Johnson Wen, 26, earned the nickname “Pyjama Man” by crashing celebrity events for social media fame. Over the course oftwo years, he disrupted concerts, premieres, and sports events across three continents—Melbourne, Singapore, and Brisbane.
He films every incident and posts it online. His behavior escalated from basic concert interference to run-ins with police. Yet he continues disrupting events despite facing serious consequences. His removal from Lady Gaga’s Brisbane concert in December represents his latest celebrity-targeting stunt.
The Cost of Notoriety
Before his December incident, Australian courts had charged Wen with multiple offenses involving disruptions at concerts and sports events.
He accumulated roughly $13,000 in fines across several cases. Financial penalties haven’t stopped him. Venue bans and legal charges have failed to interrupt his pattern either.
This suggests money alone won’t deter him. His motivation extends beyond simple attention-seeking or a lack of consequences.
The 2023 Football Stadium Breach
In August 2023, Wen breached the FIFA Women’s World Cup final at Stadium Australia in Sydney. England faced Spain that day. Wen evaded security and ran onto the field during live play.
Players paused as he charged toward them. Security tackled and removed him quickly. Play resumed without major delay.
This marked one of his earliest major disruptions at an international sporting event.
Olympic Track and Field Disruption
On August 4, 2024, Wen sprinted onto the men’s 100-meter track at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Security intercepted him immediately before he reached the runners.
The race experienced a delay, although no one confirmed whether Wen was responsible for it. Officials banned him from Stade de France for three years.
He also received a permanent ban from all future Olympic Games. His stunt at one of the world’s most secure events shocked organizers.
The Katy Perry Concert Tackle
In June 2025, Wen rushed the stage during Katy Perry’s concert in Sydney. He grabbed her shoulder before security tackled him down.
Later, Wen said he wanted to perform dance moves. Perry appeared startled but kept performing. Australian authorities charged him with two offenses.
The court banned him from Sydney Olympic Park for six months. This incident reinforced his status as a repeat disruptor.
The Weeknd Melbourne Stage Invasion
In October 2024, Wen invaded the stage during The Weeknd’s Melbourne concert at Marvel Stadium. He ran directly at the performer mid-song.
Security removed him before he reached The Weeknd. Accor Stadium (the venue owner) banned him for life from all their locations.
This lifetime ban showed how seriously venues now treat his disruptions. Each incident increased the severity of his consequences.
Cricket World Cup Field Intrusion
On November 19, 2023, Wen breached the ICC Cricket World Cup final at Narendra Modi Stadium in India. He ran onto the field and put his arm around cricket player Virat Kohli.
Kohli immediately shrugged him off. Security escorted Wen away. Afterward, Wen claimed he simply wanted to meet Kohli.
This incident expanded his disruptive pattern to major international sporting events beyond football and track.
The Wicked Premiere Incident
On November 13, 2025, Wen jumped over a barricade during the “Wicked: For Good” premiere in Singapore. He ran at Ariana Grande, grabbed her shoulders, and hugged her while jumping.
Grande visibly startled. Co-star Cynthia Erivo immediately positioned herself between them and pulled Grande away. Security removed Wen from the carpet.
Wen attempted the breach a second time that same evening, but security personnel pinned him down before he could make contact.
The Singapore Court Proceedings
Singapore arrested Wen on November 14, 2025. On November 17, Judge Christopher Goh sentenced him to nine days in jail after he pleaded guilty to the charge of public nuisance.
Goh called Wen “attention-seeking.” Prosecutor Jane Lim labeled him a “serial intruder” with “no remorse.”
Prosecutors noted Wen posted his stunts online “seeking fame.” Goh emphasized that Singapore doesn’t tolerate such behavior. The nine-day sentence shocked Wen’s supporters globally.
Deportation and Ban
After serving his nine-day jail term, Singapore deported Wen to Australia on November 23, 2025. Officials permanently barred him from ever returning to Singapore.
The combination—jail time, deportation, and a lifetime re-entry ban—demonstrated Singapore’s determination that Wen posed an ongoing threat.
Judge Goh hoped the prison sentence would end his disruptions. However, Goh acknowledged that Wen might try again. The judge’s concerns proved correct within weeks.
The Failed Brisbane Disguise
Just 26 days after his deportation from Singapore, Wen purchased a $700 VIP ticket to Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball concert in Brisbane on December 9, 2025.
He tried disguising himself with a black wig and a fake mustache. Early-arriving fans recognized him anyway and immediately alerted security.
Videos show concertgoers reacting to his presence. Attendees were clearly aware of his identity and his history of stage disruptions. His disguise failed completely.
Pre-Event Security Alert
Lady Gaga’s tour team briefed Suncorp Stadium security about Wen before the concert. The venue designated him as a “person of interest” and did not allow him inside.
This proactive intelligence-sharing marked a major shift in venue security strategy. Venues moved from simply reacting to disruptions to predicting and preventing them.
