Q: Is "Hyperventilation" a hentai? A: No. It contains adult themes and one or two suggestive scenes, but it is a romantic drama, not a hentai. It is rated R for mature language and intimacy.

Q: Do I need to read the webtoon first? A: No. Episode 1 of the animation stands alone perfectly. The webtoon simply provides more internal monologue (which the VOSTFR subtitles try to capture with italics).

Q: The "UPD" link says it’s Episode 1, but it’s 30 minutes long. Is that correct? A: Yes. "Episode 1" in the context of this short film often refers to the entire short (6 episodes cut as one). However, if you specifically want the first 5 minutes, look for "Part 1."

Q: Is there a French dub? A: No. There is only VOSTFR. A French dub does not exist due to budget constraints.

If you wish to watch Hyperventilation Episode 1 with French subtitles legally:

If you are looking for updated fansubs:

No article about Hyperventilation is complete without mentioning the haunting piano score. The background music, composed specifically for the short, mimics the sound of a panicked heartbeat. In Episode 1, when Young-hoon starts to hyperventilate, the piano notes become scattered and dissonant.

French fans have compared the atmosphere to the works of Wong Kar-wai (In the Mood for Love) – slow, melancholic, and erotic without being explicit.