
A surprising incident at a major
fan convention has set the internet ablaze, sparking intense reactions across
the Cobra Kai
fandom. The cast’s off-screen antics have always drawn
attention, but this time, a single moment stole the spotlight and left fans
both stunned and amused, and Martin Kove removed from the event.
The atmosphere at Washington’s
Summer Con was buzzing with excitement as stars from the Netflix hit Cobra
Kai
gathered for a VIP event. Attendees expected photo and friendly banter,
but the energy shifted after a flabbergasting incident took place. Martin Kove, who plays the notorious Sensei
Kreese, was removed from the convention after allegedly biting co-star Alicia
Hannah-Kim during the event, as reported by Variety.
“Karate Kid” and “Cobra Kai” star Martin Kove was kicked out of a fan convention after allegedly biting co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim during a VIP meet-and-greet.
According to the report, Hannah-Kim told an officer that after tapping Kove on the shoulder to say hello, he suddenly… pic.twitter.com/qUexMBISeQ
— Variety (@Variety) June 23, 2025
According to police reports cited
by Variety, Alicia Hannah-Kim tapped Martin Kove on the shoulder to greet him,
only for Kove to suddenly seize her arm and bite it with enough force to nearly
draw blood. When she cried out in pain, he reportedly began kissing the spot
where he had bitten her. The incident quickly became a viral sensation, with
fans online transforming the shocking moment into a joke fest, while some were furious.
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The unexpected moment soon took
center stage, leaving everyone stunned. Fans took the social media to express
their views.
Fans react as Martin Kove bites Alicia Hannah-Kim
From fans reacting hilariously to Cobra Kai
to getting stunned after the VIP event, the plot continues to thicken. Following the biting incident, many referenced classic Cobra
Kai
tropes, while others criticized the actor for his behavior. The confusion
between the actors fueled endless creative commentary, reinforcing the fandom’s
reputation for humor and engagement.
Operating under the assumption this is accurate info:
Surely this is drug induced behavior, because if it isn’t, that’s one hell of a strange way to greet somebody— Deproxe (@Deproxe) June 24, 2025
Don’t tell me this mf really is Kreese in real life.
The fuck you biting people for?
— Alexander Nevermind (@AlexNever347) June 23, 2025
Never trust Kreese. No mercy! lol
— thinkstoomuch (@okeedokey1) June 23, 2025
This is very sad the fact that Martin claimed he was trying to be funny when biting someone will never funny will never be a joke should never be taken lightly just because Martin’s character is aggressive doesn’t mean he has to be the same way in real life i feel bad for Alicia
— Kristina (@InspiringZabka) June 24, 2025
The census was clear, and it was not in favor of Martin Kove as fans, tried as hard as they could, they still could not figure out any explaination for his behavior.
low impulse control
— Eduardo Guzman (@ed_gusman11) June 24, 2025
freak
— STREAM MANCHILD (@SC7isComing) June 24, 2025
This
bizarre and memorable moment has only deepened the connection between the Cobra
Kai
cast and their passionate fanbase. As discussions continue to trend,
one thing is clear: fans definitely did not understand the sudden action.
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