Is Mike Barnes Working for Kim Da-Eun?

Mike Barnes teamed up with Johnny Lawrence and Chozen in the Cobra Kai Season 5 finale, but could he secretly be working for Kim Da-Eun? And could John Kreese be working with Kim Da-Eun and Mike Barnes? Ken Cole explores why Mike Barnes might be vulnerable to the manipulations of Sensei Kim Da-Eun and longtime Cobra Kai baddie John Kreese.
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[@Supremmo]

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.

[@TheCory42]

That's what i'm hoping for

[@Skele10_HITMAN]

Or bobby and jimmy comes back

[@dellebelphine-moralez3510]

I can definitely see Bobby coming back as another “voice of reason” type of sensei (given how Bobby is also a pastor too) Mike Barnes is a good, aggressive motivator/drill sergeant type of sensei

[@JamminOnThe1]

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

[@KenCole]

More Mike Barnes is always better.

[@t5barn]

I nerver thought about it like that!

[@rayhaanazam4408]

Same

[@FreddyKurganNimmo]

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.

[@KenCole]

Thanks Freddy!

[@japtakito8551]

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

[@KenCole]

Thank you very much for the kind words!

[@dellebelphine-moralez3510]

Femme fatale is a good way to describe her too given how she arrived at the dojo to stop Miyagi Fang from exposing Silver on her motorcycle

[@japtakito8551]

@@dellebelphine-moralez3510 Indeed

[@jameshausler5259]

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.

[@absolutelynothing1465]

This is a very interesting theory great video!

[@KenCole]

Thanks!

[@lupodark]

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.

[@KenCole]

I definitely hope we see a lot of Mike Barnes!

[@SilasOsterwalder-yx3tj]

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

[@davidharris913]

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.

[@KenCole]

Yes, this is an excellent follow-up point that adds fuel to this idea.

[@TerrySilver2024]

I know she could have easily told Terry that there were people coming.

[@filmmaker_101]

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

[@杉村敏子]

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!

[@KenCole]

Indeed, and I think Sean Kanan might agree with you about Barnes!

[@杉村敏子]

@@KenCole So nice to get a reply from you, Ken Cole. I hope to participate and comment in your future videos!

[@AZ-su2vc]

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

[@KasperHauser7762]

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

[@emersonbolen784]

Can't wait for Season 6!!

[@andrewkhirallah1507]

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

[@KenCole]

I might do another video about Silver, though here are some things that stood out to me about the phone call and fire: 1) Daniel was the one who left the message for the lawyer and never mentioned Mike Barnes. Why would Terry know that Mike is the person who gave him that information? 2) Even if Terry knew Daniel got the info from Mike, shouldn't Terry be much more angry at Daniel? 3) Why would Terry burn down Mike's furniture store? What's his goal in doing that? 4) Why didn't Terry burn down LaRusso Auto?

[@SilasOsterwalder-yx3tj]

Because there isn’t carpet so I don’t think Silver can but there might be carpet idk I know there’s wood in their.

[@maxkelley2003]

@@KenCole Are you saying that Barnes could have secretly recorded that voicemail and sent it to Silver

[@jonathanrivera1532]

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

[@johntrevy1]

The resources in manpower sure, but not the money and those connections to enter the tournament.

[@carlosvelarde9235]

@@johntrevy1 I agree because kim da eum even set it herself she didn't get into this for money and she does SE not satisfied with Terry so I wouldnt say this makes Mike goe wild it just means Sence mike is karate's bad boy with Kim da eums helpshe could help Mike take cobra kai away from sylver

[@iakona23]

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

[@hollins625]

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.

[@kobrakitsch877]

Interesting points raised about Silver's future course of action when he discovers that he is locked out of Cobra Kai by the new alliance of Kim and Kreese. In Terry's search for outside help to get revenge upon them, this would be the best opportunity to introduce The Alpha Elites through the group's retired leader Paul Dugan.

[@KenCole]

Thank you for the kind words, and I would bet my 50% stake that Silver will be back!

[@KenCole]

Would love to see Dugan.

[@zainhasan29]

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.

[@LetsTalkStamps]

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

[@KenCole]

Thank you so much for watching! I will do!

[@MaxiRyu99]

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

[@KenCole]

Thank you very much!

[@guvnor1]

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

[@KenCole]

Thank you Ander!

[@AurelioCortez]

brilliant analysis!!!

[@KenCole]

Thank you Aurelio!

[@dillonhall3294]

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

[@KenCole]

Indeed!

