Well, when it comes to Kim Hye-ja’s career highlights, there’s one standout that really defines her legacy—her highest-rated work is undoubtedly Mother (2009). Interestingly enough, and quite uniquely, that same film also happens to be considered her lowest rated in some circles. So, in a way, Kim Hye-ja’s most acclaimed and most debated piece of work is actually one and the same: Mother (2009). It just goes to show how powerful and polarizing her performance was. Kim Hye-ja truly left a mark with that role, and fans still talk about Kim Hye-ja’s portrayal years later. Whether you see it as her peak or find it controversial, there’s no denying that Kim Hye-ja delivered something unforgettable.