# WebtoonLib — Banana Scandal #116

## Series
- title: Banana Scandal
- slug: banana-scandal-b1a461

## Chapter
- number: 116
- release_date: 2025-03-03

### Summary
This chapter plunges into a deeply traumatic flashback, revealing that Taehwan was a victim of childhood sexual abuse by a trusted adult, Mike. The portrayal is described by readers as visceral and non-sexualized, with the stark and disturbing visuals eliciting powerful reactions of disgust, nausea, and profound sympathy. This revelation immediately re-contextualizes Taehwan’s past antagonistic behavior, particularly his insomnia and his violent reaction to being kissed in his sleep by Yeonwu, which readers now understand as a severe trauma response. While not excusing his past actions, the audience's perception has shifted from animosity to empathy, viewing his cruelty as a product of deep-seated pain. A significant point of debate among readers is the unsettling parallel between Taehwan's abuse and the inciting incident of the main couple's relationship, where Taehee committed a similar non-consensual act on a sleeping Dojin. This has sparked critical discussion about the author's intent and the problematic use of the same act as both a romantic trope and a source of profound trauma. Across the board, readers commended the author for the sensitive handling of the subject and the thorough content warnings provided.
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### Key events
- A traumatic flashback details Taehwan's childhood sexual abuse by Mike, re-contextualizing his insomnia and past violent reactions.

## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
This chapter plunges into a deeply traumatic flashback, revealing that Taehwan was a victim of childhood sexual abuse by a trusted adult, Mike.

### Spoiler summary
This chapter plunges into a deeply traumatic flashback, revealing that Taehwan was a victim of childhood sexual abuse by a trusted adult, Mike. The portrayal is described by readers as visceral and non-sexualized, with the stark and disturbing visuals eliciting powerful reactions of disgust, nausea, and profound sympathy. This revelation immediately re-contextualizes Taehwan’s past antagonistic behavior, particularly his insomnia and his violent reaction to being kissed in his sleep by Yeonwu, which readers now understand as a severe trauma response. While not excusing his past actions, the audience's perception has shifted from animosity to empathy, viewing his cruelty as a product of deep-seated pain. A significant point of debate among readers is the unsettling parallel between Taehwan's abuse and the inciting incident of the main couple's relationship, where Taehee committed a similar non-consensual act on a sleeping Dojin. This has sparked critical discussion about the author's intent and the problematic use of the same act as both a romantic trope and a source of profound trauma. Across the board, readers commended the author for the sensitive handling of the subject and the thorough content warnings provided.

## Status
- data_status: complete
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Banana Scandal #116](/series/banana-scandal-b1a461/chapter-116)
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