Here's how the pilot episodes of hottest Korean series "Legend of the Blue Sea" and "Goblin" fared in the rating games on May 8, 2017 according to Kantar Media Total Philippines (Urban + Rural)
1. Fans tuned in to the pilot episode of “Legend of the Blue Sea” starring Lee Min Ho as it scored a national TV rating of 15.5%, compared to “Wowowin” with only 11.8%.
2. Korean drama “Goblin” also debuted strongly, hitting 12.1% versus “Scarlet Heart” (6.1%).
3. “Pusong Ligaw” kept its lead with a national TV rating of 19.3%, while “Legally Blind” only garnered 11%.
4. “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” secured the top spot with 37.9%, beating “Encantadia” that got 23.8%.
5. “My Dear Heart” beat its rival program as it scored 25.8% versus “Destined to be Yours” that recorded 16.9%.