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One Direction, often shortened to 1D, are an English-Irish pop boy band formed in London in 2010. The group is composed of Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and previously Zayn Malik until his departure from the group in March 2015. They became one of the best-selling boy groups of all time before going on an indefinite ...
- 2010–2016
- Zayn Malik
- London, England
Apr 14, 2024 · One Direction, British-Irish male vocal group whose stylish good looks and bright pop-rock sound captivated young fans around the world in the early 2010s. The group formed in 2010 on the British TV show The X Factor, and their first hit song was ‘What Makes You Beautiful.’ Learn more about their origin and career.
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- Liam Payne. After One Direction's split, Liam Payne released his first solo EP, First Time, in 2018, followed by his debut studio album, LP1, the following year.
- Harry Styles. Oh, Harry Styles, how we adore you! Following the band's breakup, Styles released his self-titled debut album in 2017. In 2019, he returned with his second album, Fine Line, spawning the song of summer, "Watermelon Sugar," in 2020 and earning him his first Grammy Award in 2021.
- Zayn Malik. As the first member to leave the band in 2015, Zayn Malik set out to "be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight."
- Louis Tomlinson. Louis Tomlinson, the oldest member of the boy band, was also the first to become a father, welcoming his first child, son Freddie Reign, in January 2016 with ex Briana Jungwirth.
Nov 16, 2023 · Harry’s full name is Harry Edward Styles. His Twitter is @Harry_Styles. One Direction finished third on the seventh series of UK’s X Factor. Liam’s middle name is James. Liam’s star sign is Virgo. Louis’ middle name is William. Louis was born on Christmas Eve in 1991. Zayn was born on January 12, 1993.
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Welcome to the official One Direction website. Visit for the archived journal posts, past events, band photos, as well as all their music, singles and albums.
Jul 22, 2022 · Chris Hyde/Getty Images. One Direction formed in 2010 and they've been on indefinite hiatus for the last six years. Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, and Zayn Malik have gotten matching ...
Jul 23, 2020 · Ten years ago today, July 23, One Direction created the universe. Read an excerpt from Maria Sherman's new book on boy bands, Larger Than Life, about 1D's formation and meteoric rise.