[@nealsmall9316]

​@@KenColeDo you think it's possible that Silver will get out of jail and Mike Barnes finds out and he'll find Silver and then it'll be a Mike Barnes vs Terry Silver 🤔

[@KenCole]

@@nealsmall9316 Totally possible.

[@nealsmall9316]

@@KenCole I would love that !! I always wanted to see if Mike Barnes could fight Terry Silver

[@jamesbangma]

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

[@JonathanMartinez-vh6vo]

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

[@kobrakitsch877]

A LOVE TRIANGLE OF EVIL. KARATE NOIR AT COBRA KAI.

[@roosevelttheodore344]

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,

[@kobrakitsch877]

Your analysis comprehensively describes KIM DA EUN's problematic situation as Cobra Kai's remaining sensei in season 6. She cannot save and rebuild the fallen dojo all by herself. Kim will need to seek the help of others, most likely JOHN KREESE who wants Cobra Kai returned to him and possibly HECTOR SALAZAR because of his personal resentment against Johnny. MIKE BARNES could still be a player in their dojo's power struggle if Kreese or Kim can persuade him to join them versus Daniel, Chozen and Johnny.

[@KenCole]

Thank you for the fantastic comment Theodore! #SaveSilver #JusticeForSilver

[@roosevelttheodore344]

@@KenCole Thank you Ken, I forgot to mention that... Kim didn't even recognize who was Daniel Larusso and Johnny Lawrence, by sight, when Johnny came to the ex Topanga Dojo. She only knew Daniel Larusso by name. I doubt she even bothered to check who was Mike Barnes(...the guy who failed to help Terry Silver, in the past, to beat a crying rookie at a local small town Karate tournament). Personally, this is not the person I would call to built my global Karate Empire. Kim hired people wearing eye patch that dress like Ninja Assassins… not a chubby local furniture store owner. She was iffy to work with Terry a Vietnam War Veteran and a high level Karate Master, You think she would run to a has-been Teen level Karate Champion? Therefore, respectfully, to me, this theory doesn't make any sense whatsoever. Best regards Ken, P.S. If The Big 3 read this... ... !!!!!PLEASE!!!!!, we absolutely need these 3 prequels stories... ″ Way of The Fist ″ (The origin story of Tang Soo Do the Korean Karate style) ″ Miyagi-Do ″ (The origin story of the Okinawan Karate style) ″Master Miyagi ″ (The origin story of Mr. Miyagi) ...and these 2 in-betweens stories... ″The Bad Boy of Karate″ (The anti-hero origin story of Mike Barnes just before he gets the infamous call from Terry Silver) ″Julie″ (The origin story of Julie Pierce before she meets Mr. Miyagi) Take care everyone,

[@garyhernandez2577]

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

[@PUREGRAPP]

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

[@franciscoramirezespanagarc7974]

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,

[@Meditation409]

Time will tell. Definitely food for thought

[@DrewRohaly]

Love this theory Ken! Great detective work!

[@KenCole]

😄 Thank you Drew!

[@llainie4]

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

[@maxkelley2003]

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.

[@KenCole]

The Bad Boy is still there somewhere...

[@Leg0456]

Idk man. Apparently Sean Kanan only agreed to reprise the role under the condition his character would be a changed man. Unless if your theory is true, then he must’ve been really intrigued by the potential storyline for season 6 for Barnes to stay evil.

[@maxkelley2003]

@@Leg0456 I heard it’s not up to Sean Kanan to decide if he wants to be a bad guy or a good guy. It’s up to the writers.

[@Leg0456]

@@maxkelley2003 All I’m saying is he probably wouldn’t have returned if his character stayed the same as in KK3.

[@maxkelley2003]

@@Leg0456 ok your opinion

[@GabeBaddeley]

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

[@ShawnPayneIsBackCKS6]

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

[@carminesandiego4303]

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

[@KenCole]

Very interesting!

[@melissapas8474]

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 👍👍👍👍

[@KenCole]

Thanks Melissa! Sensei Kim could be the Big Bad!

[@hollins625]

@@KenCole What if she visited Kreese as soon as possible after her arrival in the US and he planned everything with her? In my book he is the ultimate Big Bad but with hope for redemption. I need a positive conclusion for him and Johnny because after all that he did he still was kind of a father to Johnny.

[@dskcgaming2109]

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

[@TerriJ82]

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.

[@RemainHumble2024]

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

[@KenCole]

It would be kinda crazy.

[@nealsmall9316]

​@@KenColeI don't see that happening in my opinion it doesn't make sense

[@Leg0456]

@@nealsmall9316the only possibility is that Barnes will try to politely convince Daniel Johnny and Chozen to stay out but if anything they will feel betrayed.

