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Passionate supporters of Ariana Grande are calling for that a person who jumped a barrier and touched the celebrity during yesterday's Wicked: For Good launch be detained or expelled from Singapore.

A viral video reveals the Australian man bypassing media personnel and lunging at Grande while the cast walked down a event pathway flanked by onlookers.

Fellow actress Cynthia Erivo immediately guided the surprised star away from Mr Wen, who was spotted being led away of the event by security officers.

Mr Wen stated on Instagram recently that he was "released after being detained", though legal records revealed that he was due to attend court on the following morning. It is not clear if he was faced legal action.

History of Disruptions

This is part of a pattern for Mr Wen, who labels himself a "Controversial Figure", has invaded a celebrity gathering. His Instagram account contains clips of him disrupting other star-studded functions, including jumping on stage at the pop singer's Sydney show in recently and in a similar way during The Chainsmokers concert in the city last December.

"Steps should be implemented enforced against him as this is obviously a legal violation," stated an Instagram commenter, in a response to a video Mr Wen shared of his act.

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

Fans Express Concern Over the Star's Safety

Numerous followers criticized Mr Wen for "triggering past anxiety" Grande, who had discussed experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder after a devastating incident at the finale of her spring 2017 show in Manchester, killing 22 people and injuring numerous individuals.

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

A number of supporters also criticised event staff at the Thursday event for not being sufficiently alert; while others requested online networks to block Mr Wen's content.

Reaction and Premiere Information

In videos shared widely, Grande appeared shocked when she was touched by the intruder. Her fellow actors Michelle Yeoh and Erivo can be spotted consoling her while Mr Wen was removed by staff.

Grande has not commented on the situation, and the rest of the event carried on uninterrupted.

Numerous of attendees had gathered in a mass of colorful attire at the Wicked: For Good regional launch in a Singapore venue, including some who had queued for as long as eight hours before it started.

The motion picture, to be premiered on November 21, is the second of a dual version of the popular theatrical show Wicked, which revolves around the unexpected bond between two contrasting sorceresses.

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

Grande, who acts as the good witch Glinda, was decked out in a rosé sparkling outfit at the premiere while Erivo, who acts as the wicked witch, wore a sleek black dress decorated with roses.

They were alongside co-star Jeff Goldblum.

The previous installment, Wicked, was the top-earning movie of last year in the UK, and scored a dozen award recognitions, earning several for outstanding attire and artistic direction.