One Direction
{{Short description|English-Irish boy band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = One Direction
| image = One Direction Sydney 4.jpg
| landscape = yes
| caption = One Direction performing in Sydney on their Up All Night Tour, 2012. From left to right: Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, and Zayn Malik
| alt = Five teenage boys stand next to each other on a stage. From left to right: Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, and Zayn Malik. Tomlinson wears bright red trousers and a white t-shirt with horizontal black stripes, and smiles while gazing at the audience. Horan, Styles, Payne, and Malik all wear identical cream trousers. Horan wears a red polo shirt. Styles wears a white t-shirt with a red rim around its neckline. Payne wears a checkered dress shirt. Malik wears a white dress shirt, with red lining around the buttons and collar. Payne has his right hand on Styles' shoulder, and Malik is the only member visibly singing.
| origin = London, England
| genre = {{hlist|Pop|pop rock}}
| discography = One Direction discography
| years_active = 2010–2016{{efn|Indefinite hiatus}}
| label = {{hlist|Syco|Columbia}}
| website = {{URL|onedirectionmusic.com}}
| current_members =
| past_members = * Niall Horan
}}
One Direction, often shortened to 1D, were an English-Irish pop boy band formed in London in 2010. The group consisted of Niall Horan, Zayn Malik (until his departure in 2015), Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson. The group sold over 70 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling boy bands of all time, before going on an indefinite hiatus in 2016.
Formed on British singing competition The X Factor in 2010, the group were propelled to global success by social media. One Direction's debut single "What Makes You Beautiful" was a commercial and international success, reaching number one on the UK singles chart and being performed by the band at the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony. They became the first British act to have their debut album top the charts on the Billboard 200 with Up All Night (2011), and subsequently became the first band to have their first four albums debut at number one following the releases of Take Me Home (2012), Midnight Memories (2013), and Four (2014).
Considered teen idols, One Direction were often subject to fan hysteria comparable to Beatlemania. They embarked on four world tours, two of which were all–stadium. The band's Where We Are Tour, in support of Midnight Memories, was the highest-grossing concert tour of 2014, the highest–grossing tour by a vocal group in history, and the 15th–highest–grossing concert tour of all time, grossing $290 million. They have supported various charities, raising millions for causes like cancer research and autism, and spreading awareness of global issues such as poverty and climate change.
Worth over $1 billion, the band won nearly 200 awards, including seven Brit Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, six Billboard Music Awards, and seven American Music Awards. As the world's best-selling artist of 2013, the group were named the Global Recording Artist of the Year by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. In 2014, Billboard named the band the Artist of the Year. Forbes ranked them as the fourth highest-earning celebrities in the world in 2015 and subsequently in second in 2016. The band went on indefinite hiatus in January 2016, allowing all members to pursue solo projects.
History
=2010–2011: ''The X Factor''=
File:One Direction X Factor Live Glasgow 2 (cropped).jpg
Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson auditioned as solo candidates for the 2010 series of the British singing competition The X Factor.{{cite news | first = Kristy | last = Kelly | url = https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a331792/nicole-scherzinger-i-did-simon-cowell-a-favour-with-one-direction/ | title = Nicole Scherzinger: 'I did Simon Cowell a favour with One Direction' | website = Digital Spy | date = 26 July 2011 | access-date = 26 July 2011 | archive-date = 2 December 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111202122558/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s103/the-x-factor/news/a331792/nicole-scherzinger-i-did-simon-cowell-a-favour-with-one-direction.html | url-status = live }} They all failed to progress in the "Boys" category at the bootcamp stage of the competition, but were instead put together to form a five-piece boy band on 23 July 2010,{{cite book |last1=Trinidad |first1=Andrea |editor1-last=Brooks |editor1-first=Ann |title=The Routledge Companion to Romantic Love |date=2021 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-1-032-06147-4 |chapter='Shipping' Larry Stylinson: What makes pairing appealing boys romantic|pages=226–238}}{{rp|227}} thus qualifying for the "Groups" category. The American singer Nicole Scherzinger, a guest judge, and long-time judge Simon Cowell both claimed to have come up with the idea of forming the band. In 2013, Cowell said that it "took [him] 10 minutes to put them together as a group".{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a533467/simon-cowell-talks-one-direction-formation-it-was-my-idea/|title=Simon Cowell talks One Direction formation: 'It was my idea'|last=Harp|first=Justin|date=24 November 2013|website=Digital Spy|access-date=24 November 2013|archive-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924155924/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a533467/simon-cowell-talks-one-direction-formation-it-was-my-idea.html|url-status=live}} In 2022, The X Factor released previously unseen footage showing that Scherzinger did play a significant role in forming the band.{{cite magazine |last1=Iasimone |first1=Ashley |title='The X Factor' shows the moment One Direction was formed |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-formed-x-factor-video-1235117326/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=2 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241215102938/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-formed-x-factor-video-1235117326/ |archive-date=15 December 2024 |date=23 July 2022 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Avila |first1=Daniela |title=Nicole Scherzinger says she's 'super proud' of helping put One Direction together on 'X Factor' |url=https://people.com/music/nicole-scherzinger-addresses-footage-of-one-direction-formation/ |website=People |access-date=2 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241217051556/https://people.com/music/nicole-scherzinger-addresses-footage-of-one-direction-formation/ |archive-date=17 December 2024 |date=22 September 2022 |url-status=live}} The video revealed Horan being chosen as the band's first member, followed by Styles, Tomlinson, Payne, and Malik.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-x-factor-one-direction-formation-nicole-scherzinger-1387322/|title='The X Factor' reveals unseen footage of One Direction's formation|first1=Daniel|last1=Kreps|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=23 July 2022|access-date=30 July 2022|archive-date=30 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220730032649/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-x-factor-one-direction-formation-nicole-scherzinger-1387322/|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}} Styles came up with the band's name,{{cite web |last1=Bowman |first1=Lisa |title=Harry Styles reveals he came up with the name for One Direction |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/harry-styles-reveals-came-name-one-direction-2150976 |website=NME |access-date=8 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240617215658/https://www.nme.com/news/music/harry-styles-reveals-came-name-one-direction-2150976 |archive-date=17 June 2024 |date=17 October 2017 |url-status=live}} which has since been commonly abbreviated to 1D.{{rp|226}} For their qualifying song at the judges' houses, and their first song as a group, One Direction sang an acoustic version of "Torn".{{cite web |last1=Cerón |first1=Ella |title=One Direction sang the song that made them famous on X Factor for the first time in five years |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/one-direction-bbc-radio-1-torn-fourfive-seconds |website=Teen Vogue |access-date=8 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515081654/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/one-direction-bbc-radio-1-torn-fourfive-seconds |archive-date=15 May 2021 |date=12 November 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite magazine |last1=Tenreyro |first1=Tatiana |title=The 5 best covers by One Direction |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/best-one-direction-covers-fleetwood-mac-harry-styles-7964600/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=16 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240710165642/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/best-one-direction-covers-fleetwood-mac-harry-styles-7964600/ |archive-date=10 July 2024 |date=12 September 2017 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Blistein |first1=Jon |title=One Direction Cover Kelly Clarkson, Get Grilled by Simon Cowell in Unseen 'X Factor' Footage |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/one-direction-unseen-kelly-clarkson-cover-x-factor-watch-1234815339/ |website=Rolling Stone |access-date=16 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250126203209/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/one-direction-unseen-kelly-clarkson-cover-x-factor-watch-1234815339/ |archive-date=26 January 2025 |date=30 August 2023 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live}} Cowell later commented that their performance convinced him that they "were confident, fun, like a gang of friends, and kind of fearless as well".{{cite magazine | first = Andy | last = Greene | url = https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/exclusive-q-a-simon-cowell-on-one-directions-rise-to-stardom-20120409 | title = Exclusive Q&A: Simon Cowell on One Direction's rise to stardom | magazine = Rolling Stone | date = 9 April 2012 | access-date = 11 May 2012 | archive-date = 12 May 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120512143928/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/exclusive-q-a-simon-cowell-on-one-directions-rise-to-stardom-20120409|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}} Within the first four weeks of the live shows, they were his final act in the competition. The group quickly gained popularity in the UK, becoming a fan favourite on the show with a large online following.{{cite web |last1=Spanos |first1=Brittany |title=Flashback: One Direction Members Audition for 'The X Factor' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/one-direction-audition-x-factor-2010-223418/ |website=Rolling Stone |access-date=16 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200721162432/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/one-direction-audition-x-factor-2010-223418/ |archive-date=21 July 2020 |date=16 July 2020 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live}}
One Direction were the last contestant eliminated in the competition and finished in third place behind Matt Cardle and Rebecca Ferguson. Immediately after the final, their song "Forever Young", which would have been released if they had won The X Factor 2010, was leaked onto the internet.{{cite news |url= https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2010/dec/10/xfactor-final-results-liveblog |title= The X Factor 2010 final results show |website= The Guardian |date= 12 December 2012 |access-date= 15 March 2012 |first= Stuart |last= Heritage |archive-date= 22 September 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130922202708/http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2010/dec/10/xfactor-final-results-liveblog |url-status= live }} Shortly afterwards it was confirmed that One Direction had been signed by Cowell to a reported £2 million Syco Records record contract.{{cite news | first = Mayer | last = Nissim | url = http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/s103/the-x-factor/news/a300729/one-direction-get-gbp2m-syco-investment.html | title = One Direction 'get £2m Syco investment' | website = Digital Spy | date = 28 January 2011 | access-date = 23 October 2011 | archive-date = 28 October 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111028095349/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/s103/the-x-factor/news/a300729/one-direction-get-gbp2m-syco-investment.html | url-status = live }} Recording for their debut album began in January 2011, as they flew to Los Angeles to work with RedOne, a record producer.{{cite news | first = Ed | last = Miller | url = http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/sony-excited-about-one-direction-potential/046464 | title = Sony excited about One Direction potential | website = Music Week | date = 16 August 2011 | access-date = 27 July 2012 | archive-date = 2 December 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131202230514/http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/sony-excited-about-one-direction-potential/046464 | url-status = live }} A book licensed by One Direction, One Direction: Forever Young (Our Official X Factor Story), was published by HarperCollins in February 2011.{{cite web | first = Alex | last = Fletcher | url = http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/s103/the-x-factor/news/a304324/one-direction-release-autobiography.html | title = One Direction release autobiography | website = Digital Spy | date = 17 February 2011 | access-date = 14 January 2012 | archive-date = 19 December 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111219135506/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/s103/the-x-factor/news/a304324/one-direction-release-autobiography.html | url-status = dead }} The same month, the boy band and other contestants from the series participated in the X Factor Live Tour. During the tour, the group performed for 500,000 people throughout the UK. After the tour concluded in April 2011, the group continued working on their debut album.
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| style="text-align:centre"|Episode
! style="text-align:centre"|Song Choice ! style="text-align:centre"|Theme ! style="text-align:centre"|Result{{cite report |publisher=The X Factor |date= 2010|title=The X Factor final voting numbers |url=http://xfactor.itv.com/_uploads/userassets/files/vote2010.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110124050027/http://xfactor.itv.com/_uploads/userassets/files/vote2010.pdf |archive-date=24 January 2011}} ! style="text-align:centre"|{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| rowspan="5"| Auditions
|Harry Styles: "Hey, Soul Sister" / "Isn't She Lovely" |rowspan="5"| Free Choice |rowspan="5"| Advanced to bootcamp, where they were eliminated individually; One Direction is formed and advances to judges' houses |
| Zayn Malik: "Let Me Love You" |
| Liam Payne: "Cry Me a River" |
| Niall Horan: "So Sick" |
| Louis Tomlinson: "Elvis Ain't Dead" / "Hey There Delilah" |
| Judges' Houses
|"Torn" |Free Choice |Advanced to the live shows |
| Live Show 1
|"Viva la Vida" |Number-One Singles |Safe (4th) – 10.04% |
| Live Show 2
|"My Life Would Suck Without You" |Musical Heroes |Safe (3rd) – 9.84% |
| Live Show 3
|"Nobody Knows" |Guilty Pleasures |Safe (3rd) – 11.08% |
| Live Show 4
| "Total Eclipse of the Heart" |Halloween |Safe (4th) – 11.79% |
| Live Show 5
| "Kids in America" |American Anthems |Safe (3rd) – 12.13% |
| Live Show 6
| "Something About the Way You Look Tonight" |Songs By Elton John |Safe (3rd) – 14.44% |
| Live Show 7
|Songs By the Beatles |Safe (4th) – 12.65% |
| rowspan="2"|Quarter-Final
|rowspan="2"|Rock |rowspan="2"|Safe (4th) – 11.90% |
| "You Are So Beautiful" |
| rowspan="2"|Semi-Final
|Club Classics |rowspan="2"|Safe (3rd) – 17.38% |
| "Chasing Cars"
|Song To Get You Into The Final |
| rowspan="3"|Final
|"Your Song" |Free Choice |rowspan="2"|Safe (3rd) – 18.54% |
| "She's the One" (with Robbie Williams)
|Celebrity Duet |
| "Torn"
|Free Choice |Eliminated (3rd) – 20.72% |
=2011–2012: ''Up All Night''=
File:One Direction Glasgow 3.jpg, January 2012|alt=Four teenage boys standing next to each other and singing on a stage. All four are wearing dress shirts and trousers. Left to right: Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Harry Styles.]]
Released in September 2011 in the UK and Ireland, One Direction's debut single, "What Makes You Beautiful", was a commercial and international success. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart after becoming the most pre-ordered Sony Music Entertainment single in history.{{cite news|first=Lewis|last=Corner|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a335956/one-directions-what-makes-you-beautiful-breaks-pre-order-sales-record/|title=One Direction's 'What Makes You Beautiful' breaks pre–order sales record|website=Digital Spy|date=19 August 2011|access-date=19 August 2011|archive-date=21 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110921040353/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a335956/one-directions-what-makes-you-beautiful-breaks-pre-order-sales-record.html|url-status=live}}{{cite news | first = Alan | last = Jones | url = http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=22&storycode=1046622 | title = What Makes You Beautiful becomes fastest seller of the year | website = Music Week | date = 19 September 2011 | access-date = 5 January 2012 | archive-date = 16 January 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120116085928/http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=22&storycode=1046622 |url-status=dead}} Subsequent singles, "Gotta Be You" and "One Thing", peaked in the UK Singles Chart top ten.{{cite news |first=Alan |last=Jones |url=https://www.musicweek.com/news/read/uk-singles-chart-analysis-rihanna-equals-adele-record/047384 |title=UK Singles Chart Analysis: Rihanna equals Adele record |website=Music Week |date=21 November 2011 |access-date=11 June 2012 |archive-date=5 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131205075411/https://www.musicweek.com/news/read/uk-singles-chart-analysis-rihanna-equals-adele-record/047384 |url-status=live|url-access=subscription }}{{cite news |first = Alan |last = Jones |url = https://www.musicweek.com/news/read/official-chart-analysis-emeli-sande-album-sells-113k-dj-fresh-single-shifts-128k/048120 |title = Official Chart Analysis: Emeli Sande album sells 113k, DJ Fresh single shifts 128k |website = Music Week |date = 20 February 2012 |access-date = 17 March 2012 |archive-date = 21 July 2024 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240721163434/https://www.musicweek.com/news/read/official-chart-analysis-emeli-sande-album-sells-113k-dj-fresh-single-shifts-128k/048120 |url-access = subscription |url-status = live }} In November 2011, One Direction signed a record deal with Columbia Records in North America.{{cite web | first = Lewis | last = Corner | url = https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a352201/one-direction-sign-us-record-deal-with-adele-label-columbia/| title = One Direction sign U.S. record deal with Adele label Columbia | website = Digital Spy| date = 22 November 2011 | access-date = 14 January 2012 | archive-date = 25 January 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120125082425/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a352201/one-direction-sign-us-record-deal-with-adele-label-columbia.html | url-status = live }} Steve Barnett, the co-chairman of Columbia Records, said it was not a difficult decision to sign the band, stating that he "thought there was a void, and maybe they could seize and hold it."{{cite news | first= James C Jr | last= McKinley | url= https://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/24/arts/music/one-direction-and-the-wanted-boy-bands-return.html | website= The New York Times | title= Boy bands are back, wholesome or sexy | date= 23 March 2012 | archive-date= 4 February 2025 | access-date= 27 February 2017 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20250204235445/https://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/24/arts/music/one-direction-and-the-wanted-boy-bands-return.html |url-access= subscription | url-status= live }} That same month, they released Up All Night, their debut studio album, in the UK and Ireland. Critically commended for its appeal to the teenage audience,{{cite magazine | first = Adam | last = Markovitz | url = https://ew.com/article/2012/03/20/all-night-review-one-direction/ | title = Up All Night (2012) One Direction | magazine = Entertainment Weekly | date = 20 March 2012 | access-date = 21 March 2012 | archive-date = 28 March 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120328201403/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20578458,00.html | url-status = live }}{{cite news |last=Mansfield|first=Brian| url = https://www.usatoday.com/life/music/reviews/story/2012-03-12/one-direction-up-all-night/53502638/1 | title = Listen up: Stay 'Up All Night' with One Direction | website = USA Today | date = 13 March 2012 | access-date = 31 March 2012 | archive-date = 31 March 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120331034840/http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/reviews/story/2012-03-12/one-direction-up-all-night/53502638/1 | url-status = dead}} it became the UK's fastest-selling debut album of 2011 and the first debut album by a British band to reach number one on US charts.{{cite web |last1=Copsey |first1=Rob |title=The fastest–selling debut albums of the decade so far |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/the-fastest-selling-debut-albums-of-the-decade-so-far__18207/ |website=Official Charts |access-date=16 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119145212/https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/the-fastest-selling-debut-albums-of-the-decade-so-far__18207/ |archive-date=19 January 2025 |date=13 October 2017 |url-status=live}}{{cite magazine |last1=Caulfield |first1=Keith |title=One Direction makes history with no. 1 debut on Billboard 200 |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-makes-history-with-no-1-debut-on-billboard-200-499420/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=16 March 2025 |archive-date=26 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250226161303/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-makes-history-with-no-1-debut-on-billboard-200-499420/ |date=20 March 2012 |url-status=live}}{{cite book |last1=Pruett |first1=Jessica |editor1-last=McCracken |editor1-first=Allison |editor2-last=Cho |editor2-first=Alexander |editor3-last=Stein |editor3-first=Louisa |editor4-last=Hoch |editor4-first=Indira Neill |title=Lesbian One Direction fans take over Tumblr |date=2020 |publisher=University of Michigan Press |isbn=978-0-472-90129-6 |pages=194–200}} In December 2011, they embarked on their first headlining UK concert tour, the Up All Night Tour,{{cite web |last1=Butterly |first1=Amelia |title=Zayn (and the rest of One Direction) actually work really hard |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-32060927 |website=BBC News |access-date=16 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241225213104/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-32060927 |archive-date=25 December 2024 |date=25 March 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Maine |first1=Samantha |title=Niall Horan says first One Direction gig was 'worst night of his life' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/niall-horan-one-direction-worst-gig-2141172 |website=NME |access-date=16 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525152916/https://www.nme.com/news/music/niall-horan-one-direction-worst-gig-2141172 |archive-date=25 May 2022 |date=15 September 2017 |url-status=live}} with tickets selling out in 12 minutes. Critics praised the group's musical performances and popularity whilst on tour,{{cite magazine| last = Brandle| first = Lars| title = One Direction live: 'Shriek Show' in Australia| url = https://www.billboard.com/articles/photos/live/492534/one-direction-live-shriek-show-in-australia| magazine = Billboard| date = 19 April 2012| access-date = 9 July 2012| archive-date = 8 May 2013| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130508181649/http://www.billboard.com/articles/photos/live/492534/one-direction-live-shriek-show-in-australia| url-status = live}} and a recording of a concert from the tour, Up All Night: The Live Tour, was released in May 2012.{{cite news | first = Lewis | last = Corner | url = http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a376053/one-direction-perform-moments-on-tour-video.html | title = One Direction perform 'Moments' on tour | website = Digital Spy| date = 12 April 2012 | access-date = 27 April 2012 | archive-date = 14 April 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120414192718/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a376053/one-direction-perform-moments-on-tour-video.html | url-status = live }} The DVD topped the charts in 25 countries, selling more than 1 million copies by August 2012.{{cite news | first = Rhian | last = Jones | url = http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/one-direction-live-dvd-hits-no1-in-25-countries/049138 | title = One Direction live DVD hits No.1 in 25 countries | website = Music Week | date = 8 June 2012 | access-date = 11 June 2012 | archive-date = 2 December 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131202230907/http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/one-direction-live-dvd-hits-no1-in-25-countries/049138 | url-status = live }}
