Zayn Malik Rejoins One Direction as Director After 10 Years

In a surprising turn of events, Zayn Malik has reportedly rejoined One Direction, nearly a decade after leaving the band. Recent business filings indicate that the “Pillowtalk” singer has been reappointed as a director of One Direction's company, PPM Music Limited, signaling renewed ties with his former bandmates following the tragic death of fellow member Liam Payne.

According to documents submitted to Companies House on November 3, 2025, Zayn Malik’s status has been updated to Active Director of PPM Music Limited. He has also been listed as a Person with Significant Control (PSC), granting him substantial influence within the company.

This development marks a notable reversal from Zayn’s previous directorship, which ended on June 20, 2016, roughly a year after his high-profile departure from the group in 2015.

Currently, Zayn is listed alongside other One Direction members – Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan – as co-directors. The filings indicate that all members share the same registered address at Lee and Thompson LLP, a prominent London-based law firm that has also managed Liam Payne’s solo career.

A source close to the development said, “This is a huge moment. While heartbreaking, Liam's passing has brought them together. It's even more sad he was the biggest cheerleader of a reunion.”

The source further explained, “PPM was the original company they set up when they appeared on The X Factor. The name stands for Princess Park Manor, the private gated complex they were moved into when they won the show. Since Liam's passing, the boys have been in contact.”

The remarks appear to reference the tragic death of Liam Payne, who passed away last October at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. Following his death, all four surviving members – Zayn, Harry, Louis, and Niall – came together to pay their respects. The group also attended Liam’s funeral, marking one of the rare occasions in recent years that they were seen publicly together.

While the announcement does not confirm a full-scale musical reunion, Zayn Malik’s reappointment as a director of PPM Music Limited represents a significant step toward re-establishing his connection with One Direction. Fans worldwide are already speculating whether this could eventually lead to new collaborations, projects, or even a full-fledged comeback.