Alicia Hannah-Kim has finally opened up about the alleged biting incident involving his Cobra Kai co-star Martin Kove.
Last week, Kove was under fire after he allegedly bit Hannah-Kim's arm at a fan convention. While the actress decided not to press any charges against her co-star, the injury was still reported in case it happens again.
What Did Alicia Hannah-Kim Say About the Martin Kove Biting Incident?
In her recent Instagram post, Hannah-Kim shared her thoughts about the biting incident with Kove, a week after it occurred, and thanked the fans who reached out for their support.
"This was a serious incident. No one wants to be attacked at work or anywhere, really. And I don’t think anybody would think this is normal or warranted or acceptable," she said.
Hannah-Kim explained why it was important for her to stand up for herself during the incident.
She continued, "I just think that when you are confronted with something like this, it’s good to stand up for yourself. It’s a crucial decision to make. I think it’s a good choice to make."
However, Hannah-Kim also clarified that the incident did not reflect her experience working on Cobra Kai and encouraged fans to continue loving the series despite what happened.
"I also want to express that this does not represent my experience with the show at large. I think everybody can tell that it’s a really good vibe and a great cast," she added.
"And everybody else is delightful. I don’t want this to affect your love for the show. Feel free to love on it as hard as you want."
Did Martin Kove Already Issue an Apology Over the Biting Incident?
Days after the incident, Kove released a public statement in which he apologized and expressed regret for his actions.
"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," he said.
"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."
Kove concluded, "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."
Several stories from Kove's past have also become viral, including Bill Hader's bizarre encounter with the actor when he was driving for him in the late '90s.
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