by Variety, the actor took full responsibility for his actions and described Hannah-Kim as a respected and admired colleague.
Martin Kove Calls Co-Star âA Genuinely Kind and Wonderful Personâ
In a display of accountability, Kove expressed remorse for his behavior, stating, âI deeply regret and apologize for my actions regarding the incident with Alicia, a genuinely kind and wonderful person who didnât deserve to be put in this position.â
The 78-year-old actor, who rose to fame in the original âKarate Kidâ films and later reprised his role on Netflixâs hit spinoff, said the incident was meant to be playful but acknowledged he crossed a line.
âI’ve always respected her and considered her a highly professional and talented co-worker on âCobra Kai.â I was being playful in the moment but went too far and there is absolutely no excuse for my behavior,â he continued.
While news of the incident circulated quickly at the event, it was reportedly addressed promptly and handled efficiently at the time.
Kove Says He’s âCommitted to Learningâ After Biting Allegation
Kove concluded his apology by addressing both Hannah-Kim and her husband directly. âI 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.â
TMZ initially reported that Alicia Hannah-Kim had informed local police that Kove bit her hard enough on the arm that he nearly caused her to bleed. The incident reportedly occurred while the two were interacting with fans at the convention.
Although Hannah-Kim initially reported the incident to authorities, she chose not to pursue formal charges, per Deadline.
Kove played a central role in the âCobra Kaiâ franchise since its 2018 debut and has long been associated with the franchiseâs tough-guy persona. Hannah-Kim, who played South Korean martial arts expert Kim Da-Eun on âCobra Kai,â has not issued a public statement in response to Koveâs apology. Representatives for the actor have also not offered further insight into the situation beyond the formal apology.
While others associated with the Netflix series have not commented publicly, Koveâs constructive and reflective apology may serve as a first step toward reconciliation between the co-stars.
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