Upon One Direction's arrival in the US in February 2012, the group embarked on a radio promotion spree, as well as their first North American concert tour as an opening act for Big Time Rush, opening 16 shows after they had completed the first leg of the Up All Night Tour.{{cite news |first= Mark |last= Savage |url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18083174 |title= The U.S. love affair with British pop |website= BBC News |date= 21 May 2010 |access-date= 25 July 2010 |archive-date= 21 May 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120521073714/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18083174 |url-status= live }}{{cite magazine | first =Stephan | last =Lee | url =http://music-mix.ew.com/2012/02/03/one-direction-big-time-rush-exclusive-photo/ | title =Exclusive Photo: One Direction and Big Time Rush unite for North American tour! | magazine =Entertainment Weekly |date=3 February 2012| access-date =4 February 2012 | archive-date =5 September 2014 | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20140905113757/http://music-mix.ew.com/2012/02/03/one-direction-big-time-rush-exclusive-photo/ | url-status =live }} That month, they announced that an Oceania leg had been added to the tour.{{cite web |title=One Direction to tour Australia |url=https://www.9news.com.au/national/one-direction-to-tour-australia/cb2b4b8e-2c6b-45ab-b448-ebb09aab15b8 |website=9News |access-date=24 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250124113133/https://www.9news.com.au/national/one-direction-to-tour-australia/cb2b4b8e-2c6b-45ab-b448-ebb09aab15b8 |archive-date=24 January 2025 |date=24 February 2012 |url-status=live}} They made their first US television appearance on The Today Show, at the Rockefeller Center; an estimated 15,000 fans gathered on the plaza.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/499360/one-direction-the-wanted-the-billboard-cover-story |title=One Direction & The Wanted: The Billboard cover story |first=Steven J |last=Horowitz |magazine=Billboard |date=27 March 2012 |access-date=16 April 2012 |archive-date=20 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130320103340/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/499360/one-direction-the-wanted-the-billboard-cover-story |url-status=live }} "What Makes You Beautiful" was officially released in the United States that same month, where it debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 28, becoming the highest debut for a British act in more than a decade.{{cite magazine |last1=Caulfield |first1=Keith |title=One Direction has highest Hot 100 debut for new U.K. act since 1998 |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-has-highest-hot-100-debut-for-new-uk-act-since-1998-504475/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=8 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250101101156/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-has-highest-hot-100-debut-for-new-uk-act-since-1998-504475/ |archive-date=1 January 2025 |date=22 February 2012 |url-status=live}} By June 2016, it would sell 4.8 million copies in the US,{{cite magazine |last1=Trust |first1=Gary |title=Ask Billboard: One Direction's career sales |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/ask-billboard-one-directions-career-sales/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=26 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225211640/https://www.billboard.com/pro/ask-billboard-one-directions-career-sales/ |archive-date=25 December 2021 |date=19 June 2016|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}} and over 7 million copies worldwide.{{cite news|url = https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-19093915|title = One Direction hit 12 million sales in less than a year|website = BBC News|date = 8 February 2012|archive-date = 22 July 2019|access-date = 21 July 2019|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190722123053/http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/19093915/one-direction-hit-12-million-sales-in-less-than-a-year|url-status = live}} Up All Night was released internationally in March, and One Direction became the first UK group to have their debut album reach number one in the US, inducted into the Guinness World Records as a result.{{cite news | first = Colin | last = Daniels | url = https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a404538/adele-one-direction-enter-guinness-world-records/ | title = Adele, One Direction enter 'Guinness World Records' | website = Digital Spy|date = 7 September 2012 | access-date = 8 September 2012 | archive-date = 9 September 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120909171750/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a404538/adele-one-direction-enter-guinness-world-records.html | url-status = live }} After the album's international release, it topped the charts in 16 countries.{{cite news |url = http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/one-direction-to-hold-global-twitter-viewing-party-for-new-concert-dvd/049052 |title = One Direction to hold global Twitter viewing party for new concert DVD |website = Music Week |date = 30 May 2012 |access-date = 11 June 2012 |archive-date = 2 December 2013 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131202231818/http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/one-direction-to-hold-global-twitter-viewing-party-for-new-concert-dvd/049052 |url-status = live }} Up All Night had sold over 3 million copies worldwide by August 2012.{{cite web |first = Dan |last = Lane |url = http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/one-direction-sell-12-million-singles-albums-and-dvd-and-blu-rays-worldwide-1516/ |title = One Direction sell 12 million singles, albums and DVD and Blu–rays worldwide |website = Official Charts |date = 2 August 2012 |access-date = 2 August 2012 |archive-date = 15 September 2012 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120915141857/http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/one-direction-sell-12-million-singles-albums-and-dvd-and-blu-rays-worldwide-1516/ |url-status = live }} It was the third best-selling album in the world that year, selling 4.5 million copies.{{cite web|publisher=ARIA Music Awards|url=http://www.aria.com.au/documents/RIN2013.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130409080309/http://www.aria.com.au/documents/RIN2013.pdf|archive-date=9 April 2013|title=Recording Industry in Numbers – The Recorded Music Market In 2012|date=9 April 2013|url-status=dead}}
One Direction starred in an episode of American sitcom iCarly in April 2012.{{cite web |last1=Fletcher |first1=Alex |title=One Direction in 'iCarly': Harry Styles catches Jungle Worms |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a375929/one-direction-in-icarly-harry-styles-catches-jungle-worms-video/ |website=Digital Spy |access-date=24 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250124122541/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a375929/one-direction-in-icarly-harry-styles-catches-jungle-worms-video/ |archive-date=24 January 2025 |date=11 April 2012 |url-status=live}} One Direction's first book to be licensed in America, Dare to Dream: Life as One Direction, was published in the US in May 2012 and topped The New York Times Best Seller list.{{cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2012-06-10/paperback-books/list.html | website=The New York Times | title=Best Sellers | date=10 June 2012 | access-date=24 August 2012 | first=Gregory | last=Cowles | archive-date=9 August 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120809223003/http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2012-06-10/paperback-books/list.html | url-status=live }} In June 2012, Nick Gatfield, the chairman and chief executive officer of Sony Music Entertainment UK, said that he expected One Direction to represent a $100 million business empire by 2013.{{cite news |last=Vena |first=Jocelyn |date=15 June 2012 |title=One Direction set to become booming $100 million business |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1687496/one-direction-hundred-million-dollar-business.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120617101918/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1687496/one-direction-hundred-million-dollar-business.jhtml |archive-date=17 June 2012 |access-date=15 June 2012 |website=MTV News}} In August 2012, the group's record sales exceeded 8 million singles, 3 million albums, and 1 million DVDs. They performed "What Makes You Beautiful" at the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in London the same month.{{cite web |last1=Kaplan |first1=Ilana |title=The 15 best Olympic musical performances |url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/olympic-15-best-musical-performances-64930/one-direction-at-the-2012-london-summer-olympics-closing-ceremony-64933/ |website=Rolling Stone AU |access-date=13 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241212010634/https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/olympic-15-best-musical-performances-64930/one-direction-at-the-2012-london-summer-olympics-closing-ceremony-64933/ |archive-date=12 December 2024 |date=29 July 2024 |url-status=live}}{{cite magazine |title=Iconic music performances at the Olympics over the years |url=https://www.billboard.com/video/iconic-music-performances-olympics-billboard-news/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=13 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250124104725/https://www.billboard.com/video/iconic-music-performances-olympics-billboard-news/ |archive-date=24 January 2025 |date=7 August 2024 |url-status=live}} On 6 September 2012, One Direction won the most awards at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, receiving all three awards for which they were nominated, including Best New Artist.{{cite news | first = Amelia | last = Butterfly | url = https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-19515754 | title = One Direction win three MTV Video Music Awards in LA | website = BBC News | date = 7 September 2012 | access-date = 7 September 2012 | archive-date = 29 August 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140829071641/http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/19515754 | url-status = live }}
In April 2012, an American pop rock band that went by the same name filed a trademark infringement lawsuit.{{cite web |last1=Cochrane |first1=Greg |title=One Direction sued by US band with the same name |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-17673948 |website=BBC News |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521130059/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-17673948 |archive-date=21 May 2024 |date=11 April 2012 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Coleman |first1=Jasmine |title=One Direction and the battle over band name trademarks |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-17704632 |website=BBC News |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521130129/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-17704632 |archive-date=21 May 2024 |date=13 April 2012 |url-status=live}} According to the lawsuit, the US band had been using the name since 2009, recorded two albums and filed an application to register the trademark name in the US in February 2011. The US band said they were entitled to three times the profits made by the UK band, as well as compensatory damages in excess of US$1 million. The lawsuit claimed that Syco and Sony Music "chose to ignore the plaintiff's rights and wilfully infringed them" after they realised in early 2011 that the two bands shared the same name. The BBC reported in September 2012 that the UK group won the legal dispute over the right to keep using their band name, and the US band changed its name to Uncharted Shores. The change of name was announced in a joint statement that also noted both groups were happy with the outcome.{{cite web |last1=Butterly |first1=Amelia |title=One Direction win fight against US band to keep name |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-19473197 |website=BBC News |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210522225741/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-19473197 |archive-date=22 May 2021 |date=4 September 2012 |url-status=live}}
=2012–2013: ''Take Me Home''=
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In September 2012, "Live While We're Young", the lead single from the group's second album, was released and was a global success.{{cite magazine |last1=Lipshutz |first1=Jason |title=One Direction releases 'Live While We're Young' single, video: watch |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-releases-live-while-were-young-single-video-watch-475003/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330154406/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-releases-live-while-were-young-single-video-watch-475003/ |archive-date=30 March 2023 |date=20 September 2012 |url-status=live}} It reached the top ten in almost every country it charted in and recorded the highest one-week opening sales figure for a song by a non-US artist in the US.{{cite news |first= Tina |last= Hart |url= http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/one-direction-have-fastest-selling-single-by-a-uk-artist/052114 |title= One Direction achieve fastest–selling single by a UK act in the U.S. |website= Music Week |date= 21 October 2012 |access-date= 11 October 2012 |archive-date= 11 October 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121011234459/http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/one-direction-have-fastest-selling-single-by-a-uk-artist/052114 |url-status= live }}{{cite news |last1=Hassan |first1=Jennifer |title=From One Direction to solo stardom: key moments of Liam Payne's career |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2024/10/17/liam-payne-one-direction-career-highlights/ |newspaper=The Washington Post |access-date=20 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250201093251/https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2024/10/17/liam-payne-one-direction-career-highlights/ |archive-date=1 February 2025 |date=17 October 2024|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}} A second single, "Little Things", resulted in the band's second number one single in the UK.{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/one-direction-score-number-1-single-and-album-__2564/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830142315/http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/one-direction-score-number-1-single-and-album-__2564/|archive-date=30 August 2018|title=One Direction score Number 1 single AND album!|website=Official Charts|date=30 August 2018}} In November 2012, One Direction released their second studio album, Take Me Home. The album sold 540,000 copies in its first week in the US, debuted atop the Billboard 200, and topped the charts in more than 34 other countries.{{cite magazine |last=Caulfield|first=Keith|url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/474059/one-directions-take-me-home-debuts-at-no-1-with-years-third-biggest-opening |title= One Direction's 'Take Me Home' debuts at No. 1 with year's third–biggest opening |magazine= Billboard |date= 20 November 2012 |access-date= 22 November 2012 |archive-date= 26 March 2017 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170326023143/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/474059/one-directions-take-me-home-debuts-at-no-1-with-years-third-biggest-opening |url-status= live }}{{cite news |first=Tina |last=Hart |url=http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/imagem-music-signs-one-direction-hit-writer-fiona-bevan/052709 |title=Imagem Music signs One Direction hit–writer Fiona Bevan |website=Music Week |date=29 November 2012 |access-date=1 December 2012 |archive-date=1 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121201040244/http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/imagem-music-signs-one-direction-hit-writer-fiona-bevan/052709 |url-status=live }} Additionally, Up All Night and Take Me Home were the third and fifth best-selling album of the year respectively in the United States.{{cite magazine |last1=Caulfield |first1=Keith |title=Adele's '21' 2012's best selling album; Gotye has top song |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/adeles-21-2012s-best-selling-album-gotye-has-top-song-1481614/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524221534/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/adeles-21-2012s-best-selling-album-gotye-has-top-song-1481614/ |archive-date=24 May 2022 |date=3 January 2013 |url-status=live}} Upon reaching number one on the Billboard 200, the group became the first boy band in US chart history to record two number-one albums in the same calendar year, alongside becoming the first group since 2008 to record two number-one albums in the same year. One Direction became the first group ever to have their first two albums reach atop the Billboard 200.{{cite web |title=One Direction make US chart history with 'Take Me Home' |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/9694957/One-Direction-make-US-chart-history-with-Take-Me-Home.html |website=The Telegraph |access-date=26 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240721005158/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/9694957/One-Direction-make-US-chart-history-with-Take-Me-Home.html |archive-date=21 July 2024 |date=22 November 2012|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}
Take Me Home was written in groups and has an average of just under five songwriters per track. Savan Kotecha, Rami Yacoub, and Carl Falk, who composed One Direction's hits "What Makes You Beautiful" and "One Thing", spent six months in Stockholm developing songs for the album, and were able to shape melodies around their tones.{{cite magazine| first = Douglas| last = Wol| url = http://entertainment.time.com/2012/11/13/one-directions-songwriters-theyre-what-make-the-boy-band-beautiful/| title = One Direction's songwriters: they're what make the boy band beautiful| magazine = Time| date = 28 June 2012| access-date = 25 August 2012| archive-date = 16 May 2019| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190516172044/http://entertainment.time.com/2012/11/13/one-directions-songwriters-theyre-what-make-the-boy-band-beautiful/| url-status = live}} One Direction began recording the album in May 2012, in Stockholm at Kinglet Studios.{{cite AV media notes |last1=One Direction |date=2012 |title=Take Me Home |type= Liner notes|publisher=Syco Records}}{{cite news |url= http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/one-direction/354656-one-direction-sweden |title= One Direction recording second album |website= MTV News |date= 11 May 2012 |access-date= 25 August 2012 |archive-date= 3 December 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131203015211/http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/one-direction/354656-one-direction-sweden|url-status=dead }}{{cite web|url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/one-direction/news/new-album/|title=One Direction enjoy 'amazing day' in the studio recording new album|website=Capital FM|date=12 May 2012|access-date=25 August 2012|archive-date=14 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120514020837/http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/one-direction/news/new-album/|url-status=live}} The album cover artwork features the group surrounding a traditional British K6 red telephone box.{{cite magazine |title=One Direction reveals 'Take Me Home' album cover |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-reveals-take-me-home-album-cover-475353/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=25 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015023048/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-reveals-take-me-home-album-cover-475353/ |archive-date=15 October 2023 |date=30 August 2012 |url-status=live}} Take Me Home garnered generally favourable reviews from music critics. There was praise for its quality of production, although it was criticised for its generic, rushed nature.{{cite news |first= Al |last= Fox |url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/fh8r |title= One Direction – Take Me Home |website= BBC Music |date= 12 November 2012 |access-date= 16 November 2012 |archive-date= 15 November 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121115015731/http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/fh8r |url-status= live }}
One Direction performed "Little Things" at the 2012 Royal Variety Performance in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II, and headlined a sold-out show at New York City's Madison Square Garden on 3 December 2012.{{cite news|url= https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/queen-elizabeth-II/9690193/Royal-Variety-Performance-2012-One-Direction-and-Girls-Aloud-sing-for-The-Queen.html |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121121192154/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/queen-elizabeth-II/9690193/Royal-Variety-Performance-2012-One-Direction-and-Girls-Aloud-sing-for-The-Queen.html |archive-date= 21 November 2012 |title=Royal Variety Performance 2012: One Direction and Girls Aloud sing for The Queen |website=The Daily Telegraph| date= 20 November 2012 | access-date = 24 November 2012 }}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/photos/live/473866/one-direction-headlines-sold-out-show-at-madison-square-garden|title=One Direction headlines sold–out show at Madison Square Garden|date=4 December 2012|access-date=5 December 2012|magazine=Billboard|first=Andrew|last=Hampp|archive-date=6 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130406064002/http://www.billboard.com/articles/photos/live/473866/one-direction-headlines-sold-out-show-at-madison-square-garden|url-status=live}} In February 2013, One Direction released "One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks)", a cover version of "One Way or Another" and "Teenage Kicks", as the 2013 Comic Relief single.{{cite magazine |last1=Horowitz |first1=Steven |title=Pop review: 'One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks)' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/pop-review-one-way-or-another-teenage-kicks-1549774/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=9 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250209091444/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/pop-review-one-way-or-another-teenage-kicks-1549774/ |archive-date=9 February 2025 |date=21 February 2013 |url-status=live}} The charity single reached number one in the UK and Ireland,{{cite web |title=One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks) |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/one-direction-one-way-or-another-teenage-kicks/ |website=Official Charts |access-date=9 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250206192657/https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/one-direction-one-way-or-another-teenage-kicks/ |archive-date=6 February 2025 |url-status=live}} while peaking at 13 in the US.{{cite magazine |title=One Direction |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/one-direction/chart-history/hsi/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=9 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250101101156/https://www.billboard.com/artist/one-direction/chart-history/hsi/ |archive-date=1 January 2025 |url-status=live}} The music video for the charity single was shot in Ghana,{{cite web |last1=Wightman |first1=Catriona |title=One Direction in Ghana for Comic Relief|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/a451398/one-direction-in-ghana-for-comic-relief-picture/ |website=Digital Spy |access-date=9 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250209092611/https://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/a451398/one-direction-in-ghana-for-comic-relief-picture/ |archive-date=9 February 2025 |date=16 January 2013 |url-status=live}} where the group volunteered at a children's hospital;{{cite web |last1=Mathews |first1=Dana |title=One Direction on giving back with charity Comic Relief |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/one-direction-visit-ghana-comic-relief-red-nose-day |website=Teen Vogue |access-date=9 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816214826/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/one-direction-visit-ghana-comic-relief-red-nose-day |archive-date=16 August 2022 |date=16 April 2013 |url-status=live}} Tokyo; New York City; and London,{{cite magazine |last1=Lipshutz |first1=Jason |title=One Direction clowns around in 'One Way Or Another' charity video |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-clowns-around-in-one-way-or-another-charity-video-1549685/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=9 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407014526/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-clowns-around-in-one-way-or-another-charity-video-1549685/ |archive-date=7 April 2023 |date=21 February 2013 |url-status=live}} including at 10 Downing Street, featuring a cameo from the then-British prime minister David Cameron.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-21488990|title=One Direction video: David Cameron in cameo for Comic Relief|website=BBC News|date=17 February 2013|access-date=18 October 2024|archive-date=27 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127113734/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21488990|url-status=live}} Following the release of Take Me Home, One Direction embarked on their second concert tour and first all-arena tour in February 2013, the Take Me Home Tour.{{cite news| first =Jocelyn | last = Vena|url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1682975/one-direction-tour-dates.jhtml |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120413230513/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1682975/one-direction-tour-dates.jhtml |url-status= dead |archive-date= 13 April 2012 | title= One Direction announce U.S. dates on 2013 world tour |website=MTV News|date=12 April 2012 |access-date=20 April 2012}}{{cite web |last=Thomas |first=Carly |date=29 March 2024 |title=Big Time Rush's Carlos PenaVega says it was 'really hard' having One Direction open their tour |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/big-time-rush-carlos-penavega-recalls-one-direction-opening-tour-1235862687/ |access-date=29 March 2024 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |archive-date=29 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329045541/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/big-time-rush-carlos-penavega-recalls-one-direction-opening-tour-1235862687/ |url-status=live }} The concert tour consisted of 123 shows in Europe, North America, Asia, and Oceania.{{cite web |last1=Crookes |first1=Del |title=Why it's no surprise that One Direction are taking a year out |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-34037711 |website=BBC News |access-date=9 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211103081524/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-34037711 |archive-date=3 November 2021 |date=24 August 2015 |url-status=live}} Ticket sales reached 300,000 within a day of release in the UK and Ireland, which included a six-date sell-out at the O2 Arena in London.{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/one-direction/349694-one-direction-tickets |title=One Direction fans in ticket–buying frenzy |website=MTV News |date=26 February 2012 |access-date=20 April 2012 |archive-date=28 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120528103319/http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/one-direction/349694-one-direction-tickets |url-status=dead}} The tour grossed $114 million. The Official Charts Company revealed that One Direction had sold 2,425,000 records in the UK by February 2013.{{cite web|url= http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/the-brit-awards-2013-the-real-winners-revealed-1869/|title= The BRIT Awards 2013: The biggest selling nominees revealed|website= Official Charts|first= Dan|last= Lane|date= 20 February 2013|access-date= 21 February 2013|archive-date= 24 February 2013|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130224025316/http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/the-brit-awards-2013-the-real-winners-revealed-1869/|url-status= dead}}
=2013–2014: ''Midnight Memories'' and ''This Is Us''=
File:One Direction 2, 2013.jpg, Scotland, on their Take Me Home Tour in February 2013|alt=Five teenage boys standing next to each other and singing on stage. They all wear jeans, and everyone except the boy standing on the far left wears a t-shirt. The boy on the far-left wears a tank top. From left to right: Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, and Louis Tomlinson.]]
