One Direction was a popular British-Irish boy band formed in 2010 on the reality TV show The X Factor. The group consisted of five members: Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik. They quickly gained fame for their catchy pop songs and strong vocal harmonies, becoming one of the best-selling music acts in history. The band released five studio albums, including Up All Night and Take Me Home, before going on an indefinite hiatus in 2016. Their music and style influenced a generation of fans, and they remain a significant part of pop culture today.