Former One Direction member Liam Payne took to Instagram to share his excitement over a momentous achievement in the music industry. The band’s debut single, “What Makes You Beautiful,” has nearly reached one billion streams, and Payne couldn’t contain his joy.
In his Instagram post, Payne shared the album cover of One Direction’s first album, “Up All Night,” and took the opportunity to pay tribute to his former bandmates. He expressed his astonishment at the song’s success, admitting that he never anticipated such remarkable numbers when they first released it early in their careers.
He wrote, “Wow, I just got told we’re about to make a billion streams on ‘wmyb’! Never in the making of this song so early in our career did I think I would be looking at those numbers. What an achievement, boys! I’m so lucky not only to share this with you but also this amazing fanbase. Every day I’m learning about myself and what all of this was for, but now…”
Reflecting on their time together, Payne acknowledged the power they all held, including the fans as a collective force. He expressed his happiness that, for five years, they created a soundtrack to life for both himself and everyone who listened, sharing moments of laughter, pain, and everything in between.
Sending love to both the fans and his former bandmates, Payne concluded his heartfelt message by saying, “Lots of love, me x.”
The fans flooded the comments section with excitement and nostalgia, with one fan expressing hopes for a reunion, “YEAA Exactly, Now a reunion would only cross trillions.”
Even the music streaming platform Spotify couldn’t contain their emotions, leaving a comment that simply read, “We Are Emotional.”
The success of “What Makes You Beautiful” continues to be a testament to One Direction’s enduring impact on the music industry and the hearts of its dedicated fanbase.