"Best Song Ever", the lead single of the group's then-upcoming third studio album Midnight Memories, was released on 22 July 2013.{{cite magazine |last1=Brandle |first1=Lars |title=One Direction tease 'Best Song Ever,' release new movie trailer |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-tease-best-song-ever-release-new-movie-trailer-1568160/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903081731/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-tease-best-song-ever-release-new-movie-trailer-1568160/ |archive-date=3 September 2023 |date=26 June 2013 |url-status=live}}{{cite web|title= One Direction announce new single 'Best Song Ever'|url= http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/one-direction/384889-one-direction-new-single-best-song-ever-this-is-us-new-trailer|website= MTV News|date=25 June 2013|access-date= 1 July 2013|archive-date= 11 November 2013|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131111094436/http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/one-direction/384889-one-direction-new-single-best-song-ever-this-is-us-new-trailer|url-status=dead}} The song is their highest-charting single in the US to date, reaching number two.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/one-direction|title=One Direction chart history|magazine=Billboard|access-date=19 July 2019|archive-date=24 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190624062907/https://www.billboard.com/music/one-direction|url-status=live}} It broke the 24-Hour Vevo Record with 10.9 million views on YouTube.{{cite magazine|last=Bergman|first=Jeremy|title=One Direction's 'Best Song Ever' breaks one–day Vevo record|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/4336507/one-directions-best-song-ever-breaks-one-day-vevo-record|magazine=Billboard|date=23 July 2013|access-date=21 April 2020|archive-date=9 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609202042/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/4336507/one-directions-best-song-ever-breaks-one-day-vevo-record|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Corner|first=Lewis|title=One Direction beat Justin Bieber VEVO record with new music video|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/one-direction-1d-mania/a408584/one-direction-beat-justin-bieber-vevo-record-with-new-music-video/|website=Digital Spy|date=27 September 2012|access-date=1 December 2015|archive-date=13 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413165930/http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a408584/one-direction-beat-justin-bieber-vevo-record-with-new-music-video.html|url-status=live}} One Direction: This Is Us, a 3D documentary and concert film about the group directed by Morgan Spurlock and produced by Spurlock, Ben Winston, Adam Milano and Simon Cowell, was released by TriStar Pictures on 30 August 2013.{{cite magazine|url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/474195/one-direction-3d-film-gets-super-director|title= One Direction 3D film gets 'super' director|first= Marc|last= Schneider|magazine= Billboard|date= 13 November 2012|access-date= 15 November 2012|archive-date= 8 May 2013|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130508180943/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/474195/one-direction-3d-film-gets-super-director|url-status= live}} The film was a box office success, topping the UK and US box offices and grossing over $60 million worldwide, and became the fourth highest-grossing concert movie.{{cite web |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/genres/chart/?id=musicconcert.htm |title=Music Concert Movies at the Box Office |website=Box Office Mojo |date=8 January 2014 |access-date=2 August 2014 |archive-date=5 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140805053201/http://boxofficemojo.com/genres/chart/?id=musicconcert.htm |url-status=live }} In August, the group released their third book, One Direction: Where We Are: Our Band, Our Story: 100% Official.{{cite magazine |last1=Lipshutz |first1=Jason |title=One Direction announces 'Where We Are' book |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-announces-where-we-are-book-1563148/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=26 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130121914/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-announces-where-we-are-book-1563148/ |archive-date=30 November 2024 |date=22 May 2013 |url-status=live}}
On 16 May 2013, the band announced their first all-stadium tour, the Where We Are Tour.{{cite web |last1=Corner |first1=Lewis |title=One Direction announce first ever headline stadium tour |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/one-direction-1d-mania/a481991/one-direction-announce-first-ever-headline-stadium-tour/ |website=Digital Spy |access-date=17 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210922032624/https://www.digitalspy.com/music/one-direction-1d-mania/a481991/one-direction-announce-first-ever-headline-stadium-tour/ |archive-date=22 September 2021 |date=16 May 2013 |url-status=live}} In support of Midnight Memories, the band participated in "1D Day", a day dedicated to One Direction fans.{{cite web |last=Hilton|first=Beth|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/a533434/one-direction-1d-day-live-stream-watch/ |title=One Direction '1D Day' live stream |website=Digital Spy |date=23 November 2013 |access-date=19 January 2014 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924172918/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a533434/one-direction-1d-day-live-stream-watch.html |url-status=live }} The day constituted of a 7 hour interactive YouTube live-stream sponsored by Google, featuring live band performances and celebrity guests, including Simon Cowell, Khloe Kardashian, Kelly Rowland, Robbie Williams, Celine Dion, and Piers Morgan.{{cite magazine |last1=Hampp |first1=Andrew |title=The business strategy behind One Direction's 'Midnight Memories' roll-out |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/the-business-strategy-behind-one-directions-midnight-5800746/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=15 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240728071625/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/the-business-strategy-behind-one-directions-midnight-5800746/ |archive-date=28 July 2024 |date=25 November 2013 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Mansfield |first1=Brian |title=One day till 1D Day |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2013/11/22/1d-day-one-direction/3667077/ |website=USA Today |access-date=15 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141012104302/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2013/11/22/1d-day-one-direction/3667077/ |archive-date=12 October 2014 |date=22 November 2013 |url-status=live}} On 28 October 2013, the second single from Midnight Memories, "Story of My Life", was released, charting at number six in the US and at number two in the UK, while charting at number one in countries such as Mexico, Spain, Bulgaria, Denmark, and Ireland.{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20131208/7501/|title=Official Singles Chart Top 100|website=Official Charts|access-date=22 November 2019|archive-date=24 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200224110147/https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20131208/7501/|url-status=live}}
Midnight Memories was released globally on 25 November 2013.{{cite magazine |title=One Direction to release 'Midnight Memories' album in November |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-to-release-midnight-memories-album-in-november-5687165/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125184948/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-to-release-midnight-memories-album-in-november-5687165/ |archive-date=25 January 2025 |date=6 September 2013 |url-status=live}} It debuted at number one in the UK and in the US, making them the first group to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 with its first three albums, and the second to reach the top after the Monkees in 1967.{{cite magazine|first=Keith|last=Caulfield|title=One Direction scores historic third No. 1 album on Billboard 200 chart|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/5812384/one-direction-scores-historic-third-no-1-album-on-billboard-200-chart|magazine=Billboard|date=4 December 2013|access-date=4 December 2013|archive-date=3 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140403081212/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/5812384/one-direction-scores-historic-third-no-1-album-on-billboard-200-chart|url-status=live}} The album was described by the band as "edgy" and as having a "slightly rockier tone" than their previous efforts.{{cite web |title=One Direction reveals 'edgy' new album and 2014 world tour |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/entertainment-us-onedirection-album/one-direction-reveals-edgy-new-album-and-2014-world-tour-idUSBRE94F14S20130516/ |website=Reuters |access-date=15 March 2025 |date=17 May 2013}} Despite being released at the year's end, it was the best-selling album worldwide in 2013 with 4 million copies sold globally.{{cite news| url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-28599903| title=One Direction top global album chart| website=BBC News| date=August 2014| archive-date=2 August 2014| access-date=21 June 2018| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140802050354/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-28599903| url-status=live}}
In December 2013, One Direction broke yet another UK sales record with the DVD and Blu-ray release of This Is Us. Nearly 270,000 copies of the film were sold in the UK within three days of its release, beating the record previously set by Michael Jackson's This Is It in 2010 by 10,000 copies.{{cite web |url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/one-direction-beat-michael-jacksons-chart-record-2695/#.Ur4VQbWDpK0.twitter |title=One Direction beat Michael Jackson's chart record |website=Official Charts |date=23 December 2013 |access-date=19 January 2014 |archive-date=1 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101070831/http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/one-direction-beat-michael-jacksons-chart-record-2695/#.Ur4VQbWDpK0.twitter |url-status=dead}} The group were named among the Top Global artists of 2013 by the IFPI because of strong digital downloads, physical albums, on-demand streams, and music videos.{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/one-direction-named-top-global-recording-artist-in-new-award-9093917.html|title=One Direction named top Global Recording Artist in new award|website=The Independent|date=30 January 2014|access-date=30 January 2014|first=Adam|last=Sherwin|archive-date=30 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140130100407/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/one-direction-named-top-global-recording-artist-in-new-award-9093917.html|url-status=live}}
The band embarked on the Where We Are Tour on 25 April 2014, and it was concluded on 5 October 2014. Playing 69 shows, the tour grossed over $290 million, becoming the highest-grossing concert tour in 2014 (grossing $87 million more than the second highest-grossing tour, Justin Timberlake's The 20/20 Experience World Tour), the 15th highest-grossing concert tour of all time, and the highest-grossing tour of all time by a vocal group.{{cite web | url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/one-direction-103-1208978 | title=One Direction score highest grossing world tour of 2014 | website=NME | date=27 March 2015 | access-date=30 July 2022 | archive-date=30 July 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220730223810/https://www.nme.com/news/music/one-direction-103-1208978 | url-status=live }}{{cite magazine|last=Allen|first=Bob|date=10 October 2014|title=One Direction's Where We Are Tour attended by 3.4 million fans|magazine=Billboard|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6281518/one-direction-where-we-are-tour-three-million|access-date=11 October 2014|archive-date=11 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011190959/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6281518/one-direction-where-we-are-tour-three-million|url-status=live}} The tour was attended by 3.4 million people.
= 2014–2015: ''Four'' and Malik's departure =
File:OnedirectionWWATchile.jpg, Chile, during their Where We Are Tour in April 2014|alt=Five young adult males stand next to each other on a stage, all wearing jeans and long-sleeve t-shirts, except for band member Liam Payne, who wears a tank top. From left to right: Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, and Niall Horan.]]
In July 2014, One Direction announced One Direction: Where We Are – The Concert Film, a film which documents the concerts of 28 and 29 June 2014 that took place in San Siro Stadium during their Where We Are Tour. After the announcement, the band announced the film would also have a limited 10–11 October 2014 international cinema release before its home media release in December.{{cite web |last1=Harris |first1=Jamie |title=One Direction announce Where We Are: The Concert Film |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/one-direction-1d-mania/a585560/one-direction-announce-where-we-are-the-concert-film/ |website=Digital Spy |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815115518/https://www.digitalspy.com/music/one-direction-1d-mania/a585560/one-direction-announce-where-we-are-the-concert-film/ |archive-date=15 August 2022 |date=22 July 2014 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Child |first1=Ben |title=One Direction to make new concert movie, titled Where We Are |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/jul/22/one-direction-1d-new-film-where-we-are |website=The Guardian |access-date=22 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240713182408/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/jul/22/one-direction-1d-new-film-where-we-are |archive-date=13 July 2024 |date=22 July 2014 |url-status=live}} The group also released an autobiography titled Who We Are.{{cite web |last=Firman|first=Tehrene| url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/one-direction-autobiography-who-we-are | title=Attention, Directioners: 1D is releasing an autobiography! Here's the scoop on your new favorite book | website=Teen Vogue | date=29 July 2014 | access-date=13 September 2014 | archive-date=26 October 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026162926/http://www.teenvogue.com/entertainment/books/2014-07/one-direction-autobiography-who-we-are | url-status=live }}
On 8 September 2014, One Direction announced their fourth studio album to be titled Four, set to be released on 17 November 2014. As part of the announcement, one of the songs from the album, "Fireproof" was released for free download for 24 hours on their official website.{{cite magazine|last1=Locker|first1=Melissa|title=One Direction announces new album Four, out November 17|url=https://time.com/3303214/one-direction-four-new-album-release-date/|access-date=8 September 2014|magazine=Time|date=8 September 2014|archive-date=25 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160125230044/http://time.com/3303214/one-direction-four-new-album-release-date/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|last1=Kennedy|first1=Gerrick D.|title=One Direction to release new album 'Four' on Nov. 17|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-one-direction-to-release-new-album-four-on-nov-17-20140908-story.html|access-date=8 September 2014|website=Los Angeles Times|date=8 September 2014|archive-date=8 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140908205349/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-one-direction-to-release-new-album-four-on-nov-17-20140908-story.html|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine |last1=Lynch |first1=Joe |title=One Direction reveal new album 'Four,' release free song (for 24 Hours only) |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6243989/one-direction-four-new-album-fireproof |access-date=8 September 2014 |magazine=Billboard |date=8 September 2014 |archive-date=9 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140909235917/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6243989/one-direction-four-new-album-fireproof |url-status=live }} "Steal My Girl", the album's lead single, was released on 29 September 2014,{{cite magazine|last=Mitchell|first=Peters|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6251459/one-direction-announces-next-four-album-single-steal-my-girl-due-late-september|title=One Direction announces 'Four' album lead single 'Steal My Girl,' due late September|date=14 September 2014|magazine=Billboard|access-date=26 October 2014|archive-date=21 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141021190648/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6251459/one-direction-announces-next-four-album-single-steal-my-girl-due-late-september|url-status=live}}
receiving critical acclaim for its classic rock sound.{{cite magazine |last1=Highfill |first1=Samantha |title=One Direction channels Journey, gets dad–friendly with 'Steal My Girl' |url=https://ew.com/article/2014/09/29/one-direction-steal-my-girl/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=26 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406015211/https://ew.com/article/2014/09/29/one-direction-steal-my-girl/ |archive-date=6 April 2015 |date=29 September 2014 |url-status=live}} The second single from the album, "Night Changes", was released on 14 November, three days before the album's release. It also achieved platinum status, selling over one million units in the United States.{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/|title=Gold & Platinum|website=RIAA|access-date=22 July 2019|archive-date=23 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223012841/https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/|url-status=live}} Four was released on 17 November 2014, topping the Billboard 200 and the UK Album Chart.{{cite magazine |last1=Caulfield |first1=Keith |title=One Direction's 'Four' makes historic No. 1 debut on Billboard 200 chart |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/one-direction-four-no-1-debut-billboard-200/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=22 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150322104504/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6327789/one-direction-four-no-1-debut-billboard-200?mobile_redirection=false |archive-date=22 March 2015 |date=26 November 2014|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}{{cite web |last1=Myers |first1=Justin |title=Four scores One Direction a third consecutive Official Albums Chart Number 1 |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/four-scores-one-direction-a-third-consecutive-official-albums-chart-number-1__7285/ |website=Official Charts |access-date=26 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250126203004/https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/four-scores-one-direction-a-third-consecutive-official-albums-chart-number-1__7285/ |archive-date=26 January 2025 |date=23 November 2014 |url-status=live}} It became the top charted album on iTunes in 67 countries two months before its official release.{{cite web |last1=Corner |first1=Lewis |title=One Direction No.1 in 67 countries with new album Four before it's out |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/one-direction-1d-mania/a595763/one-direction-no1-in-67-countries-with-new-album-four-before-its-out/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |website=Digital Spy |access-date=25 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125035726/https://www.digitalspy.com/music/one-direction-1d-mania/a595763/one-direction-no1-in-67-countries-with-new-album-four-before-its-out/ |archive-date=25 January 2025 |date=10 September 2010 |url-status=live}} It was the sixth-bestselling album of 2014 globally, selling 3.2 million copies.{{cite web |title=Frozen soundtrack was the biggest–selling album of 2014 |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-32321455 |website=BBC News |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250114173924/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-32321455 |archive-date=14 January 2025 |date=15 April 2015 |url-status=live}} One Direction became the only group to have their first four albums debut at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart following the album release. In February 2015, the group embarked on their fourth world tour and second all-stadium tour, the On the Road Again Tour.{{cite news|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/direction-announces-u-s-stadium-tour-2015-article-1.1985235|title=One Direction announces 2015 U.S. stadium tour as part of 'On The Road Again' tour|first=Kirthana|last=Ramisetti|website=New York Daily News|date=23 October 2014|access-date=10 April 2020|archive-date=10 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410212434/https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/direction-announces-u-s-stadium-tour-2015-article-1.1985235|url-status=live}}
File:Chicago IMG 9077 (21423367939).jpg, Chicago, in August 2015|alt=Four young adult males standing next to each other and singing into microphones as a four-piece band. From left to right: Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Harry Styles.]]
On 25 March 2015, amid the Asia leg of their tour, the band announced Malik's departure with an official statement. "I'd like to apologise to the fans if I've let anyone down, but I have to do what feels right in my heart", Malik said in the statement. "I am leaving because I want to be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight. I know I have four friends for life in Louis, Liam, Harry and Niall. I know they will continue to be the best band in the world."{{cite web |last=Ellis–Petersen|first=Hannah|title=Zayn Malik has left One Direction, band confirms |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/mar/25/one-direction-confirm-zayn-malik-has-left-the-group |website=The Guardian |access-date=24 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816015136/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/mar/25/one-direction-confirm-zayn-malik-has-left-the-group |archive-date=16 August 2024 |date=25 March 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite magazine |last1=Lynch |first1=Joe |date=25 March 2015 |title=Zayn Malik explains One Direction exit: 'I have to do what feels right in my heart' |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6509661/zayn-malik-one-direction-exit-explanation |access-date=25 March 2015 |magazine=Billboard |archive-date=26 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150326233718/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6509661/zayn-malik-one-direction-exit-explanation |url-status=live }} In a subsequent interview, Malik denied rumours of a rift between the members and said, "My band has been really supportive".{{cite magazine |first=Richard |last=Smirke |date=27 March 2015 |title=Zayn Malik breaks silence after exiting One Direction |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/zayn-malik-breaks-silence-exiting-one-direction-6516584/ |access-date=30 August 2022 |magazine=Billboard |archive-date=30 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220830034659/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/zayn-malik-breaks-silence-exiting-one-direction-6516584/ |url-status=live }} In later interviews, Malik would say he left the group because he was unhappy with its musical direction and his inability to "put any input in".{{cite magazine |first=Rania |last=Aniftos |title=Every time Zayn has referenced One Direction since leaving the band |url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/zayn-one-direction-references-interviews/january-2016-zayn-says-he-never-really-wanted-to-be-in-the-band/ |date=24 August 2022|access-date=30 August 2022 |magazine=Billboard |archive-date=27 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220827030407/https://www.billboard.com/lists/zayn-one-direction-references-interviews/january-2016-zayn-says-he-never-really-wanted-to-be-in-the-band |url-status=live }} On 14 May, the group made their first official public appearance as a four-piece on The Late Late Show with James Corden, where they confirmed that they would continue working without a new fifth member.{{cite web |date=15 May 2015 |title=One Direction discusses Zayn Malik's departure with James Corden: 'we were a little bit angry' |website=People|url=http://www.people.com/article/one-direction-interview-zayn-malik-james-corden-late-late-show |access-date=1 August 2015 |archive-date=15 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915094500/https://people.com/article/one-direction-interview-zayn-malik-james-corden-late-late-show |url-status=live }}
=2015: ''Made in the A.M.''=
File:One Direction 2015.jpg, in October 2015|alt=Four young adult males standing next to each other on a stage. Member Niall Horan is holding and playing a guitar. From left to right: Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, and Harry Styles.]]
