One Direction Without Liam Payne
One Direction continued as a four-member group after Liam Payne left in 2024. The remaining members are Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik, who departed earlier in 2015.
Timeline of Departures
Zayn Malik left in March 2015, reducing the band to four members. Liam Payne announced his departure in 2024, leaving the group with three active members for future projects.
Impact on the Band's Career
After Zayn's exit, One Direction released albums with four members before announcing a hiatus in 2016. The group later resumed activity with three members, focusing on solo careers and selective reunions.
For more details on the band's history, see One Direction Wikipedia.
