One Direction

Are the One Direction boys still friends? Harry, Zayn, Louis, Liam, and Niall have gone their separate ways since 1D's end.

[told Andy Cohen](https://www.etonline.com/liam-payne-reacts-to-harry-styles-zayn-malik-diss-on-snl-138365) in 2019 about running into Harry, "We spoke about a number of things; we hadn't seen each other for three years. and [hung out quite a bit](https://www.billboard.com/music/features/niall-horan-interview-cover-story-one-direction-2017-7808513/). [best mate now](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uux_L_pkKe4)." They were funny, easygoing, and had their own distinct personalities — from the moody and broody [Zayn Malik](https://www.distractify.com/p/zayn-malik-dating-history) to the flirty and rogue-ish [Harry Styles](https://www.distractify.com/t/harry-styles). We spoke about kids and happiness and all sorts of stuff." But what they all have to say about their encounters is typically positive and encouraging. [One Direction](https://www.distractify.com/p/is-one-direction-getting-back-together) was almost absurdly likable. The more vocal critic has been Zayn, who quit 1D in 2015 and has since vented his frustrations about his time in the group. Liam said in May 2022 that Louis was his " Over the years, the boys have mainly kept it classy when they've been asked about each other and about their time in the band. But by 2016, after growing a rabid fanbase with five studio albums and multiple world tours, the group was dunzo. While some critics were quick to dismiss the boy band,