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Devoted fans of the actress are urging that a man who leaped a barrier and seized the celebrity during Thursday's Wicked: For Good launch be arrested or expelled from Singapore.

A viral video shows the person identified as Johnson Wen pushing past photographers and rushing toward Grande while the cast made its way down a promenade flanked by supporters.

Cast member Cynthia Erivo promptly wrested the shocked star away from Mr Wen, who was observed being led away of the premiere by event staff.

Mr Wen stated on Instagram late on Thursday that he was "free after being taken in", though official papers revealed that he was set to appear on Friday morning. It is uncertain if he was faced legal action.

History of Event Invasions

This is not the first time for Mr Wen, who describes himself as a "Notorious Troublemaker", has disrupted a concert or event. His Instagram profile contains clips of him disrupting other celebrity events, including rushing the platform at Katy Perry's Sydney show in recently and in a similar way during The Chainsmokers concert in the area last winter.

"Steps should be implemented taken against him as this is obviously a criminal offence," stated an Instagram commenter, in a reply to a video Mr Wen posted of his act.

"This appears to be a habit... why are you not imprisoned?" another Instagram user remarked.

Followers Express Concern Over Ariana's Safety

Numerous supporters blamed Mr Wen for "triggering past anxiety" Grande, who had discussed experiencing PTSD after a suicide bomb attack at the conclusion of her spring 2017 show in Manchester, resulting in the death of 22 people and harming hundreds.

"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 another comment on Instagram.

A number of attendees also criticised guards at the Thursday event for not being vigilant enough; while some requested digital services to ban Mr Wen's content.

Reaction and Premiere Information

In clips spreading on the internet, Grande looked shocked when she was grabbed by the individual. Her fellow actors Michelle Yeoh and Erivo can be seen reassuring her while Mr Wen was escorted away by staff.

Grande has not issued a statement on the situation, and the premiere activities carried on uninterrupted.

Numerous of fans had gathered in a sea of emerald and rose at the Wicked: For Good regional premiere in a Singapore venue, including a number who had queued for as long as a significant duration before it commenced.

The motion picture, to be launched on 21 November, is the sequel of a two-part interpretation of the acclaimed stage musical Wicked, which revolves around the unlikely bond between two contrasting witches.

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

Grande, who portrays the character Glinda Glinda, was decked out in a rosé glittering gown at the event while Erivo, who plays the wicked witch, wore a sleek black dress embroidered with roses.

They were alongside co-star Jeff Goldblum.

The first movie, Wicked, was the most successful film of the previous year in the UK, and earned 10 award recognitions, securing two for excellent wardrobe and set decoration.