The Karate Kid movies created for him all those years ago.

Adding to all this was the surprise reveal that Miyagi was a participant in Cobra Kai's characters.

Mr. Miyagi May Have Been Involved With Kim Sun-Yung's Dojo

Kim Sun-Yung May Be The Reason Mr. Miyagi Has So Many Secrets

Cobra Kai has yet to offer an overt connection between Mr. Miyagi and Kim Sun-Yung, but I'll be surprised if that has nothing to do with the discoveries Daniel found in his mentor's box. As Kreese's mentor and the true founder of the Cobra Kai style, Kim Sun-Yung is essentially the antithesis to Mr. Miyagi. The two would be natural enemies - if they met. There's no evidence that they have, of course, but it's not implausible, especially since Kim Sun-Yung did know Sato, Mr. Miyagi's martial arts rival and childhood friend.

Chozen confirmed that Sato had some sort of history with Kim in Cobra Kai season 5. Whatever it was could also involve Miyagi in some way. That being the case would make a great deal of sense and go a long way toward streamlining season 6's story. It would give the new accusations against Mr. Miyagi and his role in the Sekai Taikai a proper place in the narrative, in that it would tie in directly with Cobra Kai's final villains. Plus, it would mean that Cobra Kai and Mr. Miyagi have been tied together since before first Karate Kid movie.

How Kim Sun-Yung Could Explain Cobra Kai's Mr. Miyagi Mysteries

Did Mr. Miyagi Fight For Or Against Kim-Sun Yung At The Sekai Taikai?

As for how Kim Sun-Yung could fit into the new Miyagi storyline, it's possible that the Sekai Taikai is the key. Given Kim Sun-Yung's age, experience, and reputation, it's likely that he and his dojo have taken part in the Sekai Taikai before. One of these times could have coincided with Miyagi's stint at the Sekai Taikai. With the Sekai Taikai's seemingly loose rules when it comes to violence and Kim's aggressive tactics, there's a good chance that these factors contributed to Miyagi's dislike of tournaments and decision not to share this part of his past with Daniel.

Cobra Kai season 6 part 2 releases on Netflix on November 15, 2024.

Master Kim could also very well be the reason Miyagi competed in the event in the first place. I think it was curious that Cobra Kai made a point of revealing that Miyagi fled the United States, a detail that was not previously known about the character. Since the Sekai Taikai was primarily held in the East, it stands to reason that Miyagi had to leave in order to compete, so I think he may have entered the Sekai Taikai (in exchange for a way out of the country) and made an alliance with Master Kim that he later regretted.