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Loyal followers of the actress are calling for that a man who leaped a barricade and grabbed the celebrity during Thursday's Wicked: For Good launch be detained or deported from Singapore.

A circulating clip depicts the individual from Australia bypassing camera operators and charging at Grande while the cast proceeded down a promenade accompanied by supporters.

Cast member Cynthia Erivo immediately pulled the shocked star away from Mr Wen, who was seen being led away of the premiere by security officers.

Mr Wen stated on Instagram late on Thursday that he was "let go after being detained", though legal records indicated that he was due to be present on the next day. It is unknown if he was formally accused.

Record of Incidents

This is not an isolated incident for Mr Wen, who labels himself a "Controversial Figure", has disrupted a performance. His Instagram account features videos of him interrupting other high-profile occasions, including rushing the platform at the pop singer's Sydney concert in earlier this year and in a like fashion during The Chainsmokers concert in the same location last December.

"There needs to be action applied against him as this is evidently a punishable act," stated an Instagram commenter, in a response to a video Mr Wen posted of his act.

"You've done this repeatedly... how are you not behind bars?" a different Instagram user wrote.

Supporters Voice Worry Over the Star's Safety

Numerous fans blamed Mr Wen for "re-traumatising" Grande, who had discussed experiencing trauma-related anxiety after a devastating incident at the conclusion of her 2017 concert in Manchester, claiming the lives of 22 people and injuring numerous individuals.

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

A number of supporters also questioned security officers at the gathering for not being adequately prepared; while some requested social media platforms to remove Mr Wen's content.

Reaction and Premiere Information

In footage circulating online, Grande looked startled when she was approached by the individual. Her co-stars Michelle Yeoh and Erivo can be seen reassuring her while Mr Wen was removed by staff.

Grande has not commented on the event, and the premiere activities carried on uninterrupted.

Numerous of supporters had gathered in a crowd of colorful attire at the Wicked: For Good Asia-Pacific premiere in a Singapore venue, including some who had waited for as long as eight hours before it started.

The movie, to be premiered on the 21st of November, is the second of a dual adaptation of the acclaimed theatrical show Wicked, which focuses on the surprising bond between two very different witches.

The show itself is a adaptation of the 1900 story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Grande, who portrays the benevolent sorceress Glinda, was adorned in a rosé glittering gown at the event while Erivo, who portrays the wicked witch, wore a elegant ensemble featuring roses.

They were alongside cast member Jeff Goldblum.

The initial film, Wicked, was the highest-grossing movie of 2024 in the UK, and scored ten Oscar nominations, winning several for outstanding attire and artistic direction.