Is Mike Barnes Working for Kim Da-Eun? 

That would be one helluva twist but it would be disappointing as really want to see Barnes become a co-sensei at Eagle Fang with Johnny.

I really like Mike Barnes as a character. He needs more screen time next season.

Well Ken, it's certainly an intriguing theory, and I love the way that your mind works in regards to looking deeper into the possibilities(seriously, if they weren't ending it after season 6, I'd gleefully push to get Jon, Josh & Hayden to hire you as a creative consultant), but I highly doubt that this is the route that they're going to take it.

Sensei Kim is as brilliant as she is deadly Beautiful as she is cunning A true Feminine Fatale I love her character and can’t wait to see what she does next! And as always, amazing analysis and close eye to detail! Ken , you rock as Terry Silver

This is a very interesting theory great video!

This video now makes me think that both Kim Da-Eun and Mike Barnes will take over the Cobra Kai Dojo. 🐍🐍

brilliant analysis!!!

Such an interesting theory, it makes the puzzle fit better. I hope we could see something like this in the future season 6, because it sounds like a great way to keep Mike Barnes in this season.

Ken, I love your analysis. This channel is the best content for all things Cobra Kai and Karate Kid. Keep it up!

Ken is the Oracle of Cobra Kai: None better. 👏👏👏

Can't wait for Season 6!!

So hyped for the final season, from the best serie the last years!

Love this theory Ken! Great detective work!

Time will tell. Definitely food for thought

Very interesting twist Ken. Thanks for sharing. I agree what KDE did ( regarding the tablet) doesn't make sense. Also, Mike was taken out fast in the attack on Terry's place by a hit to the back of his head (S5xE10). He only revives toward the end. Realistically, I think this is due to the medical issues Sean was dealing with, but plot wise it doesn't make a lot of sense ... unless what you said is true and he really is in league with KDE (Kim Da Eun). That knock to the head could have been staged to explain Mike not helping to take down KDEs senseis.

Great stuff, Ken. You should be a writer for next season or a Cobra Kai spin-off. I think they made it pretty clear that sensei Kim has a stronger connection to Kreese than to Silver so your theory makes perfectly sense in my opinion. The only question I have is, if Silver is coming back somehow because of his money and power. I cannot believe that he will let Sensei Kim take Cobra Kai from him so easy.

For sure, Kreese and Kim will defo meet and work together. Great video, Ken! I think Barnes will want nothing to do with Cobra Kai. Seeing Barnes turn heel would be interesting, but I feel he's one of the goodies now. Let's see!

I like your theory Ken.

Good theory but the part about sliver not burning down Barnes store is false,sliver literally said “first I’m gonna deal with my old friend” referring to Barnes and said not to play with fire =burning down stuff

Mike Barnes, Kim De Eun and John Kreese would be dangerous forming Cobra Kai dojo.

Excellent theory!

How about this: Mike Barmes will take over Kobra Kai. This is the ultimate revenge over Daniel and Miyagi-do.

It would also make Kreeses prison escape more believable. If Kim Da-Eun has the resources to make Barnes while again, she definitely could have paid someone on the inside of the prison to assist with prison break

This would be an amazing way to turn the tide of this battle. Mike Barnes and Kim da Eun will make an insane alliance.

don't forget Mike Barns owns 50% of the Cobra Kai enterprize legal.

I love the theory!!! It’s very possible!!!