On 31 July 2015, the group released "Drag Me Down", the first single from their fifth studio album, Made in the A.M., and the first song released by the group after Malik's departure.{{cite magazine |last=Brandle|first=Lars|date=31 July 2015 |title=One Direction shares first track without Zayn Malik, 'Drag Me Down' |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6649246/one-direction-shares-first-track-without-zayn-malik-drag-me-down |access-date=31 July 2015 |magazine=Billboard |archive-date=1 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801044819/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6649246/one-direction-shares-first-track-without-zayn-malik-drag-me-down |url-status=live }} The single was released without promotional material or announcement,{{cite web |title=One Direction release surprise single, Drag Me Down |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-33737393 |website=BBC News |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250221043415/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-33737393 |archive-date=21 February 2025 |date=31 July 2015 |url-status=live}} and topped the charts in multiple countries. It was their first number-one single in France and Australia,{{cite web |title=One Direction – Drag Me Down (Chanson) |url=https://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=One+Direction&titel=Drag+Me+Down&cat=s |website=SNEP |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113020005/https://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=One+Direction&titel=Drag+Me+Down&cat=s |archive-date=13 January 2016 |language=fr |url-status=dead}}{{cite magazine |last1=Brandle |first1=Lars |title=One Direction earns first No. 1 single in Australia with 'Drag Me Down' |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/one-direction-earns-first-no-1-single-in-australia-with-drag-me/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250221042321/https://www.billboard.com/pro/one-direction-earns-first-no-1-single-in-australia-with-drag-me/ |archive-date=21 February 2025 |date=10 August 2015|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}} number three in the United States, and reached number one in Ireland and the UK, becoming the band's fourth single to do so.{{cite magazine |last1=Sexton |first1=Paul |title=One Direction claims fourth U.K. No. 1 with 'Drag Me Down' |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/one-direction-drag-me-down-uk-number-one/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331123048/https://www.billboard.com/pro/one-direction-drag-me-down-uk-number-one/ |archive-date=31 March 2023 |date=7 August 2015|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}} The single broke the record of highest first-week streams in the UK, with 2.03 million.{{cite web |title=One Direction number one breaks streaming records |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-33824377 |website=BBC News |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407044305/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-33824377 |archive-date=7 April 2023 |date=7 August 2015 |url-status=live}} In August 2015, the group said that it would go on hiatus in 2016 to work on individual projects, but would remain in the band, planning to work together in the future.{{cite magazine |last=Iasimone|first=Ashley| url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/6806071/one-direction-x-factor-infinity-history-video-fans | title=One Direction makes final 'X Factor' appearance before hiatus, thanks fans in new video | magazine=Billboard | date=13 December 2015 | access-date=13 December 2015 | archive-date=15 December 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151215235102/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/6806071/one-direction-x-factor-infinity-history-video-fans | url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=One Direction to 'take a break in 2016' after release of fifth album |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-34037397 |website=BBC News |access-date=29 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241120221006/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-34037397 |archive-date=20 November 2024 |date=24 August 2014 |url-status=live}}{{cite news|last=Melas|first=Chloe|title=Niall Horan: One Direction reunion is 'definitely' happening|website=CNN|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/15/celebrities/one-direction-reunion-niall-horan-interview/|archive-date=15 November 2020|access-date=8 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003134/https://www.cnn.com/2017/02/15/celebrities/one-direction-reunion-niall-horan-interview/|date=15 February 2017|url-status=live}} On 22 September, Made in the A.M. was officially announced and the promotional single "Infinity" was released.{{cite web |last1=O'Connor |first1=Roisin |title=Made in the A.M: One Direction announce new album title and single 'Infinity' |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/made-in-the-am-one-direction-announce-new-album-title-and-single-infinity-10513171.html |website=The Independent |access-date=24 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408174638/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/made-in-the-a-m-one-direction-announce-new-album-title-and-single-infinity-10513171.html |archive-date=8 April 2023 |date=22 September 2015 |url-status=live}} The group began to reveal the track listing on their Snapchat stories.{{cite magazine |last1=Strecker |first1=Erin |title=Check out One Direction's 'Made In the A.M.' tracklist |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/one-direction-made-in-the-am-tracklist-6722988/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=29 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230126221226/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/one-direction-made-in-the-am-tracklist-6722988/ |archive-date=26 January 2023 |date=12 October 2015 |url-status=live}} In October, another single, "Perfect", was released. It reached the Billboard top ten, making it the group's second consecutive (after "Drag Me Down") and fifth overall top-ten hit, breaking the Beatles' record for the most top ten Hot 100 debuts among bands.{{cite magazine|last=Trust|first=Gary|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6745031/one-direction-beatles-record-fifth-top-10-debut-hot-100|title=One Direction beats Beatles' record with fifth Top 10 Debut on Hot 100|magazine=Billboard|access-date=22 July 2019|archive-date=22 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190722045629/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6745031/one-direction-beatles-record-fifth-top-10-debut-hot-100|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}
The On the Road Again tour concluded on 31 October 2015 after playing 80 shows in stadiums across Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America.{{cite web |last1=McGregor |first1=Nesta |title=One Direction play the final gig of their world tour in Sheffield |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-34691899 |website=BBC News |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241125052024/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-34691899 |archive-date=25 November 2024 |date=1 November 2015 |url-status=live}} The tour sold more than 2.3 million tickets and grossed $208 million,{{cite web |last1=Farah |first1=Lynn |title=Who's the richest One Direction member in 2024? Net worths, ranked: from Harry Styles' solo millions and film gigs, to Zayn Malik's return to the spotlight and Niall Horan's The Show: Live on Tour |url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3250736/whos-richest-one-direction-member-2024-net-worths-ranked-harry-styles-solo-millions-and-film-gigs |website=South China Morning Post |access-date=26 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250127053443/https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3250736/whos-richest-one-direction-member-2024-net-worths-ranked-harry-styles-solo-millions-and-film-gigs |archive-date=27 January 2025 |date=5 February 2024 |url-status=live}} making it the second highest-grossing tour of 2015.{{cite magazine |last=Angermiller|first=Michele Amabile|date=20 November 2015 |title=Billboard Touring Awards: One Direction, Ed Sheeran & The Grateful Dead big winners |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6770115/billboard-touring-conference-winners-one-direction-ed-sheeran |access-date=10 April 2020 |magazine=Billboard |archive-date=10 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410212433/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6770115/billboard-touring-conference-winners-one-direction-ed-sheeran |url-status=live }} The band released Made in the A.M. on 13 November 2015,{{cite magazine |last1=Lipshutz |first1=Jason |title=One Direction & Justin Bieber album release showdown set for November 13? |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6706833/one-direction-justin-bieber-album-release-november-13-poll |magazine=Billboard |access-date=24 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240721211415/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/one-direction-justin-bieber-album-release-november-13-poll-6706833/ |archive-date=21 July 2024 |date=22 September 2015 |url-status=live}} topping the charts in the UK and other countries, while reaching number two in the US.{{cite web |title=Made In The AM |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/albums/one-direction-made-in-the-am/ |website=Official Charts |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203190803/https://www.officialcharts.com/albums/one-direction-made-in-the-am/ |archive-date=3 December 2024 |url-status=live}}{{cite magazine |last1=Weatherby |first1=Taylor |title=Every song on One Direction's 'Made in the A.M.,' ranked |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/one-directions-made-in-the-am-songs-ranked-anniversary-7573580/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240404200223/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/one-directions-made-in-the-am-songs-ranked-anniversary-7573580/ |archive-date=4 April 2024 |date=13 November 2014 |url-status=live}} The album received positive reviews. Rolling Stone praised the album, highlighting its rock influence and comparing the album to works of classic rock bands such as Fleetwood Mac and The Verve, and other pop boy bands such as Backstreet Boys. The album received general praise for its reflective and mature tone as the band's final project. It was the fastest and the 14th best-selling album of 2015.{{cite web |last1=Myers |first1=Justin |title=One Direction win fastest selling album of the year and a fourth Number 1 |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/one-direction-win-fastest-selling-album-of-the-year-and-a-fourth-number-1__12057/ |website=Official Charts |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241226080224/https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/one-direction-win-fastest-selling-album-of-the-year-and-a-fourth-number-1__12057/ |archive-date=26 December 2024 |date=20 November 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Copsey |first1=Rob |title=The Official Top 40 Biggest Artist Albums of 2015 revealed |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/the-official-top-40-biggest-artist-albums-of-2015-revealed__13273/ |website=Official Charts |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241230035507/https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/the-official-top-40-biggest-artist-albums-of-2015-revealed__13273/ |archive-date=30 December 2024 |date=5 January 2016 |url-status=live}} At the 2015 American Music Awards on 22 November, One Direction won the award for Artist of the Year for the second year in succession.{{cite magazine|title=American Music Awards 2015: check out all the winners Here|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/amas/6770317/american-music-awards-2015-winners-list-amas|magazine=Billboard|date=24 November 2015|access-date=21 April 2020|archive-date=24 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151124152847/http://www.billboard.com/articles/events/amas/6770317/american-music-awards-2015-winners-list-amas|url-status=live}} On 13 December, One Direction performed on The X Factor final. Their final televised performance as a group took place on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve on 31 December 2015.{{cite web|last=Maglio|first=Tony|title=One Direction returns to headline 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' Billboard party|url=https://www.thewrap.com/one-direction-returns-to-headline-dick-clarks-new-years-rockin-eve-billboard-party/|website=TheWrap|access-date=24 November 2015|date=18 November 2015|archive-date=18 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118174344/http://www.thewrap.com/one-direction-returns-to-headline-dick-clarks-new-years-rockin-eve-billboard-party/|url-status=live}}
=2016–present: Hiatus and Liam Payne's death=
In January 2016, Us Weekly reported that the group's hiatus would become a permanent split, citing unnamed sources that claimed the band had not renewed recording contracts.{{cite web |last1=Puente |first1=Maria |title=Source: One Direction is not breaking up |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2016/01/13/reports-one-direction-break-up-have-been-greatly-exaggerated/78736048/ |website=USA Today |access-date=13 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130053328/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2016/01/13/reports-one-direction-break-up-have-been-greatly-exaggerated/78736048/ |archive-date=30 November 2022 |date=13 January 2016 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Maresca |first1=Rachel |title=One Direction is breaking up, hiatus said to turn permanent: report |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2016/01/13/one-direction-is-breaking-up-hiatus-said-to-turn-permanent-report/ |website=New York Daily News |access-date=13 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250313090044/https://www.nydailynews.com/2016/01/13/one-direction-is-breaking-up-hiatus-said-to-turn-permanent-report/ |archive-date=13 March 2025 |date=13 January 2016 |url-status=live}} Representatives for the group denied the report in a statement to Billboard, saying that "nothing has changed regarding hiatus plans for the group, and all will be revealed in due time from the band members' own mouths."{{cite magazine|last1=Strecker|first1=Eric|title=One Direction breakup rumors: 'nothing has changed' since hiatus, says source|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/6842942/one-direction-break-up-rumors-not-true|access-date=13 January 2016|magazine=Billboard|date=13 January 2016|archive-date=15 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160115151239/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/6842942/one-direction-break-up-rumors-not-true|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last1=Hegarty|first1=Tasha|title=One Direction deny their 'hiatus' is a permanent split|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a779897/one-direction-deny-their-extended-hiatus-is-a-permanent-split-and-is-still-just-temporary/|website=Digital Spy|access-date=13 January 2016|date=13 January 2016|archive-date=16 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316213119/http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a779897/one-direction-deny-their-extended-hiatus-is-a-permanent-split-and-is-still-just-temporary/|url-status=live}}
At the 2017 Brit Awards on 22 February, One Direction won the Video of the Year award for their song "History". Payne, the only member in attendance, accepted the award on behalf of the band.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2986071/one-direction-respond-2017-brit-award/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170223073253/http://www.mtv.com/news/2986071/one-direction-respond-2017-brit-award/|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 February 2017|title=All four One Direction members respond to their new Brit Award|website=MTV News|date=22 February 2017|first=Madeline|last=Roth}} By May 2017, all members of the group had released solo singles.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7808577/one-direction-solo-singles-ranked-list|title=Every One Direction solo single, ranked|magazine=Billboard|date=25 May 2017|first=Andrew|last=Unterberger|access-date=21 April 2020|archive-date=9 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609201825/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7808577/one-direction-solo-singles-ranked-list|url-status=live}} Since then, all band members have pursued other projects and released at least one solo album.{{cite web |title=One Direction's solo endeavors: breaking down every single, album & artistic venture |url=https://www.grammy.com/news/one-direction-solo-music-albums-songs-harry-styles-zayn-malik-niall-horan-liam-payne-louis-tomlinson |website=Grammy Awards |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250212143458/https://www.grammy.com/news/one-direction-solo-music-albums-songs-harry-styles-zayn-malik-niall-horan-liam-payne-louis-tomlinson |archive-date=12 February 2025 |date=13 June 2023 |url-status=live}} In February 2018, it was reported that the group had folded its touring company after applying for removal within the Companies House registry in October 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-43055424|title=One Direction: sorry fans, there's another sign the band might not reform|date=14 February 2018|website=BBC News|access-date=21 June 2018|archive-date=21 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180621110258/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-43055424|url-status=live}}
Styles would say in a 2017 interview that he was the first member of the group to bring up the idea of the hiatus in late 2014, saying he "didn't want to exhaust" their fanbase, and that all members later eventually agreed.{{cite magazine |first=Cameron |last=Crowe |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/harry-styles-new-direction-119432/ |title=Harry Styles opens up about famous flings, honest new LP |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=18 April 2017 |access-date=1 August 2022 |archive-date=13 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713193059/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/harry-styles-new-direction-119432/ |url-status=live|url-access=subscription}} In 2023, Tomlinson remarked that the split felt like "another loss".{{cite magazine |last1=Dailey |first1=Hannah |title=Louis Tomlinson was 'mortified' by One Direction's split, but is 'up for' a reunion |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/louis-tomlinson-one-direction-split-mortified-band-reunion-1235260145/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224191528/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/louis-tomlinson-one-direction-split-mortified-band-reunion-1235260145/ |archive-date=24 February 2023 |date=24 February 2023 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Hatcher |first1=Kirsty |title=Louis Tomlinson says One Direction split left him 'mortified' – but he'd 'be up' for a reunion |url=https://people.com/music/louis-tomlinson-one-direction-split-mortified-up-for-reunion/ |website=People |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224192100/https://people.com/music/louis-tomlinson-one-direction-split-mortified-up-for-reunion/ |archive-date=24 February 2023 |date=24 February 2023 |url-status=live}} Malik stated that the band had gotten "sick" of each other by 2015, contributing to their split. Malik also said that the band was a great experience, but had run its course.{{cite magazine |last1=Wang |first1=Jessica |title=Zayn Malik says One Direction split because they were 'sick of each other' |url=https://ew.com/music/zayn-reveals-why-one-direction-broke-up/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=22 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241217232756/https://ew.com/music/zayn-reveals-why-one-direction-broke-up/ |archive-date=17 December 2024 |date=12 July 2023 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Savage |first1=Mark |title=Zayn opens up about One Direction split: 'We got sick of each other' |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66173761 |website=BBC News|access-date=22 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250109040742/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66173761 |archive-date=9 January 2025 |date=12 July 2023 |url-status=live}}
The group did not reunite prior to Payne's death on 16 October 2024.{{cite web |last1=DeSantis |first1=Rachel |title=Louis Tomlinson 'Could Never' Perform 'as Part of' One Direction After Liam Payne's Death, Says Rep: Report |url=https://people.com/louis-tomlinson-could-never-sing-with-one-direction-after-liam-payne-death-report-11697320 |website=People |access-date=15 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250315171932/https://people.com/louis-tomlinson-could-never-sing-with-one-direction-after-liam-payne-death-report-11697320 |archive-date=15 March 2025 |date=14 March 2025 |url-status=live}} Following his death, Malik, Styles, Tomlinson, and Horan released a joint statement paying tribute to him.{{cite web|title=One Direction speaks out on Liam Payne's death: 'The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever'|first=Lexy|last=Perez|website=The Hollywood Reporter|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/one-direction-speaks-out-liam-payne-death-1236034126/|date=17 October 2024|access-date=18 October 2024|archive-date=25 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241125151620/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/one-direction-speaks-out-liam-payne-death-1236034126/|url-status=live}} One Direction's music saw a significant surge on charts around the world soon after Payne's death, which included all five of the group's albums returning to the top 40 of the UK Albums Chart as well as all five charting on the US Billboard 200.{{cite web |last1=Savage |first1=Mark |title=All five One Direction albums return to the Top 40 |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm208lgzgd8o |website=BBC News |access-date=29 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241120042205/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm208lgzgd8o |archive-date=20 November 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last=Horowitz |first=Steven J. |date=28 October 2024 |title=All of One Direction's Albums Return to Charts Following Liam Payne's Death |url=https://variety.com/2024/music/news/one-direction-albums-return-to-charts-liam-payne-death-1236192854/ |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=Variety |archive-date=21 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241121193737/https://variety.com/2024/music/news/one-direction-albums-return-to-charts-liam-payne-death-1236192854/ |url-status=live }}
Artistry
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One Direction's debut studio album, Up All Night (2011), is predominantly a pop music record, containing elements of teen pop, dance-pop, pop rock, with electropop and rock influences.{{cite magazine | url = https://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/up-all-night-20120328 | title = One Direction – Up All Night | magazine = Rolling Stone | author-link = Jody Rosen | first = Jody | last = Rosen| date = 28 March 2012 | access-date = 16 April 2012 | archive-date = 21 June 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180621221349/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/up-all-night-20120328 |url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}{{cite magazine |first=Jason |last=Lipshutz |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/502856/one-direction-up-all-night-track-by-track-review |title=One Direction, 'Up All Night': track–by–track review |magazine=Billboard|date=7 March 2012 |access-date=16 April 2012 |archive-date=17 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130317101130/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/502856/one-direction-up-all-night-track-by-track-review |url-status=live }} Digital Spy's Robert Copsey described the album as a "collection of PG pop rock with killer choruses",{{cite web |first=Robert |last=Copsey |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/album-reviews/a352333/one-direction-up-all-night-album-review/ |title=One Direction: 'Up All Night' |website=Digital Spy|date=22 November 2011 |access-date=28 November 2011 |archive-date=18 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121118074108/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/albumreviews/a352333/one-direction-up-all-night-album-review.html |url-status=live }} while The New York Times considered it "full of easy rock-inflected pop, blithe and sometimes clever".{{cite news | first= Jon | last= Caramanica | url= https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/28/arts/music/one-direction-the-boy-band-plays-the-beacon-theater.html | website= The New York Times | title= 5 boys sing as thousands shriek | date= 27 May 2012 | access-date= 16 June 2012 | archive-date= 21 February 2025 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20250221051431/https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/28/arts/music/one-direction-the-boy-band-plays-the-beacon-theater.html |url-access=subscription | url-status= live }} Jason Lipshutz of Billboard acknowledged that the album demonstrates an originality in sound that was "necessary for the revitalization of the boy band movement". The songs "One Thing" and "What Makes You Beautiful" were particularly noted for the genres of power pop and pop rock, for their "powerhouse" guitar riffs and "forceful" choruses.{{cite web | first = Zachary | last = Houle | url = https://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/155316-one-direction-up-all-night/ | title = One Direction: Up All Night| website = PopMatters | date = 16 March 2012 | access-date = 31 March 2012 | archive-date = 3 April 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120403210105/http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/155316-one-direction-up-all-night | url-status = dead }}{{cite web | first= Lewis | last= Corner | url= http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/singlesreviews/a363531/one-direction-one-thing-single-review.html | title= One Direction: 'One Thing' – Single review | website= Digital Spy| date= 2 February 2012 | access-date= 25 July 2012 | archive-date= 14 May 2012 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120514063927/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/singlesreviews/a363531/one-direction-one-thing-single-review.html | url-status= dead }}
Their second album, Take Me Home (2012), is characterised by rock-inherited pop, prominent electric guitar riffs, bright synthesisers, a homogeneous sound and message, and the pitch-correcting software Auto-Tune.{{cite news | first = Jon | last = Caramanica | url = https://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/15/arts/music/one-direction-rides-boy-band-wave-with-take-me-home.html | website = The New York Times | title = Riding the boy band wave while it lasts | date = 14 November 2012 | access-date = 30 November 2012 | archive-date = 26 November 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121126023644/http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/15/arts/music/one-direction-rides-boy-band-wave-with-take-me-home.html |url-access=subscription| url-status = live }}{{cite news | url = https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/nov/08/one-direction-take-me-review | title = One Direction: Take Me Home | website = The Guardian | author-link = Alexis Petridis | first = Alexis | last = Petridis | date = 8 November 2012 | access-date = 9 November 2012 | archive-date = 26 September 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130926102603/http://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/nov/08/one-direction-take-me-review | url-status = live }}{{cite news| url = http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10847430| title = One Direction – Take Me Home| website = The New Zealand Herald|date = 15 November 2012| access-date = 16 November 2012| first = Lyndia| last = Jenkin| archive-date = 15 November 2012| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121115164715/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10847430| url-status = live}} Alexis Petridis of The Guardian interpreted its signature sound as a "peppy, synth-bolstered take on early-80s new-wave pop, heavy on clipped rhythms and chugging guitars", which, he said, is at least an improvement on the substitute contemporary R&B "that was once the grim lot of the boy band". Jon Caramanica, writing in The New York Times, considered the album "far more mechanical" than their debut album, although noted that it is sonically and lyrically similar. The album's lyricism speaks of falling in love, unrequited love, the insistence that flaws are what make a person unique, commitment, jealousy and longing for past significant others.{{cite news | url = https://www.huffpost.com/entry/one-direction-lyrics-take-me-home_n_2118855 | title = One Direction lyrics: 'Take Me Home' pushes boundaries, targets older audience | date = 15 November 2012 | access-date = 16 March 2013 | website = HuffPost | first = Madeline | last = Boardman | archive-date = 7 April 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230407044618/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/one-direction-lyrics-take-me-home_n_2118855 | url-status = live }}
Their third album, Midnight Memories (2013), is a pop rock record, noted as a departure from the band's original teen pop sound by several media outlets. The album was influenced by 80's rock and briefly integrates elements of dubstep, notably in "Little White Lies".{{cite magazine |last1=Unterberger |first1=Andrew |title=Does One Direction's 'Midnight Memories' follow the boy band third–album trend? |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/does-one-directions-midnight-memories-follow-the-boy-band-third-5800882/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=2 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407195622/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/does-one-directions-midnight-memories-follow-the-boy-band-third-5800882/ |archive-date=7 April 2023 |date=27 November 2013 |url-status=live}}{{cite magazine |last1=Hampp |first1=Andrew |title=One Direction talk 'Midnight Memories,' fans, & the future: The Billboard cover story Q&A |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/one-direction-talk-midnight-memories-fans-the-future-billboard-cover-story-q-and-a-5800541/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=2 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241123034831/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/one-direction-talk-midnight-memories-fans-the-future-billboard-cover-story-q-and-a-5800541/ |archive-date=23 November 2024 |date=22 November 2013 |url-status=live}} The album's lyrical themes primarily revolve around love, heartbreak and sexual intercourse. Many critics praised its lyrical depth and musical composition, as well as the group's level of involvement in the production process.{{cite news | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/one-directions-midnight-memories-what-660135 | website=The Hollywood Reporter | first=Kyle | last=Jaeger | title=One Direction's 'Midnight Memories': what the critics are saying | date=26 November 2013 | archive-date=11 February 2021 | access-date=21 April 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210211182503/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/one-directions-midnight-memories-what-660135 | url-status=live }}
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Their fourth album, Four (2014), was described as "edgier" by Payne, who said the group had written most of its songs. He also said Horan had suggested the album be named to commemorate their fourth album in the band's four years. Billboard wrote of the album's first single, "Steal My Girl", that it was "no What Makes You Beautiful, but its Coldplay-like piano pop could be a good direction",{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/review/album-review/6319861/one-direction-four-album-review | title=Album review: One Direction's 'Four' | magazine=Billboard | first=Chuck | last=Arnold | date=17 November 2014 | access-date=21 April 2020 | archive-date=14 July 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190714083922/https://www.billboard.com/articles/review/album-review/6319861/one-direction-four-album-review | url-status=live }} and that the band were "not entirely ready to let go of its bubble-gum days". Rolling Stone described the record as "saturated with retro vibes", saying that its songs "split the difference between big, splashy Eighties pop rock and more elegant Seventies flavours – a very pesky whipper-snapper move that's not so far from what Haim's hit 'Days Are Gone' did last year".{{cite magazine | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/one-direction-four-20141118 | title=One Direction extend their winning streak, with echoes of the 1970s and 1980s | magazine=Rolling Stone | first=Jon | last=Dolan | date=18 November 2014 | access-date=7 September 2017 | archive-date=17 September 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917193519/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/one-direction-four-20141118|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}
One Direction's fifth and final album Made in the A.M. was noted as a "slick-sounding" pop record, committing to a reflective mood with more ballads than usual. The album experimented with jazz-fusion, indie, brit-pop, and synth-pop.{{cite web |last1=Mokoena |first1=Tshepo |title=One Direction: Made in the AM review – a playful but reflective goodbye (for now) |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/nov/12/one-direction-made-in-the-am-review |website=The Guardian |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240404195858/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/nov/12/one-direction-made-in-the-am-review |archive-date=4 April 2024 |date=12 November 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite magazine |last1=Sheffield |first1=Rob |title=Made in the A.M. |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/made-in-the-a-m-206085/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190214155828/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/made-in-the-a-m-206085/ |archive-date=14 February 2019 |date=13 November 2015|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}{{cite web |last1=Levine |first1=Nick |title=One Direction – 'Made In The AM' |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/reviews-one-direction-16335-308883 |website=NME |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521212557/https://www.nme.com/reviews/reviews-one-direction-16335-308883 |archive-date=21 May 2024 |date=13 November 2015 |url-status=live}} The album was noted as being sadder than previous ones released by the band, with several songs about failed relationships. The album was praised by Teen Vogue for being intimate and alluding to deeper subject matters, with the publication calling the album a "long love letter to Directioners".{{cite web |last1=Cerón |first1=Ella |title=Here's who One Direction's new album, Made in the A.M., is about |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/one-direction-made-in-the-am-review |website=Teen Vogue |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711085702/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/one-direction-made-in-the-am-review |archive-date=11 July 2024 |date=13 November 2015 |url-status=live}} The New York Times found influences from the Beatles, Coldplay, and Bee Gees in the album.{{cite web |last1=Caramanica |first1=Jon |title=On new albums, Justin Bieber and One Direction are joyless boys |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/13/arts/music/justin-bieber-and-one-direction-joyless-boys.html |website=The New York Times |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151112100403/https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/13/arts/music/justin-bieber-and-one-direction-joyless-boys.html |archive-date=12 November 2015 |date=12 November 2015|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}
Erica Futterman for Rolling Stone favoured their live acoustic performances, praising Horan's guitar playing capabilities and the band's live vocals.{{cite magazine |first= Erica |last= Futterman |url= https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/one-direction-make-a-play-for-longevity-on-first-american-headlining-tour-20120527 |title= One Direction make a play for longevity on first American headlining tour |magazine= Rolling Stone |date= 27 May 2012 |access-date= 11 May 2012 |archive-date= 29 May 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120529214932/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/one-direction-make-a-play-for-longevity-on-first-american-headlining-tour-20120527|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}} Melody Lau of the National Post wrote about the group's appeal, noting that while their fashion style and teen hysteria often took precedence, they demonstrated strong vocal abilities and the ability to entertain.{{cite news |first= Melody |last= Lau |url= http://arts.nationalpost.com/2012/06/01/concert-review-one-direction-are-mostly-killer-with-some-filler/ |title= Concert Review: One Direction are mostly killer with some filler |website= National Post |date= 1 June 2012 |access-date= 11 June 2012 |archive-url= https://archive.today/20120709183651/http://arts.nationalpost.com/2012/06/01/concert-review-one-direction-are-mostly-killer-with-some-filler/ |archive-date= 9 July 2012|url-status=dead }} Chris Richards, writing in The Washington Post, dissented from the approval, stating that he believed no one voice stood out, and could not imagine a successful solo act emerging from the band.{{cite news| first = Chris| last = Richards| url = https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/one-direction-show-polite-boy-band-excites-squealing-fans/2012/05/25/gJQAmYxVpU_story.html| newspaper = The Washington Post| title = One Direction whips Patriot Center into a G–rated frenzy| date = 25 May 2012| access-date = 9 July 2012| archive-date = 2 June 2012| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120602072020/http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/one-direction-show-polite-boy-band-excites-squealing-fans/2012/05/25/gJQAmYxVpU_story.html| url-status = live}}
Other ventures
=Endorsements=
In 2011, One Direction became the face of Pokémon Black and White, starring in a series of television adverts. They were the first installments in the fifth generation of the Pokémon series of role-playing games.{{cite web |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-04-06-one-direction-become-pokemon-face |title=One Direction become Pokemon face |last=Purchese |first=Robert |website=Eurogamer |date=6 April 2011 |access-date=6 April 2011 |archive-date=7 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110407233732/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-04-06-one-direction-become-pokemon-face |url-status=live }} They also launched Nokia C3 and Nokia C2-02 phones.{{cite web |last1=Miller |first1=Tom |title=Win an exclusive Nokia handset signed by One Direction |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a342530/win-an-exclusive-nokia-handset-signed-by-one-direction.html |website=Digital Spy |access-date=24 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120420145442/https://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a342530/win-an-exclusive-nokia-handset-signed-by-one-direction.html |archive-date=20 April 2012 |date=28 September 2011 |url-status=dead}}{{cite web |last1=Westaway |first1=Luke |title=One Direction Nokia C2–02 and C3 hands–on photos |url=https://www.cnet.com/pictures/one-direction-nokia-c2-02-and-c3-hands-on-photos/ |website=CNET |access-date=2 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027015739/https://www.cnet.com/pictures/one-direction-nokia-c2-02-and-c3-hands-on-photos/ |archive-date=27 October 2020 |date=20 September 2011 |url-status=live}} In 2012, they collaborated with Colgate to launch a One Direction themed toothpaste and toothbrush line.{{cite web |last1=Taylor |first1=Frances |title=One Direction to launch toothbrush range |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/a429710/one-direction-to-launch-toothbrush-range/ |website=Digital Spy |access-date=2 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104183655/https://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/a429710/one-direction-to-launch-toothbrush-range/ |archive-date=4 November 2021 |date=10 October 2012 |url-status=live}} The band were signed by Pepsi, partnering with NFL player Drew Brees for Pepsi's "Live for Now" campaign.{{cite web |title=One Direction, NFL's Drew Brees join Pepsi for ad |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2012/10/09/one-direction-nfls-drew-brees-join-pepsi-for-ad/1623557/ |website=USA Today |access-date=22 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116103307/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2012/10/09/one-direction-nfls-drew-brees-join-pepsi-for-ad/1623557/ |archive-date=16 November 2022 |date=9 October 2012 |url-status=live}} Mini figures based on members of the group were launched for the band's US fans after the agreement was signed by American firm Hasbro.{{cite magazine |title=Win One Direction Dolls signed by the guys! |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/win-one-direction-dolls-signed-by-the-guys-1481271/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404214409/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/win-one-direction-dolls-signed-by-the-guys-1481271/ |archive-date=4 April 2023 |date=21 December 2012 |url-status=live}}{{cite news |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hasbro-results-marvel-one-direction-443908 |title=Hasbro first–quarter revenue helped by One Direction, Marvel products |last=Szalai |first=Georg |website=The Hollywood Reporter |date=22 April 2013|access-date=22 April 2013 |archive-date=12 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130512083630/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hasbro-results-marvel-one-direction-443908 |url-status=live }} In October, the band signed up to endorse Filipino clothing brand, Penshoppe.{{cite news |url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/61776/one-direction-to-endorse-filipino-clothing-brand |title=One Direction to endorse Filipino clothing brand |last=Conception |first=Pocholo |website=Philippines Daily Inquirer |date=7 October 2012|access-date=7 October 2012 |archive-date=9 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009061215/http://entertainment.inquirer.net/61776/one-direction-to-endorse-filipino-clothing-brand |url-status=live }}
File:1D World, Albion Street, Leeds (30th March 2013) 001.JPG, Yorkshire, in March 2013|alt=A "1D World" shop in England. Above the shop's entrance is a bright red banner with One Direction's logo on it. On the sides of the shop are images of the members of One Direction together. The image is taken on a street, and there are several people walking past the shop.]]
