Jesse Lingard is reborn in South Korea.

Lingard has become a completely different person, with a more positive attitude than when he played football in England.

"They're still my team," Lingard said while watching a Manchester United match replay from his Seoul apartment.

Lingard was once the target of criticism during Manchester United's slump, labeled as "destroying the club's culture" along with Paul Pogba. Now, he counters: "We're just trying to bring positivity. We win, we laugh, and we spread the spirit. Isn't that a good culture?"

At 32, Lingard went through difficult times while still in England. He struggled with physical injuries and mental stress, particularly during the period when his mother was undergoing psychological treatment.

Previously, Lingard was very secretive and didn't share his feelings with anyone. Now, he has become calmer, more mature, and more balanced in his approach to life.

At FC Seoul, Lingard is the captain and the most sought-after player in the K-League. Despite living far away from his 6-year-old daughter, which has brought Lingard to tears at the airport several times, he remains happy: "Life is wonderful. Sometimes you just need to leave to find yourself again."

Lingard doesn't see himself as a failure. Despite a shorter-than-expected time in the Premier League, he still won the FA Cup, League Cup, Europa League, and scored at the 2018 World Cup. "I feel like I've achieved something. A young boy from Warrington has overcome all of that, and that's something not everyone can do," he said.

During his search for a new club after leaving MU, Lingard was considering and deliberating between teams like Newcastle, West Ham, and Nottingham Forest. He jokingly said he would "detail the options on a rainy day." Although his season at Nottingham Forest was interrupted by a heel injury, Lingard still cherishes and values his time playing for the club.

South Korea helped Lingard to have a new lease on life.

Lingard isn't ready to stop yet. He aspires to play for another four years, considering options in the MLS or UAE. However, Lingard's heart still lies in the Premier League. He admitted: "I'm still fit enough, currently running over 7 miles (about 11 km) per game."

Surprisingly, Lingard revealed his passion for acting: "I've always thought about being an actor. Football isn't everything. If the right opportunity arises, I'm willing to invest in it and change careers."

He's even looking into appearing on a TV show in South Korea. "It might just be a cameo, but I want to try. Starting now makes sense," the former Manchester United midfielder declared.

Amidst the glitz and glamour and the criticism, Lingard doesn't shy away from past mistakes, but he also refuses to be labeled as "flashy and unfocused." He lived under immense pressure at Manchester United – from fans, the media, and even former players and football pundits.

Lingard asserted: "Ultimately, everyone is human. They (the experts) like to talk, but nobody knows what's going on behind the scenes."

And now Lingard smiles, serene in Seoul, where he has rediscovered happiness and peace. "I love the culture, I love the people here. I feel lucky," Lingard concludes.

Solskjaer speaks out about Lingard's situation at MU. Ahead of the match against Watford in the 12th round of the Premier League, the Norwegian coach said that Jesse Lingard was disappointed at not getting regular playing time at MU.