Hi! Ken Cole, I respectfully disagree with your theory. First of all, Kim had no faith in Terry Silver to handle things already from the moment she stepped out of the jet. I argue that she had her guard up at the mention because: - First, Chosen infiltrated the Dojo and the house of Terry; - Second, Daniel is willing to work with an old enemy in the person of Mike Barnes. - Third, Daniel trespass the house of Terry not once, but twice to talk to Stingray. - Forth, Johnny and Chosen stepped in to the old Topanga Karate Dojo to fight her Sensei. - Fifth, Robby disrespectfully interrupted the class of Kim and Terry Silver to turn their student against them. Sixth, Johnny, Chosen, Daniel and Amanda barged into the Cobra Kai Dojo during an evaluation session with the Tse Kai Tai Kai committee. - Finally, she probably saw the footage of the kids when they came to see Stingray at the house given by Terry Silver. (Please, remember that Stingray knew the house was bugged when they came.) Therefore, she understands perfectly, that now, they will stop at nothing to destroy Cobra Kai. Contrary to Terry Silver, she doesn't underestimate her opponent, she is anticipating their next moves. It makes perfect sense. After burning someone's only source of incomes, I think I would be afraid too of retaliation from them. She knows that Mike Barnes is unstable and desperate for revenge. This is why, she is looking at the CCTV of the house and of the dojo and had her Senseis guarding the house, just in case Daniel's clique strikes back. In terms of narrative, it all make perfect sense. Seeing her reaction, in the back, when Terry Silver lost to Daniel. I don't think she had other plans in the back of her mind with Mike Barnes. She left way before the end of the fight. Seeing what, Johnny Lawrence, Chosen Taguchi and Mike Barnes did to her Senseis, at Terry's mention, I don't think she would want to have anything to do whatsoever with Mike Barnes now or in a near future. Her Senseis were her best sources of incomes to teach ″ The Way of The Fist ″. Now, they are all severely injured. Plus, in the court of public opinion, in the USA and also back in her country in South Korea, she is guilty by association to Terry Silver's criminal actions. She will need a major PR campaign to clean her Image and reputation. Her name and the one of her family are tarnished forever. She will be banned of the Tse Kai Tai Kai tournament forever. Now, she has lost everything. (Her dream to popularized ″ The Way of The Fist ″, her current source of incomes and the only legacy of her family) I rest my case. Personally, seeing how crazy she is, I'm anxiously anticipating what will be her retaliation at all of them in Season 6 of Cobra Kai. #FreeSilver #JusticeForSilver #YouAreTheBestAround. Take care Ken,

No way! Barnes is a good guy now. He would never knowingly collude with Kim.

That is a very interesting theory that makes some sense. I don't believe that Mike Barnes had any contact nor plans with Kim Da-Eun. However, the idea of her and Kreese manipulating the whole situation to eliminate Silver makes a lot of sense. I like the idea of Kreese and her working together a lot. When you stop and think about it, with Silver, everything was about money and status. But, with Kreese and Kim, they are all about the martial arts and money was never the point. Though their style and training methods are different than Miagi Do and Eagle Fang, there is an odd parallel.

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I love how you mentioned kreese when she was a little girl, we see kreese covering for her saying he broke the vase and her smiling at him

It does makes sense that would be a crazy, but just might happen

Wow Cole,… you’re very smart. The Kim and Mike connection is quite possible, now that you mentioned it,….

Silver probably was on the phone with Barnes in season 5 episode 3 I think Silver used a voice changer.Thats why Barnes almost says the exact line from Karate Kid 3 when Silver hired Barnes

Love the theory and the evidence to support it. It has some crossover with my theory around Barnes working with Silver and also some nice clashes! Either way, I certainly don’t think it was a coincidence that Mike kidnapped them and convinced them to attack Silver at his house

Before Alicia Hannah-Kim became an actresses, she use to be my massage therapist I would go to her spa where she worked and she does amazing work from my feet to my head, so happy to see her star in cobra kai.

And maybe that’s why KimDa Eun planned the fire on Mike Barnes store.

Kim Dae Un is a Cobra, so everything is possible. She could have known about Mike Bernes through John Kreese. Since Mike Barnes and Silver’s goons wrecked Miyagy’s and Daniel’s Bonsai store, it’s obvious to assume that Silver burned Mike’s store, it’s Silver’s MO. This theory you presented is very interesting, let’s see what happens,

good theory but I wouldn’t like that with the fact he was cool with daniel chozen and johnny

Jon, josh, and hayden are you listening???

Good theory

I would so love this plot! But sadly or not, however you look at it, the man behind Mike Barnes doesnt want Mike to be a villain so that storyline wouldnt be able to happen.

If this story is legit, Barnes is being used again, I just hope he catches it before it ends,

My wild prediction is that the Cobra Kai dojo comes full circle back in the hands of Johnny. I can’t see the writers not include a final fight between Kreese and Silver.

The kid on, young kreese and silver scene, when they were sparring, it could be kim da Eun. Kreese on that scene smiled on the kid that is similar to kim da Eun, he probably trained her or they're close together. Just my theory, but i think they might team up as villain in season 6.

I think that Mike Barnes is secretly bad all along and was just trying to fool Daniel into thinking he’s a changed man. As for Terry Silver burning down his store, I think he just ordered his students to do it. And he could have also been working with Kim Da-Eun all along after it happened in order to get revenge on Silver.

Not bad, Ken.. Not bad at all ;-)

I just can’t see Barnes being in league with Kim. I really believe his arc is one of redemption, and I think his storyline will continue down that path for season 6. With a portion of his backstory timeline, that he shared with Daniel at his furniture store, picking up from the aftermath of the tournament loss to Daniel in Karate Kid 3, it’s clear that he’s on team Daniel, Johnny and Chozen. I think it would actually destroy the Mike Barnes character, in relation to the overall story of Cobra Kai and Karate Kid.

