Post-Cannes, she starred in 2008 film "My Dear Enemy", playing an unemployed single woman who reacquaints herself with her ex-boyfriend. After starring in "My Dear Enemy", Jeon gave birth to a daughter and rested for a while. In October 2009, she was honored by the French government with the Chevalier des Arts et Lettres medal for her contribution to the arts. The following year, she returned to star in Im Sang-soo's 2010 controversial remake "The Housemaid". Jeon came back to Cannes once again as the film was chosen to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival.