Red-carpet intrusion at Universal Studios Singapore
A concise interactive brief: facts, timeline and a short knowledge check on the incident at the Wicked: For Good Asia-Pacific premiere.
On 13 Nov 2025, at the Asia-Pacific premiere of Wicked: For Good at Universal Studios Singapore (Resorts World Sentosa), a man identified in court records as Johnson Wen reportedly jumped over a barricade and rushed the yellow carpet, making contact with Ariana Grande. Video shared widely shows co-stars including Cynthia Erivo and Michelle Yeoh intervening and security removing the man. Court documents filed on 14 Nov show Wen was charged with being a public nuisance; he appeared without legal representation and signalled an intention to plead guilty. For legal context on the charge, the reported offence can carry a fine up to S$2,000 (or possible jail term), according to local reporting.
Video of the moment circulated hours after the event; some clips show cast members comforting Grande after the incident. Several outlets and local court reports confirm the charge and the scheduled next hearing date. Audience members present at the ticketed event included hundreds of fans who queued beforehand. For related coverage and background pieces on safety and event security, see the links below.
Short, verified datapoints for quick reading. Numbers are taken from local court filings and reporting.
Verified sources: major outlets & local court reports
26
Age of the charged man (reported)
S$2,000
Max fine for offence (reported)
13 Nov 2025
Date of the premiere (reported)
21 Nov 2025
Local film release window (reported)
Timeline
13 Nov 2025 — Premiere
Cast walked the yellow carpet at Universal Studios Singapore. Hundreds of ticketed fans attended the ticketed event.
Clip circulates
Video shows an individual jumping a barricade, approaching Ariana Grande, then being pulled away by co-stars and security.
14 Nov 2025 — Court
Court documents show the individual, named in reporting as Johnson Wen, was charged with being a public nuisance and indicated he would plead guilty.
Context
Social responses varied; viewers urged legal action and raised concerns about repeat stage-invader behaviour visible on the individual’s social feeds.
Quick check — what did the court charge the man with?
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The piece summarised the incident at the premiere, the immediate response of cast and security, the court charge recorded on 14 Nov, and public reactions reported online. Further official updates are expected only through court filings and authorised statements.
