One Direction members break silence after Zayn's departure

MANILA - The remaining members of One Direction have spoken up after Zayn Malik left the British pop band.

In his official Twitter account, Liam Payne said he is deeply saddened by Malik's departure, especially after five special years.

"For the past five years now I've been part of something so special I don't think any of us really understand, something that can mean the world to people and put a smile on the face of our fans even in the darkest times," he said.

Payne said that while Malik will be away, he will always be their brother.

"It's sad to think for the time being we won't grace the stage as five bros or have the same fun on a tour bus or laughs in a hotel together that we have over the years but I'm super sure us and Zayn will always remain the closest friends," he said.

As for the band, Payne said One Direction is far from over and asked the fans to continue supporting them despite the departure of the group's most popular member.

"I guess what I'm really trying to say is it's far from over. When we very 1st became successful we all agreed that one direction had become much bigger than each individual member that's why I feel like right now it's OK to be sad and upset but I do ask everyone who is a fan of us to please keep ur faith in us I'm sure there's a lot more to come all love," he said.

Earlier, Harry Styles, who was caught on video crying during the band's performance in Jakarta, tweeted a short but sweet message.



Both Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson also tweeted how hard it is for them when Malik decided to quit One Direction, but thanked the fans who stayed supportive to the band.

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Zayn Malik quits One Direction

MANILA - One Direction star Zayn Malik has quit the British boyband for good after five years.

The 22-year-old singer made the decision on Wednesday, leaving behind Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson to continue as a four-member group.



 "My life with One Direction has been more than I could ever have imagined. But, after five years, I feel like it is now the right time for me to leave the band," said Malik in a statement released on the band's official Facebook page.

"I'd like to apologise to the fans if I've let anyone down, but I have to do what feels right in my heart. I am leaving because I want to be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight. I know I have four friends for life in Louis, Liam, Harry and Niall. I know they will continue to be the best band in the world," he added.

For their part, the remaining members of One Direction said: "We're really sad to see Zayn go, but we totally respect his decision and send him all our love for the future."

"The past five years have been beyond amazing, we've gone through so much together, so we will always be friends."

"The four of us will now continue. We're looking forward to recording the new album and seeing all the fans on the next stage of the world tour."

His departure comes a week after photos of him with another woman stirred trouble in his relationship with fiancee Perrie Edwards, best known as a member of the band Little Mix.

Malik took to Twitter to defend himself, saying: "I'm 22 years old... I love a girl named Perrie Edwards. And there's a lot of jealous ***** in this world I'm sorry for what it looks like x."

The controversy caused the singer to miss the Manila leg of the band's "On The Road Again Tour."

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