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Loyal followers of the pop star are urging that a individual who jumped a barrier and touched the celebrity during the recent Wicked: For Good premiere be arrested or expelled from Singapore.

A viral footage shows the individual from Australia shoving aside photographers and rushing toward Grande while the performers walked down a promenade accompanied by supporters.

Fellow actress Cynthia Erivo quickly pulled the stunned star away from Mr Wen, who was observed being escorted out of the event by security officers.

Mr Wen posted on Instagram late on Thursday that he was "released after being detained", though court documents indicated that he was set to attend court on the following morning. It is uncertain if he was faced legal action.

Pattern of Disruptions

This is part of a pattern for Mr Wen, who labels himself a "Notorious Troublemaker", has invaded a concert or event. His Instagram feed contains videos of him disrupting other celebrity events, including rushing the platform at the pop singer's Sydney concert in June this year and in a similar way during The Chainsmokers concert in the city last winter.

"There needs to be action enforced against him as this is clearly a punishable act," stated an Instagram user, in a reply to a video Mr Wen shared of his behavior.

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

Supporters Show Disapproval Over the Star's Past Trauma

Many supporters accused Mr Wen for "re-traumatising" Grande, who had revealed dealing with trauma-related anxiety after a terrorist explosion at the end of her 2017 show in Manchester, claiming the lives of 22 people and wounding many.

"Ariana has been through so many scary things... and at her Manchester concert and you thought it would be fun to jump the barricade?" wrote a further message on Instagram.

Several supporters also faulted guards at the premiere for not being adequately prepared; while others demanded social media platforms to ban Mr Wen's videos.

Response and Premiere Information

In footage spreading on the internet, Grande appeared shocked when she was grabbed by the man. Her co-stars Michelle Yeoh and Erivo can be spotted comforting her while Mr Wen was led out by staff.

Grande has remained silent on the event, and the premiere activities proceeded as normal.

Many of supporters had gathered in a sea of colorful attire at the Wicked: For Good regional launch in a Singapore mall, including a number who had waited for as long as eight hours before it began.

The movie, to be released on 21 November, is the sequel of a two-part version of the acclaimed Broadway and West End production Wicked, which focuses on the unexpected bond between two contrasting characters.

The production itself is a spin-off of the 1900 children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Grande, who plays the good witch Glinda, was decked out in a light pink glittering gown at the event while Erivo, who acts as the wicked witch, wore a sleek black dress featuring roses.

They were joined by fellow actor Jeff Goldblum.

The initial film, Wicked, was the highest-grossing film of 2024 in the UK, and received 10 award recognitions, earning a pair for excellent wardrobe and production design.