Zayn Malik thanks fans for support on Twitter
Zayn Malik has checked in on Twitter about his departure from One Direction for the first time.
He posted a thank-you message to fans Monday:
Last month, Malik said he was leaving the boy band after five years because he wants to be a "normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight." He added, "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."
Meanwhile, life goes on for One Direction.
Following Malik's departure, the group's management company updated its website with a photo featuring just four members and a bio that says, "One Direction are Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan. In just over five years together they have impressively sold more than 50 million records, have achieved a total of 91 number ones and performed to over 7.5 million fans worldwide."
