When Zayn Malik abruptly left One Direction, the biggest boy band in the world faced a crisis of epic proportions.
Zayn had been unhappy for a while, the extent of his woes an open secret among the group's inner circle. He felt trapped on the hamster wheel that was the group's grueling schedule of performances and promotional appearances. In the end, it had become unbearable for him so, while his departure was heartbreaking, ultimately it was the best decision for everyone.
But still, his exit rocked the band to the core and set off panic alarms for the tightknit team that surrounds Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson. after much deliberation, it was decided once their current tour was over, they would not book any future engagements. They needed a break.
It was the only way to save One Direction.
