One Direction

One Direction is an English-Irish pop boy band formed in London in 2010 on The X Factor. The group originally consisted of Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson. They released five studio albums between 2011 and 2015, achieving global commercial success with hits such as "What Makes You Beautiful," "Story of My Life," and "Drag Me Down." Their sound blends pop, pop rock, and dance-pop with catchy hooks and vocal harmonies. After Zayn Malik's departure in 2015, the remaining four members continued until an indefinite hiatus in 2016. The band has sold over 70 million records worldwide.