[@nealsmall9316]

@@Leg0456 I hope Barnes stays good in season 6

[@carlosvelarde9235]

@@nealsmall9316 that's you're opinion and you're intille to itand also you have a point to e certain instead because I see John kreese and Kim da eum as villains but after Ken Cole brought up those theory's Kim deum is not to happy with Terry sylver Terry sylver betrade John kreese also theirs this theory not a 100 percent Shure but I will considerate Mike Barnes could end up taking cobra kai away from Terry sylver when this is all over also not 100 percent Shure but if John kreese dies defending johnny and ends redeeming himself johnny might forgive him and Sence even doe johnny doesn't want to do anything with cobra kai any more if he sticks with Mike Barnes now that both Mike Barnes and johnny Lawrence are good guys and are allieds withdaniel and chozen it means after jon kreese turns good guy and is finally redememd but dies Mike Barnes and johnny Lawrence both team up and their journey is to take cobra kai away from Terry sylver Sence Terry sylver in many ways had been the ultimate villain he turn on his former friend he brought up Kim da eum who even doe his joining Terry for now doesn't seem to be all that happy with his actions Mike lost his wife and is now broke because of Terry johnny left cobra kai because he wanted to take cobra kai in the right direction but because of John kreese and what happen to Miguel left and form eagle fang but eagle fang failed that's why johnny needs Mike so it would make Sence what if Kim da eum even doe she's a cobra kai she's actually good what if his father and grand father were actually high level masters like Mr miyagi and me miyagis father it justbut just didn't teach them all the cobra kai Korean high level twqueniques because he kind of knew because of Korean trudition so if Kim da eum is actually good it makes perfect sense she could also end up marrying Mike Barnes after Mike takes cobra kai away from sylver Sence ehis wife lest him and also it would help Johnny to because Sence ehe is married Carmen and will have another baby johnny needs to become a better father and need shis karate back but in a more positive and better direction so he can be a good example for his new daughter comi g upt his new wife Carmen and his son robby and new addopted son miguel

[@bunniesfr_5]

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.

[@jondubb35]

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.

[@JonathanMartinez-vh6vo]

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

[@kobrakitsch877]

A LOVE TRIANGLE OF EVIL. KARATE NOIR AT COBRA KAI.

[@cryptozookeeper]

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.

[@KenCole]

I like it!

[@QuickSilver81]

I like your theory Ken.

[@KenCole]

Thanks Clifford!

[@bobbydigital3407]

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??

[@KenCole]

Perhaps helping himself to Silver's treasures is part of Mike's payment. Or maybe he just wanted more... Maybe he thought the amount Sensei Kim offered was very generous, but for him to do his best, which is what he wanted to do, he'd need some additional souvenirs 😉

[@bobbydigital3407]

@@KenCole all very good points, I actually do agree with you, there is a good possibility with your stated is true, it does make a lot of sense but knowing the show, it's just like the WWE, "anything can happen...(in the WWE). 😀😀😀 By the way I'm also in the Los Angeles area, do you ever have any kind of event or anyting where you and fellow Cobra Kai fans hang out? I'd love to meet you and join you guys. I live in Encino, less than 5 minutes away from the original apartment building from KK1 (seven seas).

[@KenCole]

@@bobbydigital3407 Yes, so true! That's a really cool idea. Will need to do some kind of fan hang out one of these days!

[@cobraeditz9454]

the real painting could be in a vault somewhere while mike took a fake one

[@mattdouglas1050]

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

[@SilasOsterwalder-yx3tj]

Maybe Barnes was at Larruso Auto,overheard about the party and followed them

[@SilasOsterwalder-yx3tj]

Maybe Silver gave him the car he gave Robby and Tory in the prom episode to drive to Larusso house follow them with Silvers car

[@aeh2435]

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

[@KenCole]

Indeed, watching that tablet very closely...

[@Aloha_Bama]

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

[@SilasOsterwalder-yx3tj]

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

[@jordanovers9957]

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

[@therhapsodist976]

Excellent theory!

[@KenCole]

Thank you!

[@carminesandiego4303]

It’s a very intense theory.

[@katemaloney4296]

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.

[@KenCole]

Terry definitely is in trouble with a lot of people!

[@MisterFazer]

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

[@mguerra8712]

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

[@SilasOsterwalder-yx3tj]

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

[@jonathantorres4085]

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

[@KenCole]

I think if Julie has learned the true meaning of balance from Mr. Miyagi, she should win because Kim Da-Eun is a very unbalanced person.

