Zayn Malik’s recent solo tour may have already ignited waves of nostalgia among One Direction fans, but a subtle gesture from Harry Styles has truly set hearts aflame.
A recent post on a Reddit fan page dedicated to Malik revealed a wholesome interaction between a fan and the Watermelon Sugar hitmaker. The fan recounted spotting Harry speed walking past while she was sitting on a bench. What happened next was both surprising and touching — he stopped, shook her hand, glanced at her phone screen, and said, “Good album, isn’t it?” upon noticing she was listening to Zayn’s latest record, Room Under the Stairs.
When asked what song was playing at that moment, she replied: “I was listening to ‘Alienated’ from Room Under the Stairs.”
The comment, though brief, sparked a wave of emotions in the fandom. Fans quickly flooded the post’s comment section, expressing their joy over the rare yet meaningful connection between the two former bandmates.
“Omg I can imagine him listening to the boys’ albums while out for a run or something — aww 🥹❤️,” wrote one emotional fan.
Another added, “None of the boys’ friendships ever truly ended. They always find their way back. Love them 💛💚,” referencing Harry and Zayn’s signature mic colors during the One Direction era.
“I want to see them together again so bad,” one user echoed — a sentiment felt deeply across the fandom.
It’s been a decade since Zayn parted ways with One Direction in 2015, leaving behind Harry, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Liam Payne. Yet, moments like these remind fans that the bond between them may not be lost, only quietly preserved.
Zayn, 32, released Room Under the Stairs on May 17, 2024, and kicked off his Stairway to the Sky tour on November 23, marking his first solo tour since leaving the group. The tour concluded on March 27, 2025, and was filled with emotional tributes to his One Direction roots — including a reunion with Louis Tomlinson, a heartfelt mention of his late friend Liam Payne, and a live performance of Night Changes, marking the first time he performed the track since departing the band.
Though they’ve gone their separate ways musically, Harry Styles’ quiet acknowledgment of Zayn’s work has reignited hopes among Directioners that the brotherhood forged during their One Direction days still lingers — and may one day lead to a reunion.
