The Start-Up PH pilot episode started on a high note as it wins in TV ratings and Twitter trends.

On Monday, September 26, GMA Network’s most anticipated Korean drama adaptation, Start-Up PH, premiered with a bang after being warmly welcomed by netizens and televiewers.

Based on the rating report from Nielsen Philippines NUTAM People’s data, Start-Up PH‘ pilot episode scored a rating of 9.7%, beating its rival program 2 Good To Be True by 5.1% at 4.6%.

Aside from TV ratings, Start-Up PH also captured Twitter Philippines’ top trending topics.

The hashtag #SUPHWorldPremiere landed on the top spot of the nationwide Twitter trends.

Netizens were all praises for the good execution and cinematography of the Kapuso drama series.

“Well-executed, good cinematography and camera works. Congrats GMA!!! #SUPHWorldPremiere #StartUpPH ALDENxSUPH GoodBoyTristan,” – @allanpmartinez

“#StartUpPH opening was like a movie. Very creative script with the setting. Great Job! This is the best pilot ever! Congratulations to all the cast of Start-up PH, you deserve the highest ratings. #SUPHWorldPremiere,” – @ELOI_julz01

“I’m so lovin’ the cinematography #SUPHWorldPremiere • #StartUpPH #ALDENRichards •@aldenrichards02  ALDENxSUPH GoodBoyTristan,” – @ecarml

Aside from netizens, several Kapuso celebrities also took to social media and raved about the pilot episode of the Alden Richards-Bea Alonzo-starrer drama series.

Kapuso superstar Marian Rivera in an Instagram story on Monday posted Start-Up PH’s official poster with the caption congratulating Bea Alonzo, Alden Richards, and Jeric Gonzales.

Carla Abellana, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Jo Berry and Shaira Diaz also greeted the casts for the show’s successful pilot episode.

Start-Up PH is the Filipino adaptation of the hit Korean series Start-Up, which features the story of a group of young and ambitious entrepreneurs who want to make a mark in the world of start-up tech companies.