The following year, One Direction announced global "1D World" pop-up shops, including in Brisbane, Toronto, Chicago, New York, Tokyo, and Stockholm, selling exclusive merchandise.{{cite news |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/a464976/one-direction-to-launch-1d-world-store-in-leeds-for-three-weeks/|title=One Direction to launch 1D World store in Leeds for three weeks |last=Eames |first=Tom |website=Digital Spy |date=12 March 2013|access-date=12 March 2013 |archive-date=15 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615004344/http://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/news/a464976/one-direction-to-launch-1d-world-store-in-leeds-for-three-weeks/ |url-status=live }} Nabisco became the title sponsor of One Direction's North American tour.{{cite web |last1=Lipshutz |first1=Jason |title=One Direction announces 'Where We Are' book |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/one-direction-announces-we-are-556785/ |website=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=24 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250109051511/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/one-direction-announces-we-are-556785/ |archive-date=9 January 2025 |date=23 May 2013 |url-status=live}}{{cite magazine |last1=Lipshutz |first1=Jason |title=One Direction announces North American stadium tour dates |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-announces-north-american-stadium-tour-dates-5800801/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=24 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319175856/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-announces-north-american-stadium-tour-dates-5800801/ |archive-date=19 March 2024 |date=26 November 2013 |url-status=live}} Later that year, the band partnered with MUA Cosmetics to release "Little Things", a collection of makeup products including lipsticks, inspired by the members' favourite colours.{{cite web |last1=Scharf |first1=Lindzi |title=The boys of One Direction launch a line of makeup and nail polish |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2013/07/25/showbiz/celebrity-news-gossip/one-direction-makeup/index.html?iref=allsearch |website=CNN |access-date=6 February 2025 |date=25 July 2013 |archive-date=6 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250206045524/https://edition.cnn.com/2013/07/25/showbiz/celebrity-news-gossip/one-direction-makeup/index.html?iref=allsearch |url-status=live }} One Direction released their debut fragrance, "Our Moment" around this time, available exclusively at Harrods.{{cite web |last1=Niven–Phillips |first1=Lisa |title=Waiting for One Direction |url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/one-direction-our-moment-fragrance-waiting-list-harrods |website=Vogue |access-date=29 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240721003507/https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/one-direction-our-moment-fragrance-waiting-list-harrods |archive-date=21 July 2024 |date=21 August 2013 |url-status=live}} The full-length advert for the fragrance featured the song "My Favourite Things".{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/a509881/one-directions-our-moment-fragrance-ad-diana-vickers-sings-video/|title=One Direction's Our Moment fragrance ad, Diana Vickers sings |access-date=26 August 2013|website=Digital Spy|first=Sam|last=Rigby|date=26 August 2013|archive-date=27 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130827073159/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a509881/one-directions-our-moment-fragrance-ad-diana-vickers-sings-video.html|url-status=live}} In February 2014, the band released their second scent, "That Moment".{{cite web |last1=Picardi |first1=Phillip |title=One Direction's releasing a new fragrance, and Harry Styles is telling you all about it |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/beauty/perfume/2014-02/one-direction-new-fragrance-that-moment |website=Teen Vogue |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141031143521/https://www.teenvogue.com/beauty/perfume/2014-02/one-direction-new-fragrance-that-moment |archive-date=31 October 2014 |date=26 February 2014 |url-status=dead}} The fragrance was released with a matching shower gel and body lotion. They released their third fragrance "You & I" in August, named after their song of the same name.{{cite web |last1=Picardi |first1=Phillip |title=One Direction just gave us the inside scoop on their latest fragrance – here's what they had to say about your new must–have scent |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/one-direction-you-and-i-fragrance |website=Teen Vogue |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241227151429/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/one-direction-you-and-i-fragrance |archive-date=27 December 2024 |date=5 August 2014 |url-status=live}}{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6207040/one-direction-commercial-perfume-you-i |title=One Direction debut commercial behind new perfume 'You & I' |last=Strecker |first=Erin |magazine=Billboard |access-date=5 August 2014 |date=5 August 2014|archive-date=5 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140805214139/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6207040/one-direction-commercial-perfume-you-i |url-status=live }}
In 2015, One Direction appeared in an advert for the Toyota Vios, which aired in Thailand.{{cite news |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/one-direction-118-1214327#LiGp0Cx3I53E7Kfu.99 |title=One Direction star in Toyota ad |website=NME |date=17 March 2015|access-date=17 March 2015 |archive-date=22 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622140225/http://www.nme.com/news/music/one-direction-118-1214327#LiGp0Cx3I53E7Kfu.99 |url-status=live }} One Direction revealed their fourth fragrance 'Between Us' in June 2015, with the accompanying advertisement paying homage to the music video for "Kiss You".{{cite magazine |last1=Strecker |first1=Erin |title=One Direction releases perfume ad that doubles as goofy movie |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-perfume-ad-between-us-watch-6605836/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324031355/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-perfume-ad-between-us-watch-6605836/ |archive-date=24 March 2023 |date=24 June 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Moniuszko |first1=Sara |title=One Direction is releasing a new fragrance made with Niall's tears, apparently |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2015/06/24/one-direction-releasing-new-fragrance-made-with-nialls-tears/77519442/ |website=USA Today |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308070831/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2015/06/24/one-direction-releasing-new-fragrance-made-with-nialls-tears/77519442/ |archive-date=8 March 2021 |date=24 June 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Lewis |first1=Casey |title=One Direction on their next album, new fragrance, and sharing a single stick of deodorant on tour |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/one-direction-between-us-fragrance-interview |website=Teen Vogue |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322065525/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/one-direction-between-us-fragrance-interview |archive-date=22 March 2023 |date=26 June 2015 |url-status=live}} The band appeared in a Honda Civic ad which shows the quartet testing out the car's stereo, style, and trunk space with a humorous tone and the tagline "It's all One Direction approved." The ad is set to the band's single "Drag Me Down". The group's 2015 U.S. tour was also supported by Honda.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6760883/one-direction-honda-civic-test-drive-commercial-video |title=Watch One Direction put new Honda Civic to the test in TV commercial |last=Stutz |first=Colin |magazine=Billboard |date=12 November 2015|access-date=12 November 2015 |archive-date=15 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151115005507/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6760883/one-direction-honda-civic-test-drive-commercial-video |url-status=live }}
=Philanthropy=
One Direction engaged in numerous charitable initiatives. In 2011, the band performed on the BBC's Children in Need 2011 charity telethon. In 2012, they extended their involvement with Children in Need as they opened the telecast with a performance of their single "Live While We're Young". A prominent annual event in British television, the group said it was "incredible" to be involved in Children in Need as it was something that they had "always watched as children".{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20367022 | website=BBC News | title=One Direction: 'Incredible to open Children In Need' | date=16 November 2012 | archive-date=16 July 2016 | access-date=21 June 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160716081533/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20367022 | url-status=live }} That year, Niall Horan organised an event on his birthday to raise money for charities Irish Autism Action and Temporary Emergency Accommodation Mullingar, the latter based in his hometown. Horan hosted the event at Mullingar Park hotel, with tickets selling out in minutes.{{cite web |title='Happy Birthday Nialler' – Niall Horan celebrates his 19th birthday with huge charity birthday bash in rainy Mullingar |url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/happy-birthday-nialler-niall-horan-celebrates-his-19th-birthday-with-huge-charity-birthday-bash-in-rainy-mullingar/26897538.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250203061411/https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/happy-birthday-nialler-niall-horan-celebrates-his-19th-birthday-with-huge-charity-birthday-bash-in-rainy-mullingar/26897538.html|archive-date=3 February 2025|website=Irish Independent |access-date=3 February 2025 |date=13 September 2012 |url-status=live}} In February 2013, One Direction released "One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks)" (a medley of "One Way or Another" and "Teenage Kicks") as the 2013 single for the UK's other major charity telethon Comic Relief. The group travelled to various countries in Africa and created short films with the charity,{{cite journal|last=Keenaghan|first=Natasha|last2=Reilly|first2=Kathy|title=Mediating representations of poverty and development: a help or a hindrance?|journal=Third World Quarterly|publisher=[Taylor & Francis, Ltd., Third World Quarterly]|volume=38|issue=6|year=2017|issn=01436597|jstor=26616362|pages=1272–1290}}{{rp|1279–1282}} pleading for donations and subsequently raising over £2 million.{{cite web |title=1D raise £2 million for charity |url=https://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/1d-raise-2-million-for-charity/29564480.html |website=Irish Independent |access-date=18 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250318105246/https://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/1d-raise-2-million-for-charity/29564480.html |archive-date=18 March 2025 |date=9 September 2013 |url-status=live}}
File:Harry Styles, Liam Payne & Niall Horan (14114429598) (cropped).jpg match in 2014|alt=Three young adult men, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, and Niall Horan, seen walking on a football field together wearing Adidas tracksuits. Payne and Horan face the left of the image and wave towards the stadium filled with fans, whilst Styles looks the other way.]]
In 2013, band members Liam Payne and Harry Styles became the ambassadors of Trekstock, a cancer charity, to help raise money for cancer research.{{cite web |title=One direction stars offering VIP trip for charity fundraiser |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/one-direction-stars-offering-vip-trip-for-charity-fundraiser/ |website=Indian Express |access-date=9 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620122157/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/one-direction-stars-offering-vip-trip-for-charity-fundraiser/ |archive-date=20 June 2023 |date=10 July 2013|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}{{cite magazine |last1=Steiner |first1=Amanda |title=Zayn Malik thanks One Direction bandmates in first public appearance since split |url=https://time.com/3827400/zayn-malik-one-direction-2/ |magazine=Time |access-date=9 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910203653/https://time.com/3827400/zayn-malik-one-direction-2/ |archive-date=10 September 2024 |date=18 April 2015 |url-status=live}} The band announced a partnership with Office Depot on a limited-edition capsule collection of back to school supplies in June 2013, and that a portion of the proceeds from the alliance would go toward an anti-bullying educational programme.{{cite web |last1=Scharf |first1=Lindzi |title=One Direction teams with Office Depot for back-to-school collection, anti-bullying campaign |url=https://ew.com/article/2013/06/05/one-direction-teams-with-office-depot-for-back-to-school-collection-anti-bullying-campaign/ |website=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=13 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122170155/https://ew.com/article/2013/06/05/one-direction-teams-with-office-depot-for-back-to-school-collection-anti-bullying-campaign/ |archive-date=22 January 2022 |date=5 June 2013 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Lee |first1=Ashley |title=Style notes: One Direction is making nail polish |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/style-notes-one-direction-is-561829/ |website=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=13 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528041044/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/style-notes-one-direction-is-561829/ |archive-date=28 May 2023 |date=3 June 2013 |url-status=live}} One Direction were named the most charitable of the year behind Taylor Swift by nonprofit organisation DoSomething.{{cite magazine |last=Lee|first=Ashley|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/5847924/taylor-swift-one-direction-top-list-of-most-charitable-stars |title=Taylor Swift, One Direction top list of most charitable stars |magazine=Billboard |date=26 December 2013 |access-date=19 January 2014 |archive-date=30 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131230013905/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/5847924/taylor-swift-one-direction-top-list-of-most-charitable-stars |url-status=live }} The band frequently supported children's charity Believe in Magic,{{cite web |last1=Dibdin |first1=Emma |title=6 podcasts about lies, scams and con artists |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/19/arts/podcasts-scams-con-artists.html |website=The New York Times |access-date=8 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219120529/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/19/arts/podcasts-scams-con-artists.html/ |archive-date=19 December 2023 |date=19 December 2023|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}} donating millions of pounds,{{cite web |last1=Watt |first1=Holly |last2=Boseley |first2=Sarah |title=Accounts frozen at charity backed by One Direction |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/apr/06/charity-backed-by-millions-from-one-direction-has-accounts-frozen |website=The Guardian |access-date=8 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231102181229/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/apr/06/charity-backed-by-millions-from-one-direction-has-accounts-frozen |archive-date=2 November 2023 |date=6 April 2017 |url-status=live}} tweeting their support for the charity, wearing bracelets supporting it onstage during their tours, and attending the charity's events.{{cite news |last1=McCann |first1=Fiona |title=Believe in Magic: a sad, complicated but rewarding tale of deception |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/review/2023/05/27/believe-in-magic-a-sad-complicated-but-rewarding-tale-of-deception/ |newspaper=The Irish Times |access-date=8 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240812135727/https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/review/2023/05/27/believe-in-magic-a-sad-complicated-but-rewarding-tale-of-deception/ |archive-date=12 August 2024 |date=27 May 2023 |url-status=live}}
In 2014, the band performed at the Royal Variety Performance where they played in front of Prince William and Catherine at the London Palladium.{{cite web |title=Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet One Direction at Royal Variety Performance |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/11230239/Duke-and-Duchess-of-Cambridge-meet-One-Direction-at-Royal-Variety-Performance.html |website=The Telegraph |access-date=24 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141114161509/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/11230239/Duke-and-Duchess-of-Cambridge-meet-One-Direction-at-Royal-Variety-Performance.html |archive-date=14 November 2014 |date=13 November 2014 |url-status=dead}}{{cite web |last1=Duboff |first1=Josh |title=Kate Middleton Meets One Direction at Royal Variety Performance |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2014/11/kate-middleton-one-direction-royal-variety-performance |website=Vanity Fair |access-date=13 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608215150/https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2014/11/kate-middleton-one-direction-royal-variety-performance |archive-date=8 June 2023 |date=13 November 2014 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Iyengar |first1=Rishi |title=One Direction met Kate Middleton and Harry Styles congratulated her on her bump |url=https://time.com/3584979/one-direction-met-kate-middleton-harry-styles-bump-royal-variety-show/ |website=Time |access-date=13 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240813024749/https://time.com/3584979/one-direction-met-kate-middleton-harry-styles-bump-royal-variety-show/ |archive-date=13 August 2024 |date=14 November 2014 |url-status=live}} In August, One Direction collaborated with initiative Stand Up To Cancer by offering fans the opportunity to meet them following a £5 donation towards the cause.{{cite web |title=One Direction offer fans chance to win VIP Miami trip |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-28613552 |website=BBC News |access-date=29 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250129141534/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-28613552 |archive-date=29 January 2025 |date=1 August 2014 |url-status=live}} On 15 November 2014, One Direction joined the charity group Band Aid 30 along with other British and Irish pop acts, recording the latest version of the track "Do They Know It's Christmas?" at Sarm West Studios in Notting Hill, London, to raise money for the 2014 Ebola crisis in Western Africa.{{cite journal |last=Finn |first=John C. |last2=Palis |first2=Joseph |title=Introduction: The medium, the message, and media geography in the 21st century |journal=GeoJournal |publisher=Springer |volume=80 |issue=6 |year=2015 |issn=03432521 |jstor=44076333 |pages=785}}{{rp|785}}{{cite web |last1=Singh |first1=Anita |title=Band Aid 30: One Direction among celebrity line–up |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/11220735/Band-Aid-30-line-up-revealed.html |website=The Telegraph |access-date=24 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110183754/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/11220735/Band-Aid-30-line-up-revealed.html |archive-date=10 November 2014 |date=10 November 2014|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}} Horan hosted a charity football match, where he and members Payne, Styles, and Tomlinson played. The match was also played by Olly Murs, Rod Stewart, and Robbie Fowler.{{cite web |last1=Drohan |first1=Freya |title=1D's Harry Styles pulls Piers Morgan's shorts down at Niall Horan's Charity Football Challenge |url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/1ds-harry-styles-pulls-piers-morgans-shorts-down-at-niall-horans-charity-football-challenge/30308815.html |website=Irish Independent |access-date=16 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250316072209/https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/1ds-harry-styles-pulls-piers-morgans-shorts-down-at-niall-horans-charity-football-challenge/30308815.html |archive-date=16 March 2025 |date=27 May 2014 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=One Direction heartthrobs in Leicester for Niall's charity football challenge |url=https://www.itv.com/news/central/update/2014-05-26/one-direction-in-leicester-for-charity-football-challenge/ |website=ITV News |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250221171149/https://www.itv.com/news/central/update/2014-05-26/one-direction-in-leicester-for-charity-football-challenge/ |archive-date=21 February 2025 |date=26 May 2014 |url-status=live}} The following year, One Direction launched the "Action 1D" campaign in partnership with Action/2015 to raise awareness of global issues, including poverty, inequality, and climate change.{{cite magazine |last1=Strecker |first1=Erin |title=One Direction announces new charity initiative #Action1D |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-charity-initiative-action1d-6620356/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=2 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250124130316/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-charity-initiative-action1d-6620356/ |archive-date=24 January 2025 |date=8 July 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=One Direction plan to change the world (with your help) |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-33443453 |website=BBC News |access-date=2 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240622214734/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-33443453 |archive-date=22 June 2024 |date=8 July 2015 |url-status=live}} The act was supported by then Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.{{cite web |last1=Zaru |first1=Deena |title=Hillary Clinton directs support for One Direction |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2015/07/10/politics/hillary-clinton-one-direction-charity-action-climate-change/index.html |website=CNN |access-date=6 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150828215120/https://edition.cnn.com/2015/07/10/politics/hillary-clinton-one-direction-charity-action-climate-change/index.html |archive-date=28 August 2015 |date=10 July 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite magazine |last1=Frere |first1=Jackie |title=Hillary Clinton, Directioner? Presidential Hopeful Supports One Direction's Action1D Charity Initiative |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/hillary-clinton-one-direction-action1d-6627162/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=16 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250316071802/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/hillary-clinton-one-direction-action1d-6627162/ |archive-date=16 March 2025 |date=9 July 2015 |url-status=live}} The group were supportive of LGBTQ+ rights.{{cite journal |last=Morris |first=Max |last2=Anderson |first2=Eric |title='Charlie Is So Cool Like': Authenticity, Popularity and Inclusive Masculinity on YouTube |journal=Sociology |publisher=Sage Publications, Ltd. |volume=49 |issue=6 |year=2015 |issn=00380385 |jstor=44016780 |page=1208}}{{rp|1208}}
Legacy
= Significance =
File:One Direction 2012 Stockholm.jpg, Sweden, in May 2012|alt=Five teenage boys greeting and waving at fans from a balcony. From left to right: Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, and Harry Styles.]]
