A month after leaving the popular boyband One Direction, Zayn Malik has made his first public appearance. He also posted his first tweet since he left the group thanking everyone who supported him. Another member meanwhile is predicted to leave also, and the others may follow suit.
FIRST TWEET
On Monday, Zayn Malik posted the following on his Twitter page "Wanna say thanks to everyone that's been there for me over the last few weeks, love you all you know.. who you are x".
The tweet garnered more than 300,000 favorites. He clarified in another post what the "x" meant.
"The x is a kiss by the way ha..it's not a mystery (inserts smiley) sorry to any confused (inserts a smiley with a tongue sticking out), " he tweeted.
Fans and followers replied to the former boyband with warm messages of support and thanks.
LOYAL FANS, UNLOYAL MEMBERS?
Even after having left the popular band, fans seem not to get enough of Malik. According to a report, during the Asian Awards in London on Friday which was said to be his first public appearance, Zayn gamely signed autographs and posed for selfies with fans. Malik was given the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award on the said evening.
In his speech, he thanked his parents as well as the rest of the members of One Direction. He described them as the best guys he have met and did amazing things with. He also said that some of the things they did together will forever stay with him. Meanwhile, the report also said that Harry Styles, another member of the band, is foreseen to be leaving soon too. Aside from Harry, Niall and Louis could do the same, according to the source.
GOING SOLO?
Meanwhile, a report says Malik has been visiting the studio of his friend record producer Naughty Boy. The latter was quoted in saying that Zayn is happy with his decision to leave and he would be able to do the things he has not done when he was with the band.
Despite reports that the rest of the One Direction members have stopped Zayn Malik from doing what he wanted to do, the former band member has not made any statement yet on going solo.
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