The Untold Story of One Direction

This is the untold story of One Direction. For this video, we’ll be exploring the journey of the boy band that took over the world. Our video includes "The X-Factor," Harry Styles, Liam Payne, and more! What's YOUR favorite One Direction song? Let us know in the comments!
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[@MsMojo]

What's YOUR favorite One Direction song? Let us know in the comments!

[@marcusyates3044]

🎶 That's What Makes You Beautiful 🎶

[@RayganFrame07]

I really like right now

[@mugheezali2823]

Through the Dark❤️

[@muhudiinfarah4754]

You and i

[@shreeyanshsharma5685]

All of them after all we are directioners✌️❤️🔥

[@jessstylinson1234]

crazy how they are still so relevant so much years later , they been separated more years then they've been the band & we fans are still as dedicated / loyal to them .. they were the best thing in my life at the time , they saved me .. can't thank them enough even though themselves were suffering so much .. heroes! x .. sad how they parted ways , but Louis is really close to niall & liam still which is great .. ps. louis is and always will be my favorite human being x

[@indigoround]

"Once a Directioner, always a Directioner." - A Directioner probably ❤️💛🇮🇪💙💚

[@anizar5147]

and about Harry?

[@amankumarsingh1150]

Harry is also close with most of them specially Niall coz Niall had attended only Harry Concert and Liam's family had attended harry Concert too

[@shevaunvan-hoff4069]

Try saying that to the person that said “dead direction”

[@shevaunvan-hoff4069]

Plus oh my god the Australian radio stations are still saying Louis is the “less famous” member from 1D…. How stupid is that?!

[@elinedefaux]

I am still a directioner. Also love all the albums😍

[@Angela-xe1gz]

I truly believe that Simon Cowell said he built One Direction around Liam because he had a Justin Bieber look (who was trending at the time) but Harry Styles just ended up being the front man, in the end it’s up to the fans. I mean my guy didn’t have to come out and say it publicly though😂

[@siniruiheoma3227]

fr😭

[@madisonbusby1457]

Yeah tbh people overrated when Liam said that he was supposed to be the face of 1D because he probably was he was already on the xfactor 2 years before and so when he reauditoned Simon probably wanted to make sure that Liam was to actually make it this time to have a career and so it was probably his plan to make sure he made it but then Harry ended up gaining more popularity and ended up becoming the frontman. Also it just seems like something Simon would say to all of them that they are gonna be the face of 1D

[@moonchild.99_]

Wow, this aged so fast so bad 🤣

[@maimunatasnim4551]

Now go to the X Factor UK video released on the 12 year anniversary of One Direction. You will know what actually happened.

[@jakeaneluwo]

But Niall Horan said it was an "Irish Justin Bieber"

[@hurricanetortilla6466]

"sorry, directioners already know this" okay??? This is a good video on the history of One Direction for those who aren't familiar with them. GoodJob guys.

[@abs_kuzmin_2010]

I don't think their is a single person on the planet that hasn't heard of this band

[@anniemack6855]

@@abs_kuzmin_2010 FYI..I hadn't heard of them cos I wasn't into boy bands 😉😎. I fell hard And- fast!!!!! 🥳🤓😇🤠🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💌❣️✨💫👄👏💅🤷🤹🌻🌟🌠🐦🐟🐠🦋🐾🍒🥝🥑🥞🎢

[@hurricanetortilla6466]

@@abs_kuzmin_2010 well im sorry to say this, but you thought wrong. there are indeed people out there who haven't heard of one direction. Instead of bashing them or thinking little of them, if you truly love 1D then share your love of them. If they don't like it then that's okay. If they love it congrats you've found an ally.

[@shreeyanshsharma5685]

Week of one direction 12 years of one direction ❤️🔥🔥🥺

[@Ava124]

OMG! I can't believe it has been 12 years since they formed on the X Factor. Happy 12th birthday 1D!

[@charissejoy6458]

Next time tell their story about being overworked. It's not easy and normal for artist to release an album every year while being on tour every year. At that time, I was just so happy being a fan and getting all these contents. But now, I feel bad for them because I know that they all have been through so much. I miss them.

[@camilatorres2814]

Yes 🥺

[@shreeyanshsharma5685]

Directioners know all of this ages ago😏❤️🔥

[@clockwork_fayz4412]

Up All Night will always have a special place in my heart, takes me back to being 14 and so happy

[@mackenzielynn4307]

Big time rush is back! I’m so happy that they are back!

[@lailaelhalib9799]

hope they bring 1D to open for them again 😏

[@anniemack6855]

@@lailaelhalib9799 lol! 😆

[@Saliha_Ali]

@@lailaelhalib9799 What exactly do you mean?

