However, the advent of affordable smartphones and unrestricted internet access in Myanmar (following the political reforms of the 2010s) created a vacuum. Traditional celebrities were slow to adopt digital platforms. Moe Hay Ko was not. She transitioned from a minor film actress to a full-fledged digital creator, leveraging Facebook Live and YouTube to broadcast directly to millions.
A recurring theme in her digital content is the critique of social behaviors. Notably, Moe Hay Ko has produced content addressing the behavior of fans during the Thingyan (Water Festival). In videos that went viral, she criticized men who used the festival as an excuse for harassment, and she openly admonished fans who pestered celebrities for photos during private moments.
Moe Hay Ko's career began in 1999 as a model with the John Lwin modeling agency. Her success on the runway and in commercials eventually paved the way for her film debut in 2005 with .