Popular Foreign Soccer Player Looks Unrecognizable With Viral “Korean” Transformation
Popular foreign soccer player Jesse Lingard has sparked shock with his unrecognizable “Korean” transformation.

The star currently lives in Seoul, where he plays for the FC Seoul team.
Recently, Jesse appeared in a video for GQ KOREA.
Along with sharing his thoughts about being in Seoul, the soccer star shared some of the contents of his bag. It’s a very common segment and Korean stars often appear and share stories behind the items.
The “transformation” of the soccer stars visuals instantly went viral.
💈✂️| Jesse Lingard has a new look as he films a commercial for GQ Korea.
Opinions on it? pic.twitter.com/7tWnDuFL54
— george (@StokeyyG2) May 27, 2025
In a video on TikTok…
@prince.ryank Can’t even recognize him! 😭 #football #footballtiktok #soccer #fyp #explore #premierleague #championsleague Jesse Lingard GQ Korea. Jesse Lingard Wembley. Jesse Lingard 17/18 Manchester United.
Netizens thought he had undergone a “Korean” transformation, with people speaking about the change in his hair and even commenting on the color of his skin, hinting at the beauty standards in Korea that tends to favor a pale complexion.



It has made international headlines, with soccer fans from all over the world shocked by the transformation.