The "What Makes You Beautiful" hit-makers are choosing to have the best of both worlds by staying together and pursuing their own projects, reported Entertainment Weekly.
"The boys know that by sticking together they can still pursue everything they want to do as a foursome, as well as individually," a friend of the members said.
In March, singer Zayn Malik had left the band to pursue a solo career. The group now comprises Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Niall Horran and Louis Tomlinson.