Martin Kove Ejected After Alleged Bite and Kiss at Fan Con
If you ever thought fan conventions were all hugs, high-fives, and harmless cosplay selfies, Martin Kove just gave us an entirely new low. Over the weekend at Summer Con in Puyallup, Washington, the Cobra Kai patriarch reportedly went full villain mode—biting and then kissing actress Alicia Hannah-Kim on the arm. According to the Puyallup Police Department report obtained by TMZ, Hannah-Kim, who plays a fellow Cobra Kai cast member on Netflix’s hit series, said Kove “chomped down” unprovoked as she breezed past him in the VIP section. She claims he bit so hard he almost drew blood, then puckered up to the very bruise he’d just inflicted.
When Hannah-Kim and her husband confronted Kove on the spot, he allegedly lit up like he’d been caught in a dark secret—furious that anyone would dare call his bizarre behavior “unacceptable.” He reportedly insisted the bite was “for fun.” The police officer on duty didn’t share that enthusiasm, pointing out to Kove that what he did qualified as a crime under Washington state’s simple assault statutes. The officer told him he was required to remain at the venue until the incident was properly documented.
Rather than pressing formal charges, Hannah-Kim opted for an informational report. She told police she wanted her and her husband’s statements on record in case the former Karate Kid star decided to reprise his performance. Officers snapped photos of a “very noticeable bite mark” already turning blue and bruised. Sources say Kove’s tune softened once law enforcement arrived; he apologized to Hannah-Kim and her spouse in front of the officer, then was politely shown the exit. The Puyallup PD report ends with a stern warning—no repeat performances.
As of press time, neither Martin Kove’s rep nor Alicia Hannah-Kim’s team has commented further, though TMZ confirmed outreach. Netflix has also remained quietly above the fray, perhaps hoping fans forget their pet villain’s convention cameo gone awry.
Feel free to file this under “What Not to Do at Fan Events,” right between unauthorized panels and questionable cosplay weapons. And hey, if you’ve ever wondered what qualifies as “unprovoked,” here’s your crash course—complete with bruises. So there you have it—another disaster in the making. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ.com, Puyallup Police Department report
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