[@NCO1426]

@@lailaelhalib9799 Lmao stop you did not ✋💀😂

[@TheEarthRealm]

Both songs _Lay Down_ and _Half A World Away_ sound amazing, and should not only have been released, but released as *singles* ! 🤩

[@wendyodell356]

Drag Me Down, Perfect, there are just to many to name ❤️❤️‍🔥💝💘💖🧡💛💜💚

[@pelle471]

The title should've been "the thousand-times-told story of 1D."

[@UnicornSprinkles369]

Take me home was my favorite album

[@khalidhenry3857]

My favorite One Direction song is Little Things

[@Js2Jo]

One Direction are one of my favorite bands in the world, they went from their early career of The original X Factor to international stars to the top of the charts in music to their solo careers, I inspired them so much!! #OneDirection #music #UntoldStory

[@abstergo1318]

thing is most fans knew what was going on too, been there done that lol, but it was really sad to both wanting to support them and, in a way, wanting it to be over bc we knew they were under so much pressure (to an annormal point ofc)

[@lailaelhalib9799]

we deserve to hear the unreleased songs

[@abs_kuzmin_2010]

Yh and something I would love to hear was thier recording of their winners single if they won the x factor in 2010

[@yourbookishcharacter]

Thank you sooo much. I'm a Directioner since I was 7 and seeing this makes me so happy. I'm 18 and I still love them with all my heart. Thank you for making this 💚💙🤍❤💛

[@dominiquejansma5948]

I think there is a lot more untold. Especially the things with management and stuff, There is a long video filmed by a huge fan explaining everything from the beginning till the end.

[@kathrynmoffett4512]

I miss 1D...I wish that they would reunite. 🥺🥺🥺

[@LPachula]

Liam deserves better, addiction is no joke and ptsd is a difficult thing to deal with. People needs to show some compassion 😔

[@James-mw6rw]

Harry, Louis and Zayn audition in the same episode

[@justwhatilike...234]

@James - I didn’t know that ... I wasn’t a Directioner. I went down the Harry Styles rabbit hole and I’ve never come up for air😵I just love everything about his genuine personality and how he’s still humble! Started listening to his music, then Zayn’s, which led me to the books and of course 1D’s music!😽💋

[@slaywoof00]

no only zayn and harry did

[@mariascarlett91]

I will love one Direction no matter what happens and omg I want to hear the unreleased song. 5 seconds and it sounds beautiful

[@cassieluv7869]

I wasn't a big fan of One Direction but I do wish them success individually and collectively.

[@saramendes7418]

So much nostalgia, this boyband was a key part of my adolescence ❤

[@shreeyanshsharma5685]

Afterall they are the greatest boyband on the planet 🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@muhudiinfarah4754]

Bts

[@akshatakadam406]

@@muhudiinfarah4754 behind the scenes?

[@1directionerbeliber12years2]

@@muhudiinfarah4754 I don't think so....

[@muhudiinfarah4754]

@@akshatakadam406 stfu u know what I mean

[@muhudiinfarah4754]

@@1directionerbeliber12years2 another old lady

[@JaclynKovach]

I love still love them and their music. It's all the feels for me ❤️❤️ I also love their fragrances! ❤️❤️

[@dabeage]

O.D.'s time as a boy-band is done. They are men now, growing their own ways. It wouldn't serve the group to get back together, it would diminish what still stands. It would be nice if they supported each other in life but they have their own careers now. If was a fun ride for us and hopefully for them, scars and all.

[@khadraabeeb5007]

Omg 😱 I miss one direction soo much lol 😂

[@moonwalkjade1588]

great video 🥺🤧

[@mirandabullard4809]

1D forever ❤️

[@melshiaty]

Had no intention of reliving my teenage years today when i woke up but I'm not complaining

[@banana_etiquette]

luvvv them story of my life has been my fav for the longest time 😍

[@abs_kuzmin_2010]

Sorry to have to say this but all directioners all ready knew this

[@celebvillage]

1D fans, where you at 🙌?

[@jaywhite1141]

My favourite One Direction Album is Up All Night

[@christopherwesterberg4511]

I like That's What Makes You Beautiful

[@belle1109]

Correction..... The song is titled WHAT MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL.

[@sou1wolf670]

If u don’t know but one of the guys from this group is gonna be in a marvel movie as a hero or villain don’t know yet but he was in a teaser trailer in one of the movies that came out last year or this year I think it’s call The internals if u watch the teaser one the boys is in it

[@kharin67]

Favorite Album is Up All Night ☺️ Miss them 🥺

[@chidiagborenow9477]

Take me home was one of their goated ones

[@SANTI_697]

Finally. I can do some studying to impress my girlfriend

[@RinaIsForever]

Aww that’s cute 🤣❤️

[@mlsher85]

Now all you need to do is get a girlfriend.

