# WebtoonLib — Banana Scandal #85

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

## Chapter
- number: 85
- release_date: 2025-03-03

### Summary
The narrative has pivoted to the toxic relationship between Taehwan and Yeonwoo, introducing a pivotal flashback that provides context for Taehwan's antagonism. The appearance of a new character, identified by readers as Mike, strongly implies a history of sexual trauma, which the community believes is the root cause of Taehwan's homophobia and abusive behavior. This revelation has complicated the fandom's perception of the couple's dynamic, intensifying the debate over culpability. Many readers now emphasize that Yeonwoo's non-consensual kiss while Taehwan was sleeping was also an act of assault, recasting their relationship as mutually destructive and a "match made in hell." Amidst the conflict, a supporting character named Esther is being lauded as a voice of reason and a reader-proxy, directly confronting Yeonwoo for his lack of self-respect and his willing participation in the abusive cycle. While the new backstory offers an explanation for Taehwan's actions, it does not excuse them, and the audience remains highly critical of both characters, viewing them as "broken x broken" and in desperate need of development.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Flashbacks reveal Yeonwoo previously kissed a sleeping Taehwan without consent, fueling Yeonwoo's guilt and submission.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The narrative has pivoted to the toxic relationship between Taehwan and Yeonwoo, introducing a pivotal flashback that provides context for Taehwan's antagonism.

### Spoiler summary
The narrative has pivoted to the toxic relationship between Taehwan and Yeonwoo, introducing a pivotal flashback that provides context for Taehwan's antagonism. The appearance of a new character, identified by readers as Mike, strongly implies a history of sexual trauma, which the community believes is the root cause of Taehwan's homophobia and abusive behavior. This revelation has complicated the fandom's perception of the couple's dynamic, intensifying the debate over culpability. Many readers now emphasize that Yeonwoo's non-consensual kiss while Taehwan was sleeping was also an act of assault, recasting their relationship as mutually destructive and a "match made in hell." Amidst the conflict, a supporting character named Esther is being lauded as a voice of reason and a reader-proxy, directly confronting Yeonwoo for his lack of self-respect and his willing participation in the abusive cycle. While the new backstory offers an explanation for Taehwan's actions, it does not excuse them, and the audience remains highly critical of both characters, viewing them as "broken x broken" and in desperate need of development.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Banana Scandal #85](/series/banana-scandal-b1a461/chapter-85)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/banana-scandal-b1a461

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