One Direction is considered the most successful act in The X Factor history and one of the most successful music acts overall in terms of chart performance and sales,{{cite journal |last1=Graham |first1=Stephen |title='The X Factor' and reality television: beyond good and evil |journal=Popular Music |date=2017 |volume=36 |issue=1 |pages=6–20 |doi=10.1017/S0261143016000635 |publisher=Cambridge University Press |url=https://research.gold.ac.uk/id/eprint/19179/3/Word%20doc%20for%20GRO%2C%20final%20before%20proof%20changes.pdf |archive-date=15 July 2024 |access-date=3 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240715075458/https://research.gold.ac.uk/id/eprint/19179/3/Word%20doc%20for%20GRO,%20final%20before%20proof%20changes.pdf |url-status=live }}{{rp|16}} and have been described as sparking a resurgence in the interest in boy bands as well as forming part of a new "British Invasion" in the United States, along with acts like Adele.{{cite news |first=Brian |last=Mansfield |url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/music/ontheverge/story/2012-03-07/one-direction/53425236/1 |title=Meet UK boy band One Direction |website=USA Today |date=9 March 2012 |access-date=31 March 2012 |archive-date=31 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331034458/http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/ontheverge/story/2012-03-07/one-direction/53425236/1 |url-status=dead}}{{cite magazine | first = Andy | last = Greene | url = http://rollingstoneindia.com/features/the-new-british-invasion-boy-bands/ | title = The new British invasion: Boy bands | magazine = Rolling Stone India | date = 8 May 2012 | access-date = 11 June 2012 | archive-date = 21 June 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120621105721/http://rollingstoneindia.com/features/the-new-british-invasion-boy-bands/ |url-status=live}}{{cite web|date=8 February 2013|title=Adele and One Direction boost 'British invasion' of US album sales|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/adele-219-1254386|access-date=10 September 2020|website=NME|archive-date=7 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107202927/https://www.nme.com/news/music/adele-219-1254386|url-status=live}} Considered the biggest British group since the Beatles,{{cite web |title=One Direction stars mourn Liam Payne at funeral |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7d2k41l6vo |website=BBC News |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125182326/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7d2k41l6vo |archive-date=25 January 2025 |date=20 November 2024 |url-status=live}} their popularity and fanaticism surrounding them has often been compared to Beatlemania,{{efn|Attributed to several sources.{{cite web |last1=Bale |first1=Miriam |title=Meet the boys: A mutual lovefest |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/30/movies/one-direction-this-is-us-documentary-by-morgan-spurlock.html |website=The New York Times |access-date=5 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230410015641/https://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/30/movies/one-direction-this-is-us-documentary-by-morgan-spurlock.html |archive-date=10 April 2023 |date=29 August 2013 |url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine |last1=Weatherby |first1=Taylor |title=The Wanted look back on breaking the boy band sound, taking on One Direction & a possible reunion |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/the-wanted-interview-boy-band-one-direction-reunion-8388711/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=30 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204003329/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/the-wanted-interview-boy-band-one-direction-reunion-8388711/ |archive-date=4 February 2023 |date=26 April 2018 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=From The Beatles to One Direction: 50 years of frenzied fans |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/10252245/From-The-Beatles-to-One-Direction-50-years-of-frenzied-fans.html |website=The Telegraph |access-date=16 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921012531/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/10252245/From-The-Beatles-to-One-Direction-50-years-of-frenzied-fans.html |archive-date=21 September 2024 |date=5 June 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite magazine |last1=Mahar |first1=Meghan |title=Billboard's greatest pop stars of the 21st century: No. 22 – One Direction |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/one-direction-greatest-pop-stars-21st-century-1235763411/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=30 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241225202153/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/one-direction-greatest-pop-stars-21st-century-1235763411/ |archive-date=25 December 2024 |date=29 August 2024 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Smith |first1=Caspar |title=One Direction: the fab five take America |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/mar/15/one-direction-fab-five-america |website=The Guardian |access-date=30 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250115023200/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/mar/15/one-direction-fab-five-america |archive-date=15 January 2025 |date=15 March 2012 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Goldhill |first1=Olivia |title=The most committed fans in the world: One Directioners versus Beatlemania |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-life/11236700/The-most-committed-fans-in-the-world-One-Directioners-versus-The-Beatlemania.html |website=The Telegraph |access-date=30 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625074917/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-life/11236700/The-most-committed-fans-in-the-world-One-Directioners-versus-The-Beatlemania.html |archive-date=25 June 2024 |date=18 November 2014 |url-status=live}}}} leading to former Beatles member Paul McCartney warning the band about pressure.{{cite web |title=Sir Paul warns One Direction over becoming 'the next Beatles' |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/sir-paul-warns-one-direction-over-becoming-the-next-beatles-7603250.html |website=The Independent |access-date=30 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112015836/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/sir-paul-warns-one-direction-over-becoming-next-beatles-7603250.html |archive-date=12 November 2020 |date=30 March 2012 |url-status=live}} One Direction were often dubbed as teen idols,{{efn|Attributed to several sources.{{cite web |last1=Barker |first1=Andrew |title=Film Review: 'One Direction: This Is Us'|url=https://variety.com/2013/film/reviews/one-direction-this-is-us-review-1200582527/ |website=Variety |access-date=30 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250112220117/https://variety.com/2013/film/reviews/one-direction-this-is-us-review-1200582527/ |archive-date=12 January 2025 |date=20 August 2013 |url-status=live}}{{cite magazine |last1=Johnston |first1=Maura |title=Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and One Direction make merry at Z100's Jingle Ball |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/justin-bieber-taylor-swift-and-one-direction-make-merry-at-z100s-jingle-ball-95325/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=30 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923171226/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/justin-bieber-taylor-swift-and-one-direction-make-merry-at-z100s-jingle-ball-95325/ |archive-date=23 September 2020 |date=8 December 2012|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}{{cite magazine |last1=Greene |first1=Andy |title=The top 25 teen idol breakout moments |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/teen-idol-breakouts-158080/one-direction-2012-159701/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=30 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920090726/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/teen-idol-breakouts-158080/one-direction-2012-159701/ |archive-date=20 September 2024 |date=11 May 2012 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=One Direction reveals upcoming album details, talks navigating fame, new film |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/direction-reveals-upcoming-album-details-talks-navigating-fame/story?id=20068610 |website=ABC News |access-date=30 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022075353/https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/direction-reveals-upcoming-album-details-talks-navigating-fame/story?id=20068610 |archive-date=22 October 2023 |date=26 August 2013 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Huus |first1=Kari |title=One Direction singer Zayn Malik: Global pop star, and Muslim |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/one-direction-singer-zayn-malik-global-pop-star-muslim-flna833561 |website=NBC News |access-date=30 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241202170838/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/one-direction-singer-zayn-malik-global-pop-star-muslim-flna833561 |archive-date=2 December 2024 |date=18 June 2012 |url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=One Direction on life as the new teen idols|url=https://abcnews.go.com/video/amp/embed?id=20077607|access-date=10 September 2020|website=ABC News|archive-date=7 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107202918/https://abcnews.go.com/video/amp/embed?id=20077607|url-status=live}}}} and were subject to fan hysteria.{{efn|Attributed to several sources.{{cite web |last1=Feeney |first1=Nolan |title=Crazy talk: How One Direction's movie defends boy bands' female fans |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2013/08/crazy-talk-how-one-direction-s-movie-defends-boy-bands-female-fans/279163/ |website=The Atlantic |access-date=20 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910151311/https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2013/08/crazy-talk-how-one-direction-s-movie-defends-boy-bands-female-fans/279163/ |archive-date=10 September 2024 |date=30 August 2013 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Wade |first1=Amelia |title=Only One Direction for hysterical fans |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/only-one-direction-for-hysterical-fans/VLJPSKHRNYPYOQDOH4JDABKYQI/ |website=The New Zealand Herald |access-date=20 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619132249/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/only-one-direction-for-hysterical-fans/VLJPSKHRNYPYOQDOH4JDABKYQI/ |archive-date=19 June 2024 |date=19 April 2012 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Sherwin |first1=Adam |title=One Direction premiere: Is this it? Hysteria falls short as the Directioners put on a rather polite performance |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/one-direction-premiere-is-this-it-hysteria-falls-short-as-the-directioners-put-on-a-rather-polite-performance-8775853.html |website=The Independent |access-date=20 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706144932/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/one-direction-premiere-is-this-it-hysteria-falls-short-as-the-directioners-put-on-a-rather-polite-performance-8775853.html |archive-date=6 July 2022 |date=20 August 2013 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Felperin |first1=Leslie |title=One Direction: Where We Are – The Concert Film review – a giddy moment of mass hysteria |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/oct/12/one-direction-where-we-are-the-concert-film-review-harry-styles |website=The Guardian |access-date=20 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240414115307/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/oct/12/one-direction-where-we-are-the-concert-film-review-harry-styles |archive-date=14 April 2024 |date=12 October 2014 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Christie |first1=Lucy |title=Mass hysteria as Hong Kong's One Direction fans go wild for Styles and Co. |url=https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1741484/hong-kong-fans-go-wild-one-direction |website=South China Morning Post |access-date=29 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241204061459/https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1741484/hong-kong-fans-go-wild-one-direction |archive-date=4 December 2024 |date=19 March 2015|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}{{cite magazine|date=12 November 2012|title=One Direction fans camp out in New York|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/one-direction-fans-camp-out-in-new-york-20561/|access-date=10 September 2020|magazine=Rolling Stone|archive-date=7 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107202924/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/one-direction-fans-camp-out-in-new-york-20561/|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}}} In one instance, Leicester Square was sealed off by police following the premiere of One Direction: This Is Us, where an estimated 70,000 fans were in attendance.{{cite magazine |last1=Kemp |first1=Stuart |title=One Direction's 'This Is Us' film premiere causes hysteria in London |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-directions-this-is-us-film-premiere-causes-hysteria-in-london-5657792/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=29 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127105333/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-directions-this-is-us-film-premiere-causes-hysteria-in-london-5657792/ |archive-date=27 January 2023 |date=20 August 2013 |url-status=live}} Styles claimed in 2014 the band was bigger than the Beatles in terms of fame, although saying One Direction could not compete musically.{{cite web |last1=Denham |first1=Jess |title=Harry Styles claims One Direction are 'even bigger' than The Beatles |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/harry-styles-claims-one-direction-are-even-bigger-than-the-beatles-9118695.html |website=The Independent |access-date=30 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240414060604/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/harry-styles-claims-one-direction-are-even-bigger-than-the-beatles-9118695.html |archive-date=14 April 2024 |date=10 February 2014 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=Harry Styles: One Direction are bigger than The Beatles |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-26115207 |website=BBC News |access-date=30 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240427054617/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-26115207 |archive-date=27 April 2024 |date=10 February 2014 |url-status=live}} McCartney disagreed with Styles.{{cite web |last1=Denham |first1=Jess |title=Bad luck, One Direction: Paul McCartney doubts success of The Beatles will ever be matched again |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/bad-luck-one-direction-paul-mccartney-doubts-success-of-the-beatles-will-ever-be-matched-again-10363263.html |website=The Independent |access-date=30 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522025013/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/bad-luck-one-direction-paul-mccartney-doubts-success-of-the-beatles-will-ever-be-matched-again-10363263.html |archive-date=22 May 2024 |date=3 July 2015 |url-status=live}} The group have appeared on several lists of the best boy bands of all time,{{cite magazine |last1=Raphael |first1=Lisa |last2=Mercadante |first2=James |title=25 best boy bands ever! |url=https://ew.com/gallery/20-best-boy-bands-ever/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=30 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250120033015/https://ew.com/gallery/20-best-boy-bands-ever/ |archive-date=20 January 2025 |date=21 March 2024 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Elizabeth |first1=De |title=Our favorite boy bands of all time |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/gallery/best-boy-bands |website=Teen Vogue |access-date=30 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241212142659/https://www.teenvogue.com/gallery/best-boy-bands |archive-date=12 December 2024 |date=14 July 2022 |url-status=live}} best boy band albums,{{cite magazine |title=The 30 best boy band albums of the past 30 years: Staff picks |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/best-boy-band-albums-last-30-years-9417621/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=30 January 2025 |date=14 July 2020 |url-status=live |archive-date=15 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115185141/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/best-boy-band-albums-last-30-years-9417621/ }} and best boy band songs.{{cite magazine |title=75 greatest boy band songs of all time |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/boy-band-songs-greatest-1033317/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=30 January 2025 |date=14 July 2020|url-status=live|url-access=subscription |archive-date=25 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200725131918/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/boy-band-songs-greatest-1033317/one-direction-story-of-my-life-2013-162835/ }}
Neil McCormick of The Daily Telegraph attributed One Direction's success in North America to the rise of other pop acts such as Justin Bieber, with him stating that is demonstrated there was still a market for "clean cut, wholesome, whiter-than-white, middle class parent friendly pop".{{cite news | first = Neil | last = McCormick |url= https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopmusic/9111003/The-Wanted-and-One-Direction-why-British-boybands-are-conquering-America.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopmusic/9111003/The-Wanted-and-One-Direction-why-British-boybands-are-conquering-America.html |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=The Wanted & One Direction: why British boybands are conquering America |website= The Daily Telegraph |date= 28 February 2012|access-date= 17 March 2012}}{{cbignore}} Bill Werde, a representative of Billboard magazine, commented, that the band had a lot of potential for major success prior to their breakthrough. On NPR, Maria Sherman noticed that before One Direction's breakthrough, boy bands were "off the radar" since NSYNC went on an indefinite hiatus in 2002.{{cite news|last=Sherman|first=Maria|url=https://www.npr.org/2020/03/20/818464377/nsync-no-strings-attached-20th-anniversary-timberlake-backstreet|title=The future according to NSYNC: 20 years of 'no strings attached'|website=NPR|archive-date=20 March 2020|access-date=4 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320163318/https://www.npr.org/2020/03/20/818464377/nsync-no-strings-attached-20th-anniversary-timberlake-backstreet|url-status=live}} Many media outlets noted that One Direction were the first boy band to rise to and eventually surpass a level of popularity comparable to NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, and New Kids on the Block at their peaks.{{cite magazine |last1=Lynch |first1=Joe |title=How do One Direction's first–week album sales compare to other boy bands? |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/one-direction-first-week-album-sales-backstreet-nsync-jonas-brothers/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=26 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129124809/https://www.billboard.com/pro/one-direction-first-week-album-sales-backstreet-nsync-jonas-brothers/ |archive-date=29 November 2021 |date=1 December 2014|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}} HuffPost wrote that "One Direction's level of fame surpassed anything that modern audiences had seen" and that "fans and non-fans alike widely agree that such intense levels of fandom hadn't been seen since the Beatles in the 1960s".{{cite web |last=Bloodworth|first=Adam|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/one-direction-ten-year-anniversary-one-direction-fans_uk_5f172f7ec5b6cac5b732b9e6 |title=One Direction fans on ten years of fandom and the legacy of the boyband that changed everything |website=HuffPost|date=23 July 2020 |access-date=1 August 2022 |archive-date=20 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920153059/https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/one-direction-ten-year-anniversary-one-direction-fans_uk_5f172f7ec5b6cac5b732b9e6 |url-status=live }} NPR described the group as "one of the biggest boy bands the world had ever seen"{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/2020/07/23/893492337/one-direction-big-bang|title=One Direction's big bang|first=Maria|last=Sherman|date=23 July 2020|access-date=7 November 2021|website=NPR|archive-date=5 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105195500/https://www.npr.org/2020/07/23/893492337/one-direction-big-bang|url-status=live}} and the group has been described as "the world's biggest boy band" as recently as 2020, four years since their hiatus.{{cite magazine|last=Paul|first=Larisha|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9419436/one-direction-ten-year-anniversary-fan-interviews|title=10 years of One Direction: The story of the world's biggest boy band, told with the fans who made it happen|magazine=Billboard|date=16 July 2020|access-date=7 November 2021|archive-date=6 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201206170314/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9419436/one-direction-ten-year-anniversary-fan-interviews|url-status=live}} Rolling Stone named "What Makes You Beautiful" the sixth-greatest boy-band song of all time. Billboard named Four the best boy band album of the last thirty years, calling it "the absolute standard-bearer for the last decade of pop". One Direction's music is considered pop rooted in guitar rock. Rolling Stone called the group "one of the great rock bands of the 21st century."{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/one-direction-10th-anniversary-collaborators-1032313/|title='Better than words': How One Direction became one of the great rock bands of the 21st century|first=Jon|last=Blistein|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=22 July 2020|access-date=7 November 2021|archive-date=5 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105195500/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/one-direction-10th-anniversary-collaborators-1032313/|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}
File:One Direction figures at Madame Tussauds London (33783672342).jpg, London|alt=Waxwork of the members of One Direction created by Madame Tussauds. They sit on a bench against a cloth background of a tree with a red trunk. In the front row, from left to right: Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Harry Styles. In the back row, from left to right: Zayn Malik and Liam Payne.]]
