'So Scary': Video of Fan Jumping on Stage During Katy Perry's Concert Sparks Public Concern

The fan responsible for the alarming moment has reportedly been involved in similar stage invasions in the past, which ultimately led to him being banned.

A shocking moment from one of Katy Perry's recent concerts has prompted a flurry of reactions that not only praised the singer's calm response but also questioned the security's delayed response.

A video surfaced online showing a man jumping on stage and approaching Perry during her concert tour stop in Sydney on Monday, June 9. The singer experienced the frightening interruption while performing her 2008 breakout hit, "Hot N Cold."

The man suddenly appeared beside her, throwing an arm around her. Clearly startled, the singer quickly stepped out of his reach as he continued to leap around and briefly performed a Fortnite dance.

Two security personnel rushed in and tried to restrain the man, but he resisted, making it difficult for them to remove him from the stage. Meanwhile, Perry addressed the crowd with composure, "Well, there's never going to be another show like this. So just enjoy it, Sydney."

As she resumed singing, the security guards managed to usher the man to the side of the stage, where they were joined by two more personnel. Together, the team successfully escorted him off the platform and out of the spotlight.

The fan's actions sparked widespread concern online about Perry's safety and the event's security flaws. Viewers were quick to voice their alarm, with one asking, "Why did it take Security that long to help her?"

Another person described the situation plainly, "This is absolutely not ok." Someone else couldn't believe the fan's behavior, writing, "Omg flossing really? Too much - Katy stayed very chill, good for her!" Another concerned fan expressed, "So scary. My god."

Other people raised serious concerns about safety protocols: "Omg that's not okay — why didn't the security do something BEFORE???? i mean katy handled it professionally and didn't panic, true performer behavior [sic]."

One concertgoer chimed in, "I was there and she handled it super well hit [sic] I can't imagine how scary that would've been. Imagine if that person had bad intentions, security took too long."

Another user painted a grim hypothetical scenario, "Absolutely. He put hands on her. What if he had done something worse - like tried to stab her? Way too many unhinged folks looking for online infamy. If I'm her I wouldn't be able to stop thinking about how much worse this could have been."

One comment pointed out, "Whoa her security team was not on the ball!! that has to be a frightening experience." Another fan echoed the sentiment, "She needs new security or not just rely on the venue's security. I'm shocked at how long it took them."

That same fan went on to compare the situation to another high-profile incident, "There's that video from a while ago when a fan tried to grab Taylor Swift's ankle during a concert, one of the ones before Eras, and security was right behind him. Less than a second behind. It took almost 10 seconds for security to get to this guy here."

The stage invader, Johnson Wen, who goes by "Pyjama Man" online, has been charged after disrupting Perry's concert. Wen, who shared footage of the incident on his social media, appeared to celebrate the moment, captioning one post, "@katyperry 💙Dear Katy Perry thank you for letting me Dance for you on Stage 💙 You are my Favourite Singer & Astronaut 👩‍🚀🚀."

Claiming he jumped on stage simply for fun, Wen posted another video from a different angle, again addressing Perry directly, "@katyperry Dear Katy Perry thanks for letting me Dance on Stage 💙 you made my Childhood Memmory [sic] since 2008 💙 I Dreamed about meeting you!! And now it has happened 💙."

In an interview with a media outlet, Wen reflected on the moment, saying Perry appeared frightened once she realized he wasn't part of the performers. "I was about to do like extra Fortnite moves but security got there too quick," he narrated.

Wen was taken into custody on the night of the incident. He was transported to Auburn Police Station, where he was formally charged with entering enclosed land without permission and obstructing someone in the course of their duties. He has since been granted bail and is scheduled to appear at Burwood Local Court on June 23.

The 25-year-old who is currently unemployed, living in a backpacker's hostel, and has made stage invasions a personal hobby, one that has taken him across the globe. He has interrupted major events such as the Olympics in Paris, the FIFA Women's World Cup, and the men's Cricket World Cup final in India.

His stunt at the cricket event reportedly ended in trouble, as he was quickly tackled amid heavy security presence. Despite insisting that he poses no threat, Wen's repeated actions have highlighted significant lapses in event security.

Prior to the Perry concert, he had already been banned from Olympic Park for storming The Weeknd’s stage, and he's now facing a six-month ban from the precinct.

Wen has accumulated approximately $20,000 in fines related to his antics. He now claims that the incident at Perry's concert will be his final one, citing the growing legal consequences of his behavior.