KEN COLE: I would say rogue recking ball, but man if your theory comes true, that makes Sensei Kim the most dangerous villain of all time because if you top Silver then you are truly THE DEVIL'S MASTER MIND. This was a great theory & it's one that I give 👍👍👍👍

It’s a very intense theory.

It's a theory that could very well be true. I also reacted to the scene between Kim and Silver in his house. Silver was completely relaxed but Kim seemed on edge

I say all three John kreese Mike Barnes and Kim da Eun and silver

Great theory Ken but what about the Rembrandt's painting that Mike Barnes took at the end? If he got paid why would he do that??

I think Kim did manipulate Barnes and she knew they were coming probably because at some point Barnes texts that they going their to take Silver down but I think that Silver could’ve been responsible for it only because of one line “Oh my What a crime”-Terry Silver Season5 epsiode 10

Kim is the next number one leader of dojo as Sensei. Barnes is number two and John Kreese is the 3.

I had thought but from beginning that it was Silver who was in league with Barnes, but you do provide a decent alternate scenario. Still, I'm leaning toward Silver being the manipulator behind it But if your theory has merit, i would think that Silver set out colluding with Barnes and Kim went behind his back to double cross him (but i doubt Kim could beat Silver price wise). Three main reasons for this: 1. Of course Kim wasn't surprised to see the limo crash through the gates. Silver would have to let her in on that part of the plan for her and her senseis to be waiting. 2. The Rembrandt. That's Silver's payment to Barnes. It's only valuable if it can be fenced for a good price. Silver would have those connections. No evidence that Barnes, Kim, or Kreese would. 3. The limo. How did Barnes know that Chozen, Johnny, and Daniel were all partying with a chauffered limo when they only made the plan hours before? Someone has connections in the limo business, and Silver is the one we've seen uses limos before

If Barnes is working for Kim then maybe I feel Barnes would train the Miyagi Fangs in those ways and teach them all he can in secret so she doesn’t know it

hey ken cole who do you think would win in a fight kim da eun or Julie Pierce, who likely train with Mr. Miyagi until he died

I honestly truly believe that Sensei Kim and John Kris are going to team up and the flashback scene when they're in Korea training with the master John kreese takes a liking to Sensei Kim when she's a child more like a little sister Big Brother type of relationship Terry silver and her did not have that same relationship

So How does this work? If Mr. Cole is correct, (and he very well might be) do the writers continue with that story line? Or do they now have to go a different route? As if there cover is blown.

I think Mike Barnes will be an Eagle Fang Sensei

Kim De Eun will be a perfect choice to lead Cobra Kai back to the tournament and open for business.

Maybe Kim Da Eun contracted kreese to let him know about the plan. She knows silver was lying about him and tells him to find a way to get out of the prison so they can lead cobra Kai together

but I hope it is true

Not to mention that if Mr. Cole is indeed correct, that would cut Terry Silvers legal problems in 1/2.

terrys house scene is weird because when they drove into his house, she was shocked.

@ken Cole on the theory of if Kim da eum is secretly working with Kim da eum or manipulating Mike Barnes is simple if Kim da eum if she is a actual villain shes manipulating Mike but if she s a villain side right now because she is with Terry sylver right now because their business partners but not to happy with him and actually got good motivations and maybe she's just with Terry for now until she relisedis up to no good them she's working secretly and is helping Mike Barnes

I mentioned this over a year ago that Kim Dae-Un had some connection to Kreese and no real loyalty to Silver. Honor is Rule #1 with Asians and any betrayal to that rule can only be remedied by death. Silver betrayed Miyagi, Kreese, Daniel, Barnes, and Sensei Kim. And most importantly of all, Silver betrayed karate. . . .and he lied. I cannot think of any way he can redeem himself.

Good theory but Sean Kanan stated in few interviews that he stipulated if he were to return as Mike Barnes he wanted to be the good guy after he saw how Johnny slowly redeeming himself and Chozen already being reformed he wanted the same for Barnes so I doubt he'd be associated with Da-Eun knowing he confronted Silver for the arson attack.