This strategy relied on documented behavioral patterns of known disruptors. The pre-event planning ensured that security would execute removal as routine protocol, not an emergency response.
The Brisbane Removal
Security identified Wen before the 8 p.m. Lady Gaga concert began. They escorted him from Suncorp Stadium immediately. Fans cheered when security removed him.
Early concertgoers had recognized him despite his disguise and reported him to the authorities. Lady Gaga performed her entire show without incident. The disruption never happened because security caught Wen before he could approach the stage.
This successful prevention demonstrated how updated protocols effectively protected performers and audiences from serial disruptors.
Wen’s Social Media Confirmation
After his Brisbane removal, Wen posted on Instagram: “Got kicked out of Lady Gaga concert! The show doesn’t start till 8pm! The early fans were booing me.”
He viewed his ejection as content worth sharing. His pattern showed consistent self-documentation of disruptions. Despite facing jail time, international notoriety, and recent deportation, he continued to frame his removals as shareable moments.
His willingness to self-document proved that social media incentivizes his behavior. Consequences became content instead of warnings.
Pattern Recognition and Industry Response
Wen’s repeated disruptions forced major venues to adopt predictive security measures. Instead of simply waiting for invaders to breach security, venues now maintain intelligence files on known disruptors.
Teams conduct pre-event briefings about documented threats. The Lady Gaga concert removal showed the successful execution of this new approach. Venues stopped treating stage invaders as inevitable minor disruptions.
They now view them as serious security threats requiring proactive identification and swift removal. The industry fundamentally changed its response strategy.
Legal Trajectory and Future Consequences
Wen’s Singapore conviction now appears on his permanent record, complicating his international travel and event attendance.
Australian authorities filed multiple charges for his concert disruptions, resulting in fines and venue bans. Additional breaches could trigger escalated criminal charges across multiple countries. His behavior pattern—purchasing tickets and disguising himself—demonstrates clear planning and forethought.
Prosecutors in multiple jurisdictions view his premeditation as evidence of deliberate, ongoing criminal behavior. His legal situation continues to deteriorate with each new incident he attempts to commit.
The Social Media Amplification Effect
Wen films each disruption, edits the footage, and posts it online. Engagement from followers theoretically incentivizes more disruptions.
When Wen posts about his ejections, viewers see documentation of his attempts—not failures. This dynamic creates a feedback loop where consequences paradoxically become shareable content.
Singapore prosecutors specifically noted that Wen posts online “seeking fame.” Social media validation forms a core component of his motivation. The more followers react, the more Wen disrupts.
Comparative Analysis: Scale and Persistence
Wen’s pattern differs notably from typical stage invaders in terms of scale and persistence. Most past incidents involved single one-off breaches at isolated venues.
Wen executed multiple successful breaches across two years, spanning three continents and diverse event types, including concerts, premieres, and sports competitions.
His specificity in targeting A-list celebrities (Grande, Perry, Weeknd, Gaga, Kohli) distinguishes him from random disruptors seeking generic attention. This pattern suggests calculated, repeated targeting rather than spontaneous, impulsive behavior.
He targets specific victims intentionally.
Implications for Entertainment Security
The Wen case sparked industry-wide discussions about acceptable risk at major events. His disruptions caused no serious physical harm, but security experts emphasize that stage invasions trigger emergency protocols.
When Wen rushed Ariana Grande, security personnel had mere seconds to assess whether he posed a genuine danger or just sought attention. This ambiguity forces venues to treat every breach as potentially lethal. Security diverts resources and risks injury through forceful responses.
Venues are increasingly deploying facial recognition technology and enhancing barriers specifically to prevent serial disruptors.
The Bottom Line
Johnson Wen represents a modern security paradox—his behavior is neither politically motivated nor physically dangerous, yet his actions force venues to spend millions on security protocols. His nine-day jail sentence didn’t deter him for weeks.
His deportation and permanent ban from Singapore didn’t prevent him from attempting to enter Brisbane. The successful Lady Gaga removal showed venues adapting faster than Wen’s behavior escalates.
Yet his $700 ticket purchase and disguise attempt prove his commitment to future disruptions. The question remains: will legal consequences eventually suppress his behavior, or will social media fame override deterrent effects?
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Channel News Asia – Barricade jumper who rushed at Ariana Grande at Wicked premiere kicked out of Lady Gaga concert in Australia – November 16, 2025
Straits Times – Man who rushed at Ariana Grande at Universal Studios Singapore sentenced to nine days in jail – December 9, 2025
CNN – Serial intruder who accosted Ariana Grande at Wicked For Good premiere jailed in Singapore – November 17, 2025
Must Share News – Serial intruder gets 9 days in jail after charging at Ariana Grande at Wicked premiere – November 17, 2025
Wikipedia – Johnson Wen – December 9, 2025
Who.com.au – Serial stage invader booted from Lady Gaga’s Brisbane concert weeks after tackling Ariana Grande – December 10, 2025