[@mirandawillie6909]

I remember them being the guest stars in icarly it is too bad that they are no longer a band they made excellent music for their fans

[@user-uh1dd2jb2p]

I'm so proud of them.. because they are naturally handsome and talented 🤩🤩

[@wilmaknickersfit]

How is this an untold story? It's their just story.

[@abs_kuzmin_2010]

My point exactly I already knew everything they said in this video so its not the untold story

[@TheEarthRealm]

Right? Terrible title work...

[@yadielenielbellecolon982]

What a Story ♥️♥️🎼🎵🎶

[@suerdefranca583]

Como já coloquei algumas vezes aqui, conheci o fenômeno 1D depois de desfeito, mas tive chance de ler e acompanhar a carreira dessa banda maravilhosa. Tem muitas músicas que amo, me chamam a atenção; gosto de ver a tradução também. Gosto muito de "You and i ", More than this", "History of my life "... É difícil demais escolher ❤❤❤

[@khadijaismayilova383]

I still love them but at this point I dont think they end the hiatus soon.Maybe 10 years later they release a song or make a reunion special program (as friends did) but no touring or albums.All of them talking about the band as bad days so it is actually sad. I know they overworked and they needed a rest, but this is not a rest, this is a split. And no one was the frontman. At the beginnings it was Liam bcs he had good singing skills but later it was all 5 guys. If Simon loved Liam that much, he should saved him as a solo act.

[@marklawrence3776]

My favorite album is "MADE IN THE A.M."😘😋😘❤️

[@eddiejoewalt7746]

The Untold Story of One Direction SHORT STORY: 5 TEENAGE GUYS WERE FORM FROM A UK REALITY SHOW (X FACTOR UK); BECAME MODERN DAY BOY BAND; Zayn Malik LEFT TO GO SOLO, OD SPLIT IN 2016 WHERE ALL OF THEM WENT SOLO WITH Harry Styles BEING THE MICHAEL JACKSON OF THE GROUP!

[@abs_kuzmin_2010]

Not true they went on Hitaus not split up.

[@pratyushpavansaikia8161]

After all the photos of them, you've chosen to put the one where Liam is in the back and he has the least light on him 🤭

[@Ihavepinkhairrn]

12 years!

[@TheEarthRealm]

6:30 - Poor Liam... 😌

[@kitkisser2140]

I Like All One Direction Song

[@Jamie_Swan]

still waiting for The Untold Story of The Wanted in honor of their bandmate Tom 💛🥺

[@anniemack6855]

Jamie ?? Wot. Give us a preview?!

[@rose.888]

miss the good timessss

[@Horseridergirl22]

Harry was my fav in the band

[@TheEarthRealm]

5:15 - Harry Styles can also play piano, check out his SNL episode. 💁🏿‍♂️

[@justwhatilike...234]

I hope Liam takes the sage advice he was dishing out, starting at 9:40 and he also joins AA, because his alcoholism is what led to his unsubstantiated claims about the very private Zayn Malik! Liam, you want the reunion more than anyone ... so zip it, sir🤐and maybe one day it will happen!😽

[@Jamaal.R.]

Can we do fifth harmony next? 🥺

[@Stephanie.Perez32]

The released video didn’t necessarily prove that Liam was lying. They had pictures in no particular order and they were throwing them on the table trying to picture what looked good together. Liam was the third added in the line up but that doesn’t mean he was an after thought. I do believe the judges had plans to make him the lead once the band was formed because he had more experience and confidence and you literally see him open almost every single song every week. Him and harry had the most verses in every song. Louis and Niahll were practically back up dances they gave them zero lines sadly. It was bad move to come out and say the whole band was centered around him even if there was a bit of truth to it, it made him look real bad. He sounded drunk quite honestly

[@madisonbusby1457]

You guys also forgot to mention that Harry is also to appear in My policeman and is to appear in a series of marvel movies

[@helenevandernat3063]

BTR got back together sooo.... They got bigger than BTR, but they survived through the years

[@TheEarthRealm]

So Harry Styles was the reason that One Direction is called 'One Direction'? Oh wow. 😅

[@nightwishisthegreatestband6355]

That name was stolen from another band

[@TheEarthRealm]

@@nightwishisthegreatestband6355 Proof? 🥱

[@dawoodkhawaja9040]

They are now part of history

[@cloecouvidat2470]

5:37 But Harry and Niall are in too no ?

