[4] Ko has discussed the issue of limited roles for Asian American actors in the United States.
Her role on The Great Indoors was originally written for a blond woman, but Ko's agent was able to get her an audition.
"[5][6] Ko joined the cast of the television series Hawaii Five-0 part way into its eighth season.
[9] In 2021, she starred alongside Canadian singer Justin Bieber in the music video of his song "Hold On".
[12] Ko is engaged to Parks & Recreation writer and producer Alan Yang.