Martin Kove Addresses 2024 Cobra Kai Misconduct Allegation, After Biting Co-Star At June Fan Event

Cobra Kai star Martin Kove has denied any wrongdoing involving a sexual harassment allegation that was said to have taken place on set of the Netflix series' final season in Atlanta.

According to a report from Deadline, the actor was investigated by series producer Sony Pictures Television after an extra made a sexual harassment complaint against Kove in April 2024. Though the matter was not said to have involved physical contact, it was described as "leering" and verbally overt enough for the actress to speak up about her discomfort. Studio reps launched an official investigation, speaking to the actress in question and others involved in Cobra Kai's Season 6 production. They also spoke directly to Kove who, at one point, was asked to stay in his trailer while the investigation unfolded. However, the actor was never formally asked to leave the set.

Kove has denied any misconduct and called the news "bizarre," seeing as the alleged event occurred over a year ago. "If there was something to confess, I would be the first to say it," the actor told Deadline. "Sony did ask me about the alleged incident and I was completely transparent. It wasn't true then, and it isn't true now," he said.

TVLine has reached out to Netflix, Sony Pictures Television and Kove's reps for additional comment.

Kove also made headlines earlier this week following an incident that occurred at a fan convention in Puyallup, Wash. The actor bit and attempted to kiss his Cobra Kai co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim's arm. Police were called, but Hannah-Kim ultimately declined to press charges. Kove was asked to leave the event and was escorted out.

Kove issued an apology to Hannah-Kim on Tuesday.

"I deeply regret and apologize for my actions regarding the incident with Alicia [Hannah-Kim], a genuinely kind and wonderful person who didn't deserve to be put in this position," he said in a statement. "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. 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."

Hannah-Kim addressed the situation in an Instagram video Monday, June 30, writing, "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. I just think that when you are confronted with something like this, it's good to stand up for yourself. It's an important choice to make. I think it's a good choice to make."

She continued, saying 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, and everybody else is delightful."