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Passionate fans of the pop star are urging that a person who jumped a barrier and seized the performer during Thursday's Wicked: For Good premiere be arrested or removed from Singapore.

A viral footage reveals the individual from Australia shoving aside photographers and lunging at Grande while the cast proceeded down a promenade flanked by onlookers.

Fellow actress Cynthia Erivo immediately guided the shocked actress away from Mr Wen, who was spotted being removed of the gathering by event staff.

Mr Wen shared on Instagram Thursday evening that he was "free after being arrested", though court documents revealed that he was scheduled to appear on the following morning. It is uncertain if he was formally accused.

Record of Event Invasions

This is part of a pattern for Mr Wen, who labels himself a "Notorious Troublemaker", has crashed a celebrity gathering. His Instagram feed contains videos of him disrupting other celebrity events, including breaching the performance area at Katy Perry's Sydney show in recently and in a like fashion during The Chainsmokers concert in the same location last winter.

"Steps should be implemented enforced against him as this is clearly a criminal offence," wrote an Instagram commenter, in a reply to a video Mr Wen shared of his behavior.

"You've done this repeatedly... how are you not behind bars?" one Instagram user remarked.

Fans Express Concern Over Grande's Safety

Many supporters blamed Mr Wen for "causing further distress" Grande, who had revealed suffering from PTSD after a devastating incident at the finale of her 2017 show in Manchester, resulting in the death of 22 people and injuring many.

"The star has endured numerous terrifying experiences... including the Manchester tragedy, and you believed breaching security was amusing?" commented another message on Instagram.

Several fans also criticised guards at the Thursday event for not being vigilant enough; while some called for social media platforms to ban Mr Wen's videos.

Reaction and Premiere Information

In videos spreading on the internet, Grande seemed surprised when she was touched by the individual. Her co-stars Michelle Yeoh and Erivo can be observed reassuring her while Mr Wen was led out by security.

Grande has not issued a statement on the event, and the remaining proceedings continued without further issues.

Numerous of supporters had gathered in a mass of colorful attire at the Wicked: For Good Asia-Pacific launch in a Singapore venue, including a number who had waited for as long as a significant duration before it started.

The film, to be released on November 21, is the sequel of a two-part adaptation of the acclaimed stage production Wicked, which centers on the surprising bond between two distinct witches.

The production itself is a adaptation of the 1900 book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Grande, who acts as the good witch Glinda, was decked out in a rosé sequin dress at the premiere while Erivo, who portrays the wicked witch, wore a sleek black dress featuring roses.

They were alongside fellow actor Jeff Goldblum.

The first movie, Wicked, was the top-earning movie of 2024 in the UK, and earned 10 award recognitions, securing two for excellent wardrobe and artistic direction.