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Devoted followers of the pop star are calling for that a man who breached a barricade and seized the performer during Thursday's Wicked: For Good launch be arrested or deported from Singapore.

A widely shared clip depicts the Australian man shoving aside camera operators and charging at Grande while the actors proceeded down a promenade flanked by supporters.

Fellow actress Cynthia Erivo promptly guided the surprised star away from Mr Wen, who was seen being escorted out of the premiere by security officers.

Mr Wen stated on Instagram recently that he was "let go after being taken in", though court documents revealed that he was scheduled to attend court on the following morning. It is uncertain if he was formally accused.

Record of Incidents

This is part of a pattern for Mr Wen, who describes himself as a "Notorious Troublemaker", has crashed a performance. His Instagram account features recordings of him interrupting other star-studded functions, including breaching the performance area at the artist's Sydney concert in June this year and in a comparable manner during The Chainsmokers performance in the city last winter.

"Measures must be taken enforced against him as this is clearly a legal violation," stated an Instagram follower, in a reply to a video Mr Wen posted of his act.

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

Supporters Show Disapproval Over Grande's Past Trauma

Several supporters blamed Mr Wen for "triggering past anxiety" Grande, who had spoken of dealing with PTSD after a suicide bomb attack at the finale of her May 2017 performance in Manchester, killing 22 people and harming many.

"The star has endured numerous terrifying experiences... including the Manchester tragedy, and you believed breaching security was amusing?" wrote one more comment on Instagram.

Several fans also criticised event staff at the premiere for not being adequately prepared; while others demanded digital services to remove Mr Wen's content.

Aftermath and Event Details

In footage spreading on the internet, Grande appeared startled when she was approached by the individual. Her cast members Michelle Yeoh and Erivo can be observed comforting her while Mr Wen was led out by staff.

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

Numerous of fans had gathered in a sea of green and pink at the Wicked: For Good international premiere in a Singapore shopping center, including several who had queued for as long as eight hours before it began.

The movie, to be launched on November 21, is the sequel of a two-film version of the popular theatrical production Wicked, which focuses on the unlikely bond between two very different characters.

The show itself is a derivative of the classic story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Grande, who portrays the good witch Glinda, was dressed in a rosé glittering gown at the gathering while Erivo, who portrays the villainous character, wore a elegant ensemble featuring roses.

They were alongside co-star Jeff Goldblum.

The first movie, Wicked, was the most successful motion picture of 2024 in the UK, and scored 10 Oscar nominations, winning a pair for excellent wardrobe and artistic direction.