Is one direction a popular band?

Yes, One Direction is a popular boy band. The band was formed in 2010 and consists of five members: Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson. They rose to fame after competing on the British television series "The X Factor." One Direction has released several successful albums, including "Up All Night" (2011), "Take Me Home" (2012), "Midnight Memories" (2013), "Four" (2014), and "Made in the A.M." (2015). The band has sold over 20 million albums worldwide and has won numerous awards, including seven Brit Awards and four MTV Video Music Awards. In 2016, Zayn Malik left the band and One Direction decided to go on an indefinite hiatus.