• A man jumped a barricade and rushed at Ariana Grande during the "Wicked: For Good" premiere.
• Johnson Wen has been charged with public nuisance following the incident.
• Fans are demanding harsher penalties for Wen, citing Grande’s past trauma.
• Grande's co-star Cynthia Erivo intervened to protect her during the incident.
• Wen faces potential fines or jail time if convicted.

During the Asia-Pacific premiere of Wicked: For Good in Singapore, Australian man Johnson Wen, 26, jumped a barricade and approached Ariana Grande, prompting chaos at the event. Video footage shows him wrapping his arms around Grande while jumping up and down until co-star Cynthia Erivo intervened to separate them. Security swiftly removed him from the venue, according to BBC and Channel News Asia.

Wen has now been charged with "being a public nuisance" and appeared in court dressed in a white shirt via videolink. He is expected to plead guilty. If convicted, he may face fines up to S$2,000 (approximately US$1,540) or potential jail time, as reported by Channel News Asia and CBS News.

This situation has drawn significant backlash from fans, many of whom are calling for severe punishment due to Grande's traumatic experiences following past events, notably the 2017 bombing at her concert in Manchester. Fans expressed their concerns on social media, emphasizing the emotional impact this incident may have on her, according to BBC and CBS News.

The premiere continued as planned, with Grande and Erivo, who have formed a close bond during their promotional tour, showcasing their support for each other. Erivo previously shared their commitment to look after one another during stressful situations, reflecting their strong partnership amid the pressures of fame, according to CBS News.