About One Direction
One Direction (1D) are an English-Irish pop boy band based in London, composed of Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and previously, Zayn Malik until his departure from the band in March 2015. After finishing 3rd in the British X Factor tv show in 2010, they were propelled to international success by social media. One Direction's five albums, Up All Night (2011), Take Me Home (2012), Midnight Memories (2013), Four(2014), and Made in the A.M. (2015), topped charts in most major markets, and generated hit singles including "What Makes You Beautiful", "Live While We're Young", "Little Things", "Best Song Ever", "Story of My Life", "Drag Me Down" and "Perfect". Their success has often been compared to the craze of Beatle-mania due to their dedicated fan base and unbelievable record sales. The band went on hiatus in January 2016, allowing all members to pursue their solo careers. ... Show More