[@kobrakitsch877]

The big question is how would you bring JULIE PIERCE into the COBRA KAI series. She cannot just descend from the heavens like MARY POPPINS.

[@InuYashaboy1992]

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.

[@KenCole]

Interesting! Which interviews did he say that? I’ll check them out.

[@InuYashaboy1992]

@@KenCole there are several virtual interviews of Sean Kanan on KZbin in regards to season 5 of CK.

[@KenCole]

@@InuYashaboy1992 Yes, I've talked to Sean several times on this channel - he definitely expressed his general hopes for the character, but I hadn't heard about stipulations for returning. Thank you, I'll have to look into it.

[@InuYashaboy1992]

@@KenCole Screen Rant Plus interview of Sean Kanan stated such statement in wanting to redeem Mike Barnes if you heard of them.

[@JonathanMartinez-vh6vo]

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

[@D8OfficialMusic]

I think Mike Barnes will be an Eagle Fang Sensei

[@jonathanrivera1532]

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.

[@KenCole]

😀 It's a very kind thought about this video, though I'm sure they'll continue their season as planned.

[@xxx-funandtheories8337]

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

[@Penguinzero1]

Nope

[@xxx-funandtheories8337]

@@Penguinzero1 wanna bet 😋

[@rayhaanazam4408]

You know I'd say they work for Terry

[@jonathanrivera1532]

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

[@dillonhall3294]

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

[@johntrevy1]

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.

[@KenCole]

I hear you, though Mike could just want justice for his store burning, not necessarily allied with Kim's grand plan.

[@johntrevy1]

@@KenCole Fair enough. I think Mike quickly backing down (Despite being on "something stronger") from accusing Daniel of burning the store is simply due to him knowing deep down that Daniel is not capable of that. I still think Silver had the store burned down due to him playing the message on his phone to him. Mike knew about the lawyer, Silver was obviously still in touch with the lawyer. It had to be Silver.

[@fan660]

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

[@dillonhall3294]

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

[@SilasOsterwalder-yx3tj]

She didnt know who was in the limo probably knew Mike Barnes from Silver

[@clive55]

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.

[@KenCole]

Gosh I hope Barnes comes back.

[@lisabarrett211]

🔥🔥

[@SilasOsterwalder-yx3tj]

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

[@thomashoughtaling35]

Good theory

[@carlosvelarde9235]

@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

[@dillonhall3294]

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

[@KenCole]

That's true, but Mike is conveniently "knocked out" for pretty much the full fight. Suspicious...

[@XS-ry6ig]

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.

[@jopik3367]

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

[@sadcrab69]

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

[@Christizm]

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

[@KenCole]

Hopefully they can get back to production soon!

[@Christizm]

Hope so to it’s such an awesome show and I need new content

[@ruwimorgan9422]

I have say no it just doesn't make sense

[@cobraeditz9454]

He needs money and he got rid of terry which he thought Danny only cared about and he don’t know Daniel actually hates ck itself so Mike will think there’s nothing wrong with him using ck to get some money back but it will cause conflict

[@dillonhall3294]

but I hope it is true

[@ChristianKrogh-Denmark]

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

[@KenCole]

Thank you Christian!

[@carminesandiego4303]

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

[@dillonhall3294]

terry is and jail and kim likes kreese

[@cmlmonstar007]

@@dillonhall3294 terry may escape

[@od1.darboe]

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.

[@KenCole]

I think if Barnes was working with Kim, it would have been after she landed and possibly made contact with Kreese in prison.

[@ramonmoreno5513]

I think he already bad guy 🤔😨

[@DrinkbricksDrinkbricks]

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

[@kobrakitsch877]

And then Julie Pierce will appear to save Terry Silver because she is his deadly ex wife LADY SILVER.

[@coreyalexander760]

Hope not

[@carlosvelarde9235]

@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

[@charleskinchen7432]

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

[@kobrakitsch877]

But they also could be preparing for the potential spinoffs afterwards.

[@KenCole]

I hear you, though this season is gonna be epic. I'm sure everything will wind down, but it might take10 (or 15??) episodes to get there 😉

[@windowswastaken]

@@KenCole 15 episodes would be fire

[@DouglasFelts]

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

[@neinlives9424]

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

[@jonathanrivera1532]

*whole again

[@randomxstory]

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

[@joscar062]

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

[@KenCole]

😆💯😀

[@joscar062]

​@@chazarcola7639 He was on the call with Michelle prior to Larusso being a hothead and got insulted at

[@joscar062]

​@@chazarcola7639 They never confirmed it to be his wife, all we know Mike could be putting up a front saying he's married to convince Daniel he's on good terms