One Direction were noted by Billboard as "barreling into international success" and falling into "seemingly effortless superstardom".{{cite magazine |first=Jason |last=Lipshutz |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/the-wanted-one-direction-6312434/ |title=The Wanted, One Direction & why the boy band war was over before it began|magazine=Billboard |date=3 September 2019 |access-date=1 August 2022 |archive-date=30 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220730234050/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/the-wanted-one-direction-6312434/ |url-status=live }} Their main "competitor", in terms of boy bands, was the Wanted, with many expecting a "rivalry" like the one between NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys. However, in a 2014 article by Billboard, they wrote "the boy band war was over before it even began" and that "the boy band war was not a war at all; it had been a one-sided stomping". The Wanted went on indefinite hiatus in 2014, and they cited One Direction's global success as part of the reason, saying, "One Direction are a phenomenon that no one else can compete with" and "for The Wanted to try and compete against one of the biggest bands in the world...it's almost impossible".{{cite web |last=Davidson|first=Amy|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a585884/tom-parker-on-the-wanted-its-impossible-competing-with-one-direction/#%7EoKVZD4YaSLR642 |title=Wanted star: 'Competing with 1D impossible' |website=Digital Spy |date=23 July 2014 |access-date=1 August 2022 |archive-date=30 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220730231720/https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a585884/tom-parker-on-the-wanted-its-impossible-competing-with-one-direction/#%7EoKVZD4YaSLR642 |url-status=dead }} One Direction's rise to fame has been called "meteoric". The group were the first British band whose debut album topped the US charts. During their continued rise outside of the United Kingdom and Ireland, the mania surrounding the group was dubbed "One Direction Infection".{{cite web |last1=Crandall |first1=Bill |title=The earliest strain of Beatlemania |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-earliest-strain-of-beatlemania/ |website=CBS News |access-date=19 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240811025730/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-earliest-strain-of-beatlemania/ |archive-date=11 August 2024 |date=21 January 2014 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Bache |first1=Rachel |title=Friday playlist: Best of the boy bands (+audio) |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/friday-playlist-best-of-the-boy-bands-audio/NXC4SHHHPUOWSDSVFRPZKPQ3PY/ |website=The New Zealand Herald |access-date=19 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250319134524/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/friday-playlist-best-of-the-boy-bands-audio/NXC4SHHHPUOWSDSVFRPZKPQ3PY/ |archive-date=19 March 2025 |date=11 October 2013 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Michaels |first1=Sean |title=David Cameron to join One Direction ... for charity single |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/feb/18/david-cameron-one-direction |website=The Guardian |access-date=19 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130153036/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/feb/18/david-cameron-one-direction |archive-date=30 November 2024 |date=18 February 2013 |url-status=live}} Part of the group's rise to popularity was their "atypical construct" in the sense that they did not dance, rarely wore matching outfits, and were heavily tattooed, all three of which were rare in boy bands of the past.{{cite news|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/08/26/breaking-one-direction-ford-field/32435397/|title=Breaking down One Direction from A–Z|first=Adam|last=Graham|newspaper=The Detroit News|date=26 August 2015|access-date=7 November 2021|archive-date=5 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105195501/https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/08/26/breaking-one-direction-ford-field/32435397/|url-status=live}} HuffPost added that they "didn't just sing cheesy ballads" and instead "embraced their differences". Slate noted that One Direction portrayed more of a "joking" and "fun" manner in their songs, music videos, and individual personas when compared to boy bands of the past.{{cite web |first=Amanda |last=Hess |url=https://slate.com/human-interest/2012/10/from-backstreet-boys-to-one-direction-boy-bands-have-changed.html |title=From Backstreet Boys to One Direction: Boy bands have changed |website=Slate |date=1 January 1970 |access-date=1 August 2022 |archive-date=16 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116083046/https://slate.com/human-interest/2012/10/from-backstreet-boys-to-one-direction-boy-bands-have-changed.html |url-status=live }} Each member of the group was applied a persona: Horan as "the cute Irish one", Malik as "the quiet and mysterious one", Payne as "the sensible one", Styles as "the charming flirt" and Tomlinson as "the funny one".{{cite magazine | first = Stephanie | last = Abrahams | url = http://entertainment.time.com/2012/04/06/behind-the-hype-can-one-direction-save-the-boy-band/ | title = Can One Direction save the boy band? | magazine = Time | date = 6 April 2012 | access-date = 27 April 2012 | archive-date = 14 April 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120414192548/http://entertainment.time.com/2012/04/06/behind-the-hype-can-one-direction-save-the-boy-band/ | url-status = live }}
Madame Tussauds in London made wax sculptures of the band in 2013, retiring them in 2022, six years after the band's indefinite hiatus.{{cite web |last1=Parkel |first1=Inga |title=One Direction fans flood Madame Tussauds with requests for wax figures' body parts |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/one-direction-madame-tussauds-wax-b2031102.html |website=The Independent |access-date=27 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220327114304/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/one-direction-madame-tussauds-wax-b2031102.html |archive-date=27 March 2022 |date=8 March 2022 |url-status=live}} In 2017, ABC premiered the television series Boy Band which aims to find male vocalists to become a member of a new five-piece boy band. Many media outlets suspected the show's premise and inspiration was to find "the next One Direction".{{cite magazine |last1=Feeney |first1=Nolan |title=Inside the race to find the next One Direction |url=https://ew.com/music/2017/08/16/next-one-direction-boy-band-craze/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=26 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250209165448/https://ew.com/music/2017/08/16/next-one-direction-boy-band-craze/ |archive-date=9 February 2025 |date=16 August 2017 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |first=Kate |last=Stanhope |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/abc-orders-boy-band-singing-competition-series-990047/ |title=ABC orders 'boy band' singing competition to series |website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=30 March 2017 |access-date=1 August 2022 |archive-date=31 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220731220203/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/abc-orders-boy-band-singing-competition-series-990047/ |url-status=live }} In 2024, Simon Cowell announced open casting calls for the "next One Direction", stating that he did not believe a boy band had reached the success of the group since the band's conception.{{cite magazine |last1=Paul |first1=Larisha |title=Simon Cowell is looking for the next One Direction |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/simon-cowell-boy-band-auditions-one-direction-1235032879/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=22 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240604184828/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/simon-cowell-boy-band-auditions-one-direction-1235032879/ |archive-date=4 June 2024 |date=4 June 2024 |url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}
== Cultural impact ==
One Direction have appeared and been referenced in several pieces of media. The band appeared in a 2012 episode of American teen sitcom iCarly, and inspired an animated cartoon version of themselves as superheroes, styled after the Power Rangers, titled The Adventurous Adventures of One Direction.{{cite web |last1=Blay |first1=Zeba |title=One Direction superhero cartoon from 'Archer' lead animator |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/comics/a384572/one-direction-superhero-cartoon-from-archer-lead-animator-watch/ |website=Digital Spy |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250203065318/https://www.digitalspy.com/comics/a384572/one-direction-superhero-cartoon-from-archer-lead-animator-watch/ |archive-date=3 February 2025 |date=31 May 2012 |url-status=live}} Jukebox musical Glee covered One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful" in the episode Prom-asaurus.{{cite web |title=Glee covers One Direction song What Makes You Beautiful |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-17989716 |website=BBC News |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521130206/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-17989716 |archive-date=21 May 2024 |date=8 May 2012 |url-status=live}} In 2014, the band appeared on season 45 of the educational children's television series Sesame Street, singing about the letter U in a parody of their song "What Makes You Beautiful".{{cite web |title=One Direction headed to Sesame Street |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/01/23/one-direction-sesame-street/4794071/ |website=USA Today |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140128051751/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/01/23/one-direction-sesame-street/4794071/ |archive-date=28 January 2014 |date=23 January 2014 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Donnelly |first1=Matt |title=One Direction serenades Sesame Street, sails to 'Today' show |url=https://www.thewrap.com/one-direction-serenades-sesame-street-sails-to-today-show-video/ |website=TheWrap |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191024075756/https://www.thewrap.com/one-direction-serenades-sesame-street-sails-to-today-show-video/ |archive-date=24 October 2019 |date=17 November 2014 |url-status=live}} The same year, writer Anna Todd published After, originally a One Direction fan fiction on Wattpad.{{cite magazine |last1=Drell |first1=Cady |title=One Direction fan fiction writer gets six–figure book deal |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/one-direction-fan-fiction-writer-gets-six-figure-book-deal-200906/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130124523/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/one-direction-fan-fiction-writer-gets-six-figure-book-deal-200906/ |archive-date=30 January 2023 |date=23 October 2014|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}{{cite web |last1=Rackham |first1=Annabel |title=Anna Todd: From 1D fan fiction to feature film writer |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-45006031 |website=BBC News |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240729110313/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-45006031 |archive-date=29 July 2024 |date=2 August 2018 |url-status=live}}{{cite journal |last=Hedrick |first=Ashley |title='He's so bad but he does it so well': interviews with One Direction fans about writing romantic and erotic fiction online |journal=Sex Education |volume=21 |issue=6 |date=2 November 2021 |issn=1468-1811 |doi=10.1080/14681811.2020.1852075 |pages=693–707 |url=https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14681811.2020.1852075 |access-date=30 April 2025|url-access=subscription }} The band were mentioned in J. K. Rowling's 2015 crime novel Career of Evil, featuring a murdered girl who was obsessed with the group and claimed Niall Horan was her boyfriend.{{cite web |last1=Denham |first1=Jess |title=Niall Horan of One Direction stars in new JK Rowling book as murdered girl's imaginary boyfriend |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/niall-horan-of-one-direction-stars-in-new-jk-rowling-book-as-murdered-girl-s-imaginary-boyfriend-a6729676.html |website=The Independent |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707071633/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/niall-horan-of-one-direction-stars-in-new-jk-rowling-book-as-murdered-girl-s-imaginary-boyfriend-a6729676.html |archive-date=7 July 2022 |date=11 November 2015 |url-status=live}}
Comic Relief parodied the band for Red Nose Day 2015, featuring comedians Jack Dee, Nick Helm, Patrick Kielty, Vic Reeves, and Johnny Vegas as "No Direction".{{cite web |title=Comic Relief raises £1bn over 30–year existence |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-31874360 |website=BBC News |access-date=18 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207230234/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-31874360 |archive-date=7 December 2024 |date=14 March 2025 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Garcia |first1=Stephanie |title=Red Nose Day 2015: No Direction spoof One Direction for Comic Relief |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/comedy/news/comic-relief-2015-no-direction-spoof-one-direction-for-red-nose-day-10102736.html |website=The Independent |access-date=18 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250123134913/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/comedy/news/comic-relief-2015-no-direction-spoof-one-direction-for-red-nose-day-10102736.html |archive-date=23 January 2025 |date=12 March 2025 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=Comic Relief breaks £1bn barrier in 30 years of fundraising |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/mar/14/comic-relief-raises-1bn-30-years |website=The Guardian |access-date=18 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230426190915/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/mar/14/comic-relief-raises-1bn-30-years |archive-date=26 April 2023 |date=14 March 2015 |url-status=live}} The band were featured in 2016 episode "Run, Chris, Run" on Family Guy, with Tomlinson and Payne providing voices for themselves.{{cite magazine |last1=Snierson |first1=Dan |title=One Direction to appear on 'Family Guy': Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson recorded dialogue |url=https://ew.com/article/2016/01/07/one-direction-family-guy-liam-payne-louis-tomlinson/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119141058/https://ew.com/article/2016/01/07/one-direction-family-guy-liam-payne-louis-tomlinson/ |archive-date=19 January 2025 |date=7 January 2016 |url-status=live}} In 2019, American teen drama Euphoria featured a character writing One Direction fan fictions online, and had an animated sex scene between Styles and Tomlinson.{{cite web |last1=Betancourt |first1=Bianca |title=Louis Tomlinson said he didn't 'approve' the One Direction sex scene with him and Harry Styles in Euphoria |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/louis-tomlinson-didnt-approve-one-direction-sex-scene-harry-styles-euphoria |website=Teen Vogue |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531002402/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/louis-tomlinson-didnt-approve-one-direction-sex-scene-harry-styles-euphoria |archive-date=31 May 2023 |date=2 July 2019 |url-status=live}} Tomlinson did not approve of the scene.{{cite web |title=Euphoria: Louis Tomlinson 'didn't approve' Harry Styles sex scene |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-48838659 |website=BBC News |access-date=21 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241226144443/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-48838659 |archive-date=26 December 2024 |date=2 July 2019 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=O'Connor |first1=Roisin |title=Louis Tomlinson says he was 'pissed off' by Euphoria scene showing sexual relationship with Harry Styles |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/louis-tomlinson-harry-styles-relationship-fan-theory-euphoria-sex-scene-a9119351.html |website=The Independent |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240413054441/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/louis-tomlinson-harry-styles-relationship-fan-theory-euphoria-sex-scene-a9119351.html |archive-date=13 April 2024 |date=25 September 2019 |url-status=live}} Boy band "August Moon" featured in The Idea of You drew comparisons to One Direction,{{cite web |last1=McLaren |first1=Bonnie |title=The Idea of You: Are fictional boy band August Moon based on One Direction? |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68554935 |website=BBC News |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513114128/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68554935 |archive-date=13 May 2024 |date=3 May 2024 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Ford |first1=Lucy |title=The Idea of You, the romcom based on Harry Styles fanfic, finally has a trailer |url=https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/the-idea-of-you-film |website=GQ |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240515110939/https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/the-idea-of-you-film |archive-date=15 May 2024 |date=6 March 2024 |url-status=live}} with lead actor Nicholas Galitzine commenting that One Direction was a reference.{{cite web |title=Nicholas Galitzine can be your hero baby |url=https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/nicholas-galitzine-the-idea-of-you-he-man-interview |website=W Magazine |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250108121941/https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/nicholas-galitzine-the-idea-of-you-he-man-interview |archive-date=8 January 2025 |date=4 January 2025 |url-status=live}}
= Fandom =
File:1D ZiggoDome.jpg in 2013|alt=Fans at a concert with their arms stretched above their heads. The image is taken from above.]]
One Direction's fans dubbed themselves as "Directioners",{{cite journal |last=Roig-Marín |first=Amanda |title=Anglicisms in music fandom terminology: The idiosyncratic use of self-referential nouns in the language of youth |journal=Atlantis |publisher=AEDEAN: Asociación española de estudios anglo-americanos |volume=38 |issue=2 |year=2016 |issn=02106124 |jstor=26330851 |page=190}}{{rp|190}}{{cite web |last1=Waxman |first1=Olivia |title=The One Direction NYC pop-up store: Yes, it exists. Yes, we stood in line. Yes, we saw the onesie |url=https://newsfeed.time.com/2012/11/17/the-one-direction-pop-up-store-yes-it-exists-yes-we-swung-by-yes-we-saw-the-onesie/ |website=Time |access-date=19 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240530093020/https://newsfeed.time.com/2012/11/17/the-one-direction-pop-up-store-yes-it-exists-yes-we-swung-by-yes-we-saw-the-onesie/ |archive-date=30 May 2024 |date=17 November 2012 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Tolentino |first1=Daysia |title=For One Direction fans, Liam Payne's death is a 'watershed' moment |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/one-direction-fans-mourn-liam-payne-rcna175822 |website=NBC News |access-date=19 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110112707/https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/one-direction-fans-mourn-liam-payne-rcna175822 |archive-date=10 November 2024 |date=18 October 2024 |url-status=live}} and were considered one of the largest fandoms on the internet.{{cite web |last=Romano |first=Aja |date=18 April 2016 |title=Larry Stylinson, the One Direction conspiracy theory that rules the internet, explained |url=https://www.vox.com/2016/4/18/11384118/larry-stylinson-one-direction-conspiracy-theory |access-date=11 June 2022 |website=Vox |archive-date=20 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160420152107/https://www.vox.com/2016/4/18/11384118/larry-stylinson-one-direction-conspiracy-theory |url-status=live }} HuffPost noted the fandom as "making news for forming unprecedented mobs outside hotels, at airports and outside concert venues. For years, the boys would discreetly exit buildings to remain safe". One Direction were notable for having real person fiction written about them on websites such as Wattpad,{{cite journal |last=Hellekson |first=Karen |title=Making use of: The gift, commerce, and fans |journal=Cinema Journal |publisher=[University of Texas Press, Society for Cinema & Media Studies] |volume=54 |issue=3 |year=2015 |issn=00097101 |jstor=43653440 |pages=128}}{{rp|128}}{{cite book |last1=Borda |first1=Libertad |last2=Trovarelli |first2=Carla |title=Fanatismos: prácticas de consumo de la cultura de masas |trans-title=Fanaticisms: consumer practices of mass culture|date=2022 |publisher=Prometeo Editorial |page=267 |language=es |chapter=Relatos en Wattpad: ¿es posible una fanfiction sin fanatismo?|trans-chapter=Stories on Wattpad: Is fanfiction possible without fanaticism?|JSTOR=jj.21570582.14|doi=10.2307/jj.21570582.14|isbn=978-987-816-496-0}}{{rp|267}} with some works exceeding 100 million views on the site. The band was the most popular topic on the site in terms of views and comments.{{cite journal |last1=Korobkova |first1=Ksenia|last2=Black|first2=Rebecca|title=Contrasting Visions: Identity, Literacy, and Boundary Work in a Fan Community |journal=E-Learning and Digital Media |publisher=SAGE Publications|date=1 January 2014 |url=https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.2304/elea.2014.11.6.619 |access-date=30 April 2025|page=619–632}}{{rp|622}} A 2016 study found that a quarter of Wattpad's 150 most popular authors wrote One Direction fan fiction.{{cite journal |last=Hedrick |first=Ashley |title=One Direction real person fiction on Wattpad.com: A textual analysis of sexual consent |journal=Feminism & Psychology |publisher=SAGE Publications|date=8 October 2020 |url=https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0959353520958896 |access-date=30 April 2025}}{{cite journal |last=Bold |first=Melanie Ramdarshan |title=The return of the social author: negotiating authority and influence on Wattpad|journal=Convergence |publisher=SAGE Publications|date=16 June 2016 |url=https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1354856516654459 |access-date=30 April 2025 |page=20}}{{rp|20}}
The fandom were particularly active on microblogging site Tumblr.{{cite journal |last1=Mecklenburg |first1=Anne–Charlotte |title=Tumbling backward: Scrolling, temporality, and One Direction fan narratives on Tumblr |journal=Camera Obscura |date=1 May 2022 |volume=37 |issue=109 |pages=149–175 |doi=10.1215/02705346-9561465 |publisher=Duke University Press}} In 2015, One Direction were the site's second most reblogged band, and "Larry Stylinson", the name referring to a theory that Styles and Tomlinson were in a romantic relationship, was the most reblogged ship.{{cite magazine |last1=Falcone |first1=Dana Rose |title=Tumblr's most reblogged 'ship 2015: One Direction's Harry Styles & Louis Tomlinson |url=https://ew.com/article/2015/12/08/tumblr-most-reblogged-ship-2015-harry-styles-louis-tomlinson/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=24 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830153927/https://ew.com/article/2015/12/08/tumblr-most-reblogged-ship-2015-harry-styles-louis-tomlinson/ |archive-date=30 August 2024 |date=8 December 2015 |url-status=live}} A year after the hiatus, One Direction were the third most blogged fan fiction topic and band. In 2020, the group were Tumblr's fifth most popular band.{{cite journal |last1=Julia |first1=Jameson |title='Story of My Life': Why One Direction fans are still participating |journal=Southwestern Mass Communication Journal |date=19 December 2021 |volume=37 |issue=1 |pages=1–19 |doi=10.58997/smc.v37i1.97 }}{{rp|2}} The One Direction fandom is credited for popularising an internet meme that involved digitally adding flower crowns to images of celebrities.{{cite book |last1=Nielsen|first1=EJ|last2=Morimoto|first2=Lori|title=Sartorial fandom: Fashion, beauty culture, and identity |publisher=University of Michigan Press |chapter=This is my (floral) design: Flower crowns, Fannibals, and fan/producer permeability|date=2023 |isbn=978-0-472-07604-8 |doi=10.3998/mpub.12315327 |doi-access=free |chapter-url=https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/20.500.12657/61687/1/9780472903382.pdf |access-date=18 March 2025 |page=163}}{{rp|163}} The Independent wrote that "the legacy of One Direction isn't anything to do with the 1D boys or Simon Cowell, but the extraordinary power of teenage girls" while calling them "sole engineers of the band's unbelievable success" and "alchemists".{{cite web |last1=Leszkiewicz |first1=Anna |title=The legacy of One Direction isn't anything to do with the 1D boys or Simon Cowell, but the extraordinary power of teenage girls |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/the-legacy-of-one-direction-isn-t-anything-to-do-with-the-1d-boys-or-simon-cowell-but-the-extraordinary-power-of-teenage-girls-10470686.html |website=The Independent |access-date=26 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250213115336/https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/the-legacy-of-one-direction-isn-t-anything-to-do-with-the-1d-boys-or-simon-cowell-but-the-extraordinary-power-of-teenage-girls-10470686.html |archive-date=13 February 2025 |date=26 August 2015 |url-status=live}} In 2013, members of the fandom started the organisation Rainbow Direction, aimed at promoting inclusivity for LGBTQ+ fans at the band's concerts.{{cite web |last1=Barr |first1=Natalia |title=Why boy bands run the world |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/boy-bands-bts-maria-sherman-book-interview-11595593524 |website=The Wall Street Journal |access-date=15 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724180136/https://www.wsj.com/articles/boy-bands-bts-maria-sherman-book-interview-11595593524 |archive-date=24 July 2020 |date=24 July 2020 |url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}
The fandom has often been discussed negatively in the media, with Julia Jameson writing that fans were often depicted as "an unprecedented sort of fans more extreme than others".{{rp|3}} British documentary Crazy About One Direction (2013) focused on fans labelled "the craziest", such as those wishing harm on band member's partners. The documentary received intense backlash from the fandom, believing the portrayal was inaccurate.{{cite book |last1=Ewens |first1=Hannah |title=Fangirls: Scenes from Modern Music Culture |date=2019 |publisher=Quadrille |isbn=978-1-78713-327-3}}{{rp|19-25}}{{rp|3}}{{cite book |last1=Proctor |first1=William |editor1-last=Bennet |editor1-first=Lucy |editor2-last=Booth |editor2-first=Paul |title=Seeing Fans: Representations of Fandom in Media and Popular Culture |date=2016 |publisher=Bloomsbury Publishing |isbn=978-1501318450 |chapter=A new breed of fan?: Regimes of truth, One Direction fans and representations of enfreakment|chapter-url=https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/29327/1/A%20New%20Breed%20of%20Fan%3F.pdf|pages=67–77}}{{cite web |last1=Izundu |first1=Chi Chi |title=Director defends Channel 4 One Direction documentary |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-23762186 |website=BBC News |access-date=16 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122142417/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-23762186 |archive-date=22 January 2023 |date=22 August 2013 |url-status=live}} A 2022 article by Fast Company wrote that "One Direction fangirls made the internet a better place", and credited the group for shaping modern social media interactions between fandoms.{{cite web |url=https://www.fastcompany.com/90757169/how-one-direction-fangirls-made-the-internet-a-better-place |title=How One Direction fangirls made the internet a better place |website=Fast Company |date=15 June 2022 |access-date=1 August 2022 |archive-date=31 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220731164635/https://www.fastcompany.com/90757169/how-one-direction-fangirls-made-the-internet-a-better-place |url-status=live }} In a 2020 story in honour of the band's 10-year anniversary, Billboard wrote that their "groundbreaking success" was in part due to the group's dedicated global fanbase, and accelerated by the rise of social media and online music streaming, and rivalling any other boy band fandom in history. After Malik left the band in March 2015, fan reactions went viral on social media.{{cite web |title=Zayn Malik quits One Direction leaving social media to wipe away fans' tears |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/mar/25/zayn-malik-quits-one-direction-social-media-fans |website=The Guardian |access-date=24 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714063450/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/mar/25/zayn-malik-quits-one-direction-social-media-fans |archive-date=14 July 2024 |date=25 March 2015 |url-status=live}} Candlelight vigils held in memory of Malik went viral, with sites like Rolling Stone writing articles about fan reactions.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/5-most-insane-reactions-to-zayn-malik-quitting-one-direction-186456/ |title=5 most insane reactions to Zayn Malik quitting One Direction |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=25 March 2015 |access-date=1 August 2022 |archive-date=31 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220731164639/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/5-most-insane-reactions-to-zayn-malik-quitting-one-direction-186456/|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}} Madame Tussauds in London hired "tissue attendants" to comfort guests visiting wax sculptures of the band following Malik's departure.{{cite web |last1=Bacle |first1=Ariana |title=Madame Tussauds' One Direction exhibit has a 'tissue attendant' |url=https://ew.com/article/2015/04/02/madame-tussauds-one-direction-tissues/ |website=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=27 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019222247/https://ew.com/article/2015/04/02/madame-tussauds-one-direction-tissues/ |archive-date=19 October 2020 |date=2 April 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Worland |first1=Justin |title='Tissue Attendant' to comfort upset One Direction fans at Madame Tussauds after Zayn's departure |url=https://time.com/3766825/zayn-one-direction-madame-tussauds/ |website=Time |access-date=27 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250120165328/https://time.com/3766825/zayn-one-direction-madame-tussauds/ |archive-date=20 January 2025 |date=1 April 2015 |url-status=live}}
One Direction were prominently featured in Maria Sherman's 2020 book Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands from NKOTB to BTS.{{cite web |last1=Shapiro |first1=Ari |last2=Yu |first2=Mallory |title=A new book traces the history of boy bands, the pop phenomenon 'larger than life' |url=https://www.npr.org/2020/07/28/896334949/a-new-book-traces-the-history-of-boy-bands-the-pop-phenomenon-larger-than-life |website=NPR |access-date=15 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001155524/https://www.npr.org/2020/07/28/896334949/a-new-book-traces-the-history-of-boy-bands-the-pop-phenomenon-larger-than-life |archive-date=1 October 2023 |date=28 July 2020 |url-status=live}} In 2022, Kaitlyn Tiffany released a book titled Everything I Need I Get from You: How Fangirls Created the Internet as We Know It, focusing on the cultural impact and online community created by Directioners.{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/08/books/kaitlyn-tiffany-everything-i-need-i-get-from-you.html |title=Review: 'Everything I Need I Get From You,' by Kaitlyn Tiffany |website=The New York Times |date=8 June 2022 |access-date=1 August 2022 |last1=Hess |first1=Amanda |archive-date=31 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220731184453/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/08/books/kaitlyn-tiffany-everything-i-need-i-get-from-you.html |url-status=live }}
== Larries ==
{{Main|Larries}}
Larries are a subsection of the One Direction fandom who believe in "Larry Stylinson", a portmanteau of Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles.{{rp|226}} It is a conspiracy theory that the pair are or were in a romantic relationship.{{cite magazine |last1=Paul |first1=Larisha |title=Louis Tomlinson realized 'there's nothing I can do' about fan delusions that he's dating Harry Styles |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/louis-tomlinson-harry-styles-larry-conspiracy-1235001225/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=22 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240422191916/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/louis-tomlinson-harry-styles-larry-conspiracy-1235001225/ |archive-date=22 April 2024 |date=9 April 2024|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}} Larries have been one of the largest groups of the One Direction fandom since the band's conception,{{cite book |last=Tiffany |first=Kaitlyn |title=Everything I need I get from you: how fangirls created the Internet as we know it |date=2022 |isbn=978-0-374-53918-4 |publisher=Farrar, Straus and Giroux}}{{rp|173–174}} contributing to a 2011 tweet by Tomlinson to Styles becoming one of the most-retweeted tweets on Twitter, peaking as the second-most retweeted tweet of all time.{{cite magazine|url=https://time.com/4263227/most-popular-tweets/|title=These are the 10 most popular tweets of all time|last=Luckerson|first=Victor|date=20 March 2016|magazine=Time|format=See #13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160321080350/https://time.com/4263227/most-popular-tweets/|archive-date=21 March 2016|url-status=live|access-date=22 January 2025}}{{cite magazine |last1=Strecker |first1=Erin |title=One Direction tweet overtakes President Obama's historic 'four more years' tweet |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-tweet-overtakes-president-obama-victory-tweet-6436705/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=28 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203143401/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-tweet-overtakes-president-obama-victory-tweet-6436705/ |archive-date=3 December 2023 |date=14 January 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Miller |first1=Sophie |title=One Direction's tweet now more popular than Obama post |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-30814192 |website=BBC News |access-date=28 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241003140132/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-30814192 |archive-date=3 October 2024 |date=14 January 2015 |url-status=live}}
= Sales and tour records =
File:2014 - One Direction "Where We Are" (Sunderland Stadium of Light) One Direction (14328500431).jpg" (concert in Sunderland pictured) became the highest-grossing concert tour of 2014|alt=A One Direction concert in Sunderland, showing red confetti raining down onto fans.]]