[@WSK9002]

Credit to Zayn Malik for admitting on a Podcast in 2023, the main reason he left the group is because he wanted the solo success first, both Horan and Styles have stated in 2019 and 2023, they feel 1D will reunite. 🤞🏼

[@jefrimiller4967]

You should do this for Jonas brothers also

[@nezrintemirova8453]

I felt heart attack when I saw notification

[@evarh7943]

it's so funny to me that in the family guy clip at 2:41 the only character they drew with lips is harry 😭

[@deliacozo8542]

Cool video, but I dont think they will or should get back toghter. They most likely go with the same manager and fans dont want that if they were overworked. I honslty thought you will talk about the bad side but ti was still a cool video

[@laminage]

The UK is nothing short of brilliant in creating Boyband/Girlbands. They have a better Songwriting Team than The US has had. Even though they had a Paraphernalia Empire at least they got "Paid". Menudo never did. They at least got "Paid" alot of Boyband/Girlband Video.

[@khemwitha_k]

FOUR

[@1directionerbeliber12years2]

#12yearsof1D

[@ilovedrvgzzz]

Y'know how they say we need some certain of chemicals to grow 1D give us that dopamine nostalgic chemicals to our brain.... What would of happen if they continue the same pace & not change will the kids these days would of grown different but everything happens for a reason for some apparent reason & all I could actually say for the first time I'm actually lucky & grateful for being alive during these times... Including 2016 as well 😪

[@mothermovementa]

Harry came up with one direction

[@hughiebrophyHind]

Like that's

[@blueshootingstar6155]

Just watched the video of Nicole being the one that actually built this boy band because she thought they were little stars that looked great together

[@blueshootingstar6155]

Nicole Scherzinger

[@blueshootingstar6155]

Nicole scherzinger was actually one of the judges. Please just search up the video.

[@courtneyturner4752]

four

[@aplam94]

Most directioners know this story. How is it untold?

[@1directionerbeliber12years2]

#1Dweek

[@waittillfamewtf2385]

Spice Girls 🆚 One Direction

[@paulab5720]

It wasn’t necessary to bring Liam’s podcast.

[@TheEarthRealm]

Right? 💯

[@karinsab1]

What exactly is UNTOLD in this video.?🥴🤔

[@mlx8898]

Long story short: Don't watch the video, there is nothing UNTOLD

[@kamm3021]

🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑 Part of the journey is the end

[@belle1109]

HAPPY 12th ANNIVERSARY BOYS!!!

[@melaniesenf7175]

As much as I love 1D I still feel sorry for all the boy bands before them and after. They will never beat them in success… I mean, they will eventually but it will take them more than 5 years 😅 I also have to say Liam needs a better management. He seems so out of control theses days with his stupid comments on that podcast being the just tip of the iceberg. What is wrong with him? Louis should definitely talk some sense into his bff

[@moonchild.99_]

Outside of the fandom, 1D is not that big sadly, they could've done so much more with proper management, but it didn't happened. You don't need to feel sorry for other groups, be humble about what they accomplished instead.

[@melaniesenf7175]

@@moonchild.99_ very well said

[@PureSparkles22]

BTR AND 1D????

[@Unknown-tx9ml]

whats BTR?

[@belle1109]

All time fav song is NO CONTROL!! Oii!! Oii!!....

[@amankumarsingh1150]

One direction had given Harry Styles who is Biggest pop star now and selling world's biggest stadiums like Wembley and River plate stadiums twice in few seconds in his solo career

[@terrya9648]

The only untold story of one direction is zayn and harrys nasty relationship that is still going on

[@dumpsterfire7770]

DEAD BAND AHAHAHAHAH

[@shevaunvan-hoff4069]

Really?! If you hate the band so much then back off and don’t even think about telling me to lighten up cause you won’t understand

[@alucard00774]

The most overrated band of all time!

[@abs_kuzmin_2010]

What gives you the right to say that. They are the most successful modern day boyband of all time. When you sell as many records or work as hard as they have you can say that

[@alucard00774]

@@abs_kuzmin_2010 What does sales have to do with the quality? From the same point of view, Avatar is the greatest movies ever made and Baby Shark is the greatest song of all time. Sales doesn't always go with the quality. The fact is that they are overrated and people are obsessed with them only based on looks (this is overrated too) and nostalgia. Not to mention how toxic their Fandom really is.

[@anniemack6855]

@@alucard00774 Arthur:. IMO-. Avatar was a really GREAT, TRAILBLAZING MOVIE!!!!!. ID has some Great! Material...ex:. Story of my Life, etc. And as soloists-. All the lads have exceptional work as well-. Ex of 2:. Sign of the Times, the 2 of Us! Etc!!

[@abs_kuzmin_2010]

@@alucard00774 not true yes Harry is cute but their music was catchy and they worked hard to get where they are now. They didn't just get handed a record contract like some bands they had to work for one

[@nightwishisthegreatestband6355]

@@alucard00774 if looks were enough to hold momentum, bieber wouldn't have been hated as much during his worst years.