I am pretty sure that Mike was blackmailed by silver to hijack the car. He would never do that otherwise. He knew he could not beat 3 senseis. And silver was expecting them as well. Kim didn't know but was used as well as the senseis. Why would they be at silvers house all the sudden and he was acting in self defense 😅 smart man. Buy when Mike found out that silver burned down his store he changed his mind I think So as giod that theory is i doubt that she even knows mike . But who knows 🤔 i think he was blackmailed because maybe mike was there before to steal the Rembrandt 😅😅😅😅 it was out of place remember And kim was wondering about the ipad because she didn't know what terry was up to. But he hinted it when he said: we send them a message what he was about to do!!! Also : my wife is a hint

Bro Mike's shopi fire in episode 3 and Kim come in episode 6

I Think Mike Barnes He is a Human Whacking Ball But Do We Have a footage? Of Terry Silver Burnt Down The furniture Store it Has to Be a Camera in There But I Think 🤔 Mr Barnes He Will Joined Miyagi Fang and Take Down Terry and Kim and Then John Kreesee Will Have Corba Kai By himself

I dont think because when silver loses she looks dissatisfied and also silver had better conection with the students than her or kreese and also i think she helped kreese to escape but to take down silver after the tournament

In short, no. It's a good theory but as we're coming into the final season, I don't forsee any plot twists such as this taking place. In fact, it would not surprise me at all if Barnes wasn't even in the final season.

I doubt it because we see her senseis attacking him and we see her smiling and laughing when they break in

How does Silver know what Barne spooks like after like 20 years if he hadn’t seen Barnes in years how would he know what he looks like unless he was maybe spying on Daniel sneak into Barnes furniture store

after terry lost to daniel kim is never working with him again

Mike barnes should be another sensei for the miyagi fangs especially since choze is bed because his flesh is very open

I have say no it just doesn't make sense

You know I'd say they work for Terry

Interesting theory i dont think Mike Barnes has any affilation with Cobra Kai anymore cant wait for season 6 to drop.

I'm not seeing it, i'm not feeling it. Sometimes a cake is just a cake. If anything, I think the writers would pull the ultimate reverse UNO and have Julie working for Kim. I think people WANT the BAD Boy back so much that they will invent theories to make that fantasy come true. The only way this theory could hold water is with the idea of manipulation and not open complicity.

I think Kim Da Eun will use Mike Barns to help her fight against Silver and Kreese.

Hope not

Good plot but Kim Da Un flew from Korea to California, It wouldn't make sense for mike barnes to secretly work for Sensei Kim Da Un.

Mike Barnes absolutely is working for Terry Silver. Here is why I say this. Cousin Louie said in 1 scene that he bets Silver has Daniel under surveillance now we need to ask ourselves how did Mike Barnes know exactly where Daniel was going to be that night unless Louie is correct and Silver has Daniel under surveillance. Another reason is that Mike Barnes was taken down way to easily and quickly at Silver's house. Also he just happened to wake up just from being knocked out just as Johnny finished the fight with Silver's sensei's. Too much of a coincidence. This is why I say that Mike Barnes is working with Terry Silver. Everyone I say this to thinks I'm crazy. Well we will find out in Season 6 just how crazy I am with everything that I just pointed out. We will see that I am 100% correct.

I think he already bad guy 🤔😨

Kim da eun and kreese will team up with Johnny chosen mike and Daniel to take out silver

@ken Cole I love this theory and I actually love it I love to see johnny Lawrence and Mike Barnes as co senseys of eagle fang with John kreese and dkimda eum alliance and if lets just say John kreese redemeds himself and safes johnny from Terry sylver or any of Terry sylvers villains and dies johnny forgives him and surprise even Daniel forgives him so lienyou say mike Barnes gets pay owns half of cobra kai and johnny owns half of cobra kai johnny and Mike comeback to cobra kai as co senseys but they take it away from sylver rand his villains maybe and also when kreese redemeds himself not only make s peace and ask johnny for forgiveness but ask Daniel for forgiveness and when this is all over Kim da eum with her help Johnny and Mike Daniel an d chosen take down Terry's ylver am this villains mike Barnes and johnny take cobra kai their the co senseys but their allieds with miyagi doe co senseys Daniel and chozen and Terry sylver and his villains get defead they lost cobra kai owner ship the cobra kai ownership goes to Mike Barnes s half and the other half to johnny Lawrence and that will be the end

No. It’s the last season. Things are winding down.

The tons of good points…but Mike Barnes obviously ain’t a part of it for sure.

All the actual trained martial artists out there and they get this woman who is the worst actress on the show for some reason. No actual MA skill, no acting skill. FFS they could have got MANY MMA or kickboxing women... but here we are

*whole again

That would ruin the show to be honest. If mike barnes turns bad.

Maybe Mike Barnes will get his 50% after Michelle only settled for 40 percent on the commission