Johnson Wen, the 26-year-old known as “Pyjama Man,” has turned crashing high-profile events into a two-year campaign for online fame. Dressed in pajamas at first, he has invaded concerts, sports matches, and premieres across Australia, Singapore, India, and Europe, filming each breach for social media posts that draw thousands of views. His persistence highlights a growing challenge for event organizers worldwide.
The Global Campaign of Disruption
Wen’s intrusion spree spans multiple continents and event types, targeting some of entertainment and sports’ biggest names. In August 2023, he dashed onto the field during the FIFA Women’s World Cup final at Stadium Australia in Sydney, charging toward players mid-action before security tackled him. The breach at the England-Spain match marked his entry into major international sports interruptions.
He escalated on August 4, 2024, at the Paris Olympics men’s 100-meter race, sprinting onto the track at Stade de France before being stopped short of the athletes. The incident at one of the globe’s most fortified events drew widespread surprise. His cricket debut came on November 19, 2023, when he invaded the ICC World Cup final at India’s Narendra Modi Stadium, draping an arm around player Virat Kohli, who shrugged him off.
Concert invasions became Wen’s signature. In October 2024, he bolted toward The Weeknd at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium mid-performance before guards intervened swiftly. During Katy Perry’s June 2025 Sydney concert, he stormed the stage and touched her shoulder before security brought him down; he later explained wanting to dance alongside her, though Perry continued her set unfazed.
The Singapore Incident
On November 13, 2025, at the “Wicked: For Good” premiere in Singapore, Wen vaulted a barricade, grabbed Ariana Grande in a hug, and startled her. Co-star Cynthia Erivo shielded Grande as guards removed him. He tried again that night but was pinned down short of contact.
Arrested November 14, Wen pleaded guilty to public nuisance on November 17. Judge Christopher Goh sentenced him to nine days in jail, calling him attention-seeking. Prosecutors described him as a serial intruder posting stunts online for fame. Deported to Australia on November 23 with a lifetime re-entry ban, Singapore signaled zero tolerance for such behavior.
Mounting Legal Consequences
Australian courts have hit Wen with multiple charges for event disruptions, totaling about $13,000 in fines. Venue bans have piled up without halting him, including lifetime exclusions from Accor Stadium (following The Weeknd incident), a three-year prohibition from Paris’s Stade de France, and a six-month ban from Sydney Olympic Park after the Katy Perry stage invasion. These penalties underscore that financial and access restrictions alone fail to curb his drive, which appears rooted in viral content creation rather than mere thrill-seeking.
The Failed Brisbane Disguise
Just weeks after his Singapore jail sentence, Wen remained undeterred. He bought a $700 VIP ticket for Lady Gaga’s December 9, 2025, Mayhem Ball at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium. A black wig and fake mustache fooled no one; fans spotted him early and alerted security. Pre-briefed staff, tipped off by Gaga’s team, barred entry before the 8 p.m. start. Fans cheered his removal, and the concert proceeded uninterrupted. Wen confirmed the ejection on Instagram, noting early fans booed him and framing it as fresh content.
Industry-Wide Security Shifts
Wen’s spree has prompted venues to track known disruptors via intelligence files and pre-event briefings. Proactive measures, like those at Suncorp, treat invasions as planned threats, not surprises. Some sites now explore facial recognition and stronger barriers. His Singapore record and Australian charges cloud future travel, with premeditated attempts risking harsher penalties across borders.
Social media fuels the cycle: edited videos of breaches garner engagement, turning ejections into badges of notoriety. Unlike one-off invaders, Wen’s calculated hits on stars like Grande, Perry, The Weeknd, Gaga, and Kohli span continents and event types. Event security now grapples with such cases, where non-violent acts trigger high-stakes responses, diverting resources and heightening risks. Venues spend heavily to adapt, as short sentences like Singapore’s prove fleeting deterrents. Whether escalating laws or tech will outpace Wen’s resolve remains uncertain, but his saga has redefined precautions for global spectacles.
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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