One Direction have broken numerous records, including sales, charts, and streaming records, earning six Guinness World Records through their successes and becoming one of the best-selling boy bands of all time.{{cite news |title=One Direction: What are Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Zayn Malik up to now? |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/64676992 |publisher=BBC |work=Newsround|access-date=1 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408115609/https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/64676992 |archive-date=8 April 2023 |date=18 February 2023 |url-status=live}}{{cite news |last1=Heching |first1=Dan |last2=Castro |first2=Manuela |last3=Torres |first3=Mauricio |last4=Rosenbloom |first4=Alli |last5=Edwards |first5=Christian |date=16 October 2024 |title=Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dies after hotel balcony fall |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/16/entertainment/liam-payne-death-one-direction/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241016223247/https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/16/entertainment/liam-payne-death-one-direction/index.html |archive-date=16 October 2024 |access-date=16 October 2024 |website=CNN}} The band is reportedly worth over $1 billion through merchandise, album, and tour sales. The band became the first British act to enter the Billboard 200 at number one. The highest entry for such an act was previously was held by the Beatles for Introducing... The Beatles.{{cite web |last1=Crossan |first1=Jamie |title=One Direction make US chart history |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/various-artists-3527-1269626 |website=NME |access-date=1 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221129123904/https://www.nme.com/news/music/various-artists-3527-1269626 |archive-date=29 November 2022 |date=21 March 2012 |url-status=live}}
The group were named the Global Recording Artists of 2013 by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, being the artist with the most music downloads, CD sales, and streams of that year.{{cite web |title=One Direction named Global Recording Artists of 2013 |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-25954359 |website=BBC News |access-date=1 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206181601/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-25954359 |archive-date=6 December 2022 |date=30 January 2014 |url-status=live}} They became the first and only group to have their first three album top the Billboard 200 in their opening week, and the third pop group to sell more than 500,000 copies in a week in the Nielsen SoundScan era, previously only achieved by NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys.{{cite web |title=One Direction make chart history with their third album |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-25228702 |website=BBC News |access-date=1 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220906234525/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-25228702 |archive-date=6 September 2022 |date=5 December 2013 |url-status=live}} The same year, the group broke the record for most views on Vevo in 24 hours.{{cite web |title=One Direction's Best Song Ever breaks Vevo record |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-23431719 |website=BBC News |access-date=1 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230320112538/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-23431719 |archive-date=20 March 2023 |date=24 July 2013 |url-status=live}} In 2014, they became the first band in history to have their first four albums debut atop the chart.{{cite web |last1=Levine |first1=Nick |title=Liam Payne 1993–2024: One Direction star who helped spark a pop phenomenon |url=https://www.nme.com/features/music-features/liam-payne-one-direction-obituary-3803755 |website=NME |access-date=1 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250130160647/https://www.nme.com/features/music-features/liam-payne-one-direction-obituary-3803755 |archive-date=30 January 2025 |date=17 October 2024 |url-status=live}} The band's "Where We Are Tour" became the highest-grossing concert tour of the year, grossing $290 million in ticket sales. In 2015, the band beat the Beatles' record as they achieved their fifth Top 10 debut on the Billboard Hot 100.{{cite web |title=One Direction beats Beatles' record with fifth Top 10 debut on Hot 100 |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2015/10/28/entertainment/one-direction-beatles-billboard-feat/index.html |website=CNN |access-date=1 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240624041316/https://edition.cnn.com/2015/10/28/entertainment/one-direction-beatles-billboard-feat/index.html |archive-date=24 June 2024 |date=28 October 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Simpson |first1=Dave |title=From me to you – the pop stars who've broken the Beatles' chart records |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/shortcuts/2017/oct/31/pop-stars-broken-beatles-chart-records-one-direction-niall-horan |website=The Guardian |access-date=1 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102142258/https://www.theguardian.com/music/shortcuts/2017/oct/31/pop-stars-broken-beatles-chart-records-one-direction-niall-horan |archive-date=2 January 2024 |date=31 October 2017 |url-status=live}} In 2015, the band earned the highest first-week streams for a single in the United Kingdom with "Drag Me Down".{{cite web |title=One Direction top UK charts and break streaming records with Drag Me Down |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/aug/07/one-direction-top-uk-charts-and-break-streaming-records-with-drag-me-down |website=The Guardian |date=7 August 2015|access-date=1 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825132332/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/aug/07/one-direction-top-uk-charts-and-break-streaming-records-with-drag-me-down |archive-date=25 August 2023 |url-status=live}} The group had six top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.{{cite magazine |last1=Trust |first1=Gary |title=Liam Payne's Billboard chart highlights, solo & with One Direction |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/liam-payne-one-direction-chart-highlights-1235803685/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=20 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250220185526/https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/liam-payne-one-direction-chart-highlights-1235803685/ |archive-date=20 February 2025 |date=16 October 2024 |url-status=live}} One Direction tied with the Beatles with three members from each group having achieved number-one solo albums in 2017.{{cite web |last1=Savage |first1=Mark |title=One Direction are making chart history even on hiatus |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-41801952 |website=BBC News |access-date=1 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213121830/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-41801952 |archive-date=13 December 2024 |date=30 October 2017 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Sisario |first1=Ben |title=Niall Horan helps One Direction tie a Beatles chart record |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/30/arts/music/niall-horan-one-direction-beatles-chart-record.html |website=The New York Times |access-date=1 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112034913/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/30/arts/music/niall-horan-one-direction-beatles-chart-record.html |archive-date=12 November 2020 |date=30 October 2017|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}} The band were the highest paid European celebrities in 2016, despite having been on hiatus for a year.{{cite web |title=One Direction beat Adele and Ronaldo on celebrity pay across Europe says Forbes |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-38463417 |website=BBC News |access-date=2 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250202171823/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-38463417 |archive-date=2 February 2025 |date=29 December 2016 |url-status=live}}{{cite magazine |last1=Stutz |first1=Colin |title=One Direction were Europe's top–earning celebrities of 2016 |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/one-direction-europe-top-earning-celebrities-2016-7640505/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=2 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606205800/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/one-direction-europe-top-earning-celebrities-2016-7640505/ |archive-date=6 June 2023 |date=29 December 2016 |url-status=live}}
= Social media influence =
One Direction's rise to stardom has often been attributed to the advancement of the internet and social media,{{cite journal |last1=Carmona |first1=Rachel |title=How One Direction prepared young women for the revolution|journal=Transformative Works and Cultures |date=15 March 2020 |volume=32 |doi=10.3983/twc.2020.1727|doi-access=free }}{{cite web |last1=Greenwood |first1=Douglas |title=How One Direction became the world's first internet boyband |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/one-direction-10-years-anniversary-social-media-x-factor-fandom-a9632291.html |website=The Independent |access-date=30 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723061531/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/one-direction-10-years-anniversary-social-media-x-factor-fandom-a9632291.html |archive-date=23 July 2020 |date=23 July 2020 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/9157558/One-Direction-make-American-pop-history.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/9157558/One-Direction-make-American-pop-history.html |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-status=live|url-access=subscription |title=One Direction make American pop history |website=The Telegraph |date=21 March 2012 |access-date=27 July 2019}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/12/13/13937688/one-direction-one-year-hiatus-anniversary-social-media-blogging |title=How One Direction stayed the world's biggest band even after it stopped existing |last=Tiffany |first=Kaitlyn |website=The Verge |date=13 December 2016 |access-date=27 July 2019 |archive-date=20 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190720212421/https://www.theverge.com/2016/12/13/13937688/one-direction-one-year-hiatus-anniversary-social-media-blogging |url-status=live }} being referred to as "the internet's first boy band".{{cite web |title=One Direction were the internet's first boy band, and Liam Payne its grounding force |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/one-direction-were-the-internets-first-boy-band-and-liam-payne-its-grounding-force/article68768368.ece |website=The Hindu |access-date=30 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250130071558/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/one-direction-were-the-internets-first-boy-band-and-liam-payne-its-grounding-force/article68768368.ece |archive-date=30 January 2025 |date=18 October 2024 |url-status=live}} Sonny Takhar, the former president of Syco Records,{{cite magazine |last1=Flanagan |first1=Andrew |title=Sonny Takhar departs as President of Cowell's Syco Music |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/sonny-takhar-departs-president-simon-cowell-syco-music/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=22 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523121631/https://www.billboard.com/pro/sonny-takhar-departs-president-simon-cowell-syco-music/ |archive-date=23 May 2022 |date=15 December 2016 |url-access=subscription|url-status=live}} attributed the breakthrough to social media. Will Bloomfield, the group's manager, added, "These guys live online, and so do their fans." Each member of the band used Twitter to communicate with fans, fostering a relationship with them. Sunil Singhvi, former Twitter head of entertainment in the UK, stated that fans online were the reason the group became a global phenomenon."{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/26274162|title=One Direction – what makes them a 'global success'? |date=20 February 2014|access-date=7 November 2021|publisher=BBC|work=Newsround|archive-date=5 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105195501/https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/26274162|url-status=live}} Savan Kotecha, who wrote multiple songs for the band, said in an interview with Rolling Stone that "[One Direction] just knew how to speak to their fans", and praised them for being authentic. One Direction, in their active years, were present on social media and interacted with fans daily, giving them "an army of online fans". The Detroit News named them "the first megastar boy band of the Social Media Era."
Recognition
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by One Direction}}
As of 2020, One Direction had sold a total of 70 million records worldwide,{{cite web |last1=Lawless |first1=Jill |title=Liam Payne and his bandmates all sought solo success after One Direction fame |url=https://apnews.com/article/one-direction-members-solo-careers-liam-payne-188f5c6a452cad49abdbe492fae39b64 |website=Associated Press |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241217152922/https://apnews.com/article/one-direction-members-solo-careers-liam-payne-188f5c6a452cad49abdbe492fae39b64 |archive-date=17 December 2024 |date=17 October 2024 |url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=One Direction: Ten years of 1D, but is a reunion on the way?|publisher=BBC |work=Newsround|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/53447792|date=21 July 2020|access-date=25 July 2020|archive-date=1 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001160423/https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/53447792|url-status=live}} making them one of the best-selling boy bands of all time.{{cite web |last1=Kelly |first1=Liam |title=Boy bands are over – and may never come back |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/news/liam-payne-and-the-death-of-the-boy-band/ |website=The Telegraph |access-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241124115209/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/news/liam-payne-and-the-death-of-the-boy-band/ |archive-date=24 November 2024 |date=18 October 2024 |url-status=live}} Forbes ranked them as the fourth highest-earning celebrities in the world in 2015,{{cite web |last1=Mikelberg |first1=Amanda |title=Forbes unveils list of 100 highest-earning celebs in 2015 |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/floyd-mayweather-katy-perry-lead-forbes-list-of-100-highest-paid-celebs-of-2015/ |website=CBS News |access-date=13 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240423160135/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/floyd-mayweather-katy-perry-lead-forbes-list-of-100-highest-paid-celebs-of-2015/ |archive-date=23 April 2024 |date=29 June 2015 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=Boxers Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao top Forbes best paid celebrity list |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-33322945 |website=BBC News |access-date=13 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220818053551/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-33322945 |archive-date=18 August 2022 |date=30 June 2015 |url-status=live}} and the highest-earning celebrities under the age of 30.{{cite web |last1=Garcia |first1=Patricia |title=Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Jennifer Lawrence are among 2015's highest-paid Celebrities Under 30 |url=https://www.vogue.com/article/highest-paid-celebrities-under-30 |website=Vogue |access-date=13 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241228070917/https://www.vogue.com/article/highest-paid-celebrities-under-30 |archive-date=28 December 2024 |date=18 December 2015 |url-status=live}}
The band has received seven Brit Awards,{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7701365/one-direction-zayn-malik-video-of-the-year-2017-brit-awards|title=One Direction beats out Zayn Malik for Video of the Year at 2017 Brit Awards|last=Weatherby|first=Taylor|date=22 February 2017|magazine=Billboard|access-date=24 August 2018|archive-date=25 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825022717/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7701365/one-direction-zayn-malik-video-of-the-year-2017-brit-awards|url-status=live}} seven American Music Awards,{{cite web|url=https://www.theamas.com/winners-database/?winnerKeyword=one+direction&winnerYear=&winnerCategory=|title=Winners Database|website=American Music Awards|access-date=24 August 2018|archive-date=6 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181106023032/https://www.theamas.com/winners-database/?winnerKeyword=one+direction&winnerYear=&winnerCategory=|url-status=live}} six Billboard Music Awards,{{cite web|url=https://www.billboardmusicawards.com/winners-database/?winnerKeyword=one+direction&winnerYear=&winnerCategory=|title=Winners Database|website=Billboard Music Awards|access-date=24 August 2018|archive-date=13 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180913075843/https://www.billboardmusicawards.com/winners-database/?winnerKeyword=one+direction&winnerYear=&winnerCategory=|url-status=live}} five Billboard Touring Awards, and four MTV Video Music Awards,{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1713022/one-direction-vma-2013-song-of-the-summer/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140614111531/http://www.mtv.com/news/1713022/one-direction-vma-2013-song-of-the-summer/|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 June 2014|title=One Direction: Eight million votes prove the boys own 'song of the summer'|last=Vena|first=Jocelyn|date=25 August 2013|website=MTV News|access-date=24 August 2018}} among other awards. One Direction holds the record as the most awarded act at the Teen Choice Awards with 28 wins from 31 nominations.{{cite web |last1=Dresdale |first1=Andrea |title=It's One Direction vs. One Direction at tonight's Teen Choice Awards |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/direction-direction-tonights-teen-choice-awards/story?id=49156368 |website=ABC News |access-date=25 August 2018 |date=13 August 2017 |archive-date=25 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825143129/https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/direction-direction-tonights-teen-choice-awards/story?id=49156368 |url-status=live }} Being the world's best-selling artist of 2013, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) named them the Global Recording Artist of the Year. In 2014, Billboard named the band the Artist of the Year.{{cite magazine |last=Caulfield|first=Keith|date=13 January 2015|title=Billboard's Artists of the Year: 1981–2014 |magazine=Billboard |url=https://www.billboard.com/photos/6415105/billboard-artist-of-the-year-gallery-1981-to-2014?i=540767|archive-date=14 December 2018|access-date=21 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214020649/https://www.billboard.com/photos/6415105/billboard-artist-of-the-year-gallery-1981-to-2014?i=540767|url-status=dead}}{{cite magazine |last1=Caulfield |first1=Keith |title=The year in pop 2014: One Direction, 'Frozen,' & Pharrell dominate |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/year-in-music-2014/6386043/the-year-in-pop-2014-one-direction-frozen-pharrell |magazine=Billboard |access-date=24 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211213104828/https://www.billboard.com/pro/the-year-in-pop-2014-one-direction-frozen-pharrell/ |archive-date=13 December 2021 |date=9 December 2014 |url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}
Band members
- Niall Horan (2010–2016)
- Zayn Malik (2010–2015)
- Liam Payne (2010–2016; died 2024)
- Harry Styles (2010–2016)
- Louis Tomlinson (2010–2016)
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Discography
{{Main|One Direction discography|List of songs recorded by One Direction}}
- Up All Night (2011)
- Take Me Home (2012)
- Midnight Memories (2013)
- Four (2014)
- Made in the A.M. (2015)
Filmography
Tours
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Headlining
- Up All Night Tour (2011–2012)
- Take Me Home Tour (2013)
- Where We Are Tour (2014)
- On the Road Again Tour (2015)
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Opening act
- X Factor Tour 2011 (2011){{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/33639898|title=One Direction: A look back at five years of 1D madness |publisher=BBC |work=Newsround|date=23 July 2015|archive-date=22 July 2020|access-date=20 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722151932/https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/33639898|url-status=live}}
- Better with U Tour (Big Time Rush) (2012)
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Publications
- One Direction: Forever Young, HarperCollins (17 February 2011) {{ISBN|978-0-00-743230-1}}
- One Direction: The Official Annual 2012, HarperCollins (1 September 2011) {{ISBN|978-0-00-743625-5}}
- Dare to Dream: Life as One Direction, HarperCollins (15 September 2011) {{ISBN|978-0-00-744439-7}}
- One Direction: Where We Are: Our Band, Our Story: 100% Official, HarperCollins (19 November 2013) {{ISBN|978-0-00-748900-8}}
- One Direction: Who We Are: Our Official Autobiography, HarperCollins (25 September 2014) {{ISBN|978-0-00-757731-6}}
See also
Notes
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References
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Further reading
- {{cite book |last=Sherman |first=Maria |title=Larger than life: a history of boy bands from NKOTB to BTS |publisher=Black Dog & Leventhal |date=2020 |isbn=978-0-7624-6891-1}}
- {{cite book |last=Tiffany |first=Kaitlyn |title=Everything I need I get from you: how fangirls created the Internet as we know it |date=2022 |isbn=978-0-374-53918-4|publisher=Farrar, Straus and Giroux}}
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