One Direction (commonly abbreviated to 1D) is a boy band formed in London England in 2010, placing third on the British reality television series "The X Factor." The original five members included Liam Payne (August 29, 1993 – October 16, 2024), Louis Tomlinson (b. December 24, 1991), Niall Horan (b. September 13, 1993), Harry Styles, (b. February 1, 1994), and Zayn Malik (b. January 12, 1993). Before disbanding in 2016, One Direction headlined four tours and released five internationally chart-topping albums and a slew of hit singles including "What Makes You Beautiful," "Live While We're Young," "Little Things," "Best Song Ever," "Story of My Life," "You and I," "Drag Me Down," and "Perfect." On October 16, 2024, Payne became the first member of 1D to pass away. He was 31 years old.