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Loyal fans of the actress are urging that a individual who leaped a barrier and touched the celebrity during Thursday's Wicked: For Good launch be taken into custody or deported from Singapore.

A circulating clip shows the Australian man shoving aside media personnel and charging at Grande while the actors made its way down a promenade surrounded by onlookers.

Cast member Cynthia Erivo promptly pulled the stunned actress away from Mr Wen, who was observed being removed of the event by security officers.

Mr Wen shared on Instagram late on Thursday that he was "let go after being taken in", though legal records indicated that he was set to be present on Friday morning. It is uncertain if he was charged.

History of Disruptions

This is not the first time for Mr Wen, who describes himself as a "Controversial Figure", has disrupted a celebrity gathering. His Instagram account contains clips of him interrupting other celebrity events, including jumping on stage at Katy Perry's Sydney show in June this year and in a similar way during The Chainsmokers event in the area last year.

"Steps should be implemented taken against him as this is clearly a punishable act," wrote an Instagram user, in a reply to a video Mr Wen shared of his act.

"Oh wow so you do this a lot... how aren't you in jail?" a different Instagram user remarked.

Supporters Express Concern Over Ariana's Safety

Several fans accused Mr Wen for "causing further distress" Grande, who had revealed dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder after a devastating incident at the end of her 2017 performance in Manchester, killing 22 people and injuring 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?" commented a further response on Instagram.

A number of attendees also questioned guards at the Thursday event for not being vigilant enough; while others requested digital services to block Mr Wen's videos.

Aftermath and Premiere Information

In videos shared widely, Grande seemed shocked when she was grabbed by the individual. Her fellow actors Michelle Yeoh and Erivo can be seen comforting her while Mr Wen was escorted away by guards.

Grande has remained silent on the event, and the rest of the event proceeded as normal.

Many of fans had assembled in a crowd of green and pink at the Wicked: For Good regional premiere in a Singapore venue, including several who had waited for as long as a significant duration before it commenced.

The movie, to be launched on 21 November, is the follow-up of a two-part adaptation of the acclaimed theatrical production Wicked, which focuses on the unexpected bond between two contrasting sorceresses.

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

Grande, who portrays the good witch Glinda, was decked out in a champagne pink glittering gown at the premiere while Erivo, who portrays the wicked witch, wore a black tube gown decorated with roses.

They were alongside co-star Jeff Goldblum.

The first movie, Wicked, was the top-earning movie of 2024 in the UK, and received a dozen Oscar nominations, earning a pair for outstanding attire and artistic direction.