Jesse Lingard eats a live octopus, showcasing his introduction to Korean cuisine
Yasmine Green
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Jesse Lingard, the footballer from South Korean club FC Seoul, decided to explore traditional Korean dishes by visiting the Gwangjang Market, where he sampled street food. He shared the results of this culinary adventure on his YouTube channel.
Lingard opted to try a live octopus, which was wriggling right on his plate. It seems the Englishman wasn't expecting this, as it both surprised and shocked him, causing doubts about whether he could actually try such a dish. Jesse admitted he was afraid to eat the octopus because it was moving.
However, after he eventually ate his dish, the Englishman smirked and declared that it was quite easy, and his fear was just an act. He also acknowledged that the food was actually quite good.
Yet, among the street food, he preferred other dishes, including the sweet and sour chicken. Overall, Lingard rated Korean street food a 10 out of 10, stating that he really likes it.
Notably, in the newly started current season of the Korean K-League, Seoul is in 4th place after 5 rounds. The team has 8 points, trailing the leader by 4 points.
