who was the one that left one direction
Zayn Malik.
One Direction
On 25 March 2015, the band released a statement announcing Malik's departure.
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One Direction [SEP] 2015–2018: Malik's departure, "Made in the A.M." and hiatus
On 25 March 2015, the band released a statement announcing Malik's departure. The group made their first official public appearance as a four-piece on "The Late Late Show with James Corden" on 14 May, where they confirmed that they would continue working without a new fifth member. The On the Road Again tour concluded on 31 October 2015 after playing eighty shows in Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. Grossing $208 million, over 2.3 million tickets were sold. On 31 July 2015, the group released "Drag Me Down" without promotional material or announcement. Despite this, it still topped the charts in multiple countries, including France and Australia, making the song their first single to reach number one in those respective countries.