One Direction Break Up Rumors: 1D to Take ‘Four Directions’ In March For Extended Hiatus

By Komfie Manalo
One Directions to Take Four Directions
One Directions will take four directions in March 2016 as they take a one-year extended hiatus. Official Twitter page

One Direction is taking four different directions starting March 2016 as the popular boy band announced plans to take on an extended hiatus to pursue personal projects.

However, PEOPLE Magazine said the hiatus does not mean the British boy band, comprised of Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan, will be breaking up. The one-year hiatus was actually an agreement amongst the four members.

It added that the one year hiatus also means that fans of Directioners will not be seeing a tour after the release of One Directions fifth album that is scheduled for release later this year.

A source told E! Online, "They are taking a hiatus so they can work on individual projects for a while but they are not splitting up. They will remain together and plan to work together in the future."

The source added, "They are great friends and fully support one another. They are very aware that they are able to work on their own stuff as well as remain together. This is an exciting time for them creatively and as a group."

The announcement follows the release of the group's latest music video for "Drag Me Down," the first since Zayn Malik left the group in March this year. Malik said he left the group because he felt "it was not real for him," and added he cannot continue doing things with his 1D bandmates.

Malik has since signed a solo record deal with RCA Music to launch his his solo career.

"I guess I never explained why I left , it was for this moment to be given the opportunity to show you who i really am! #realmusic #RCA !!" he posted on his Twitter page. AJH

The source added that fans of 1D can be assured that the four matinee idols would return to the stage again together after their "vacation."

"They love working together," the source shared. "They envision a future together but with the freedom to do other things as well."

So stay calm, 1D is not yet saying goodbye.

    Most Popular
  • Is 'The Last Supper' worth watching? Audience and critics weigh in

    Is 'The Last Supper' worth watching? Audience and critics weigh in

    Faith-based films often receive mixed reactions, and The Last Supper is no exception. The movie attempts to bring a fresh perspective to one of the most iconic moments in Christian history, but does it succeed? Some reviews from critics and audiences provide insight into its strengths and shortcomings.

  • ‘The Chosen’ Season 5: The darkest season yet—What to know before watching

    The wait is over—The Chosen is back with its fifth season, and this time, things are getting intense. The new episodes dive straight into the final days of Jesus’ life, covering some of the most emotional and dramatic moments in the Bible. If you’ve been following the series, you already know that The Chosen isn’t just about retelling familiar stories—it’s about bringing them to life in a way that feels real.

  • Massacres in Syria: Over 1,000 dead, including Christians and Alawites

    Syria’s coastal regions have been devastated by a series of massacres, with reports indicating that over 1,000 people—many from Christian and Alawite communities—have been killed in brutal attacks. Entire families have been wiped out, and survivors are fleeing in search of safety as sectarian violence escalates.

  • Kim Sae-ron and Wheesung: The tragic irony of Korean society and the principles of happiness

    Not long ago, the media was in an uproar over actress Kim Sae-ron’s passing. Just months before, the same people who had relentlessly criticized her for her DUI incident were now expressing sympathy, saying, "The world was too harsh on her." The irony is impossible to ignore.

  • Newsboys move forward as a quartet after Michael Tait’s departure

    After more than a decade as the lead singer of the Newsboys, Michael Tait has officially parted ways with the band, marking a significant shift in the Christian rock group’s lineup. The remaining members—Jeff Frankenstein, Jody Davis, Duncan Phillips, and Adam Agee—have assured fans that they will continue forward, embracing a new season of music and ministry.

Top Stories