diff --git a/rikai_config.py b/rikai_config.py
index 09dbd18..8e421dc 100644
--- a/rikai_config.py
+++ b/rikai_config.py
@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
+# Whether to automatically pause when hover over subtitles
+autopause = True
+
 # interval between checking for the next subtitle, in seconds
 update_time = 0.01
 
diff --git a/subtitles_popup_graphics.py b/subtitles_popup_graphics.py
index 4fc7b9a..6d8cf85 100644
--- a/subtitles_popup_graphics.py
+++ b/subtitles_popup_graphics.py
@@ -406,13 +406,14 @@ def enterEvent(self, event):
         if not self.already_in:
             self.already_in = True
             self.setUpdatesEnabled(True)
-            self.previously_paused = mpv_pause_status()
-            mpv_pause()
+            if self.parent.config.autopause:
+                self.previously_paused = mpv_pause_status()
+                mpv_pause()
         
         super().enterEvent(event)
     
     def leaveEvent(self, event):
-        if not self.previously_paused:
+        if self.parent.config.autopause and not self.previously_paused:
             mpv_resume()
         
         self.already_in = False