From Billboard · Andrew Unterberger · · 1m 10s
One Direction's 2012 U.S. Pop Revolution
How five British teens became America's biggest pop stars in one year.
In brief
How five British teens became America's biggest pop stars in one year. One Direction's 2012 U.S. debut as X Factor winners transformed pop culture with two Billboard 200 albums and social media dominance. Originally reported by Billboard.
One Direction's U.S. Debut
In 2012, boy bands hadn't dominated american pop for a decade since the backstreet boys and nsync ruled the world at the turn of the century.
Crashing the U.S. Market
One Direction's x factor alumni crashed onto u.s. shores with two billboard 200-topping albums full of pop-rock bangers.
Pop Culture Domination
The group swarmed all of pop culture and marked a new era in social media and musical fandom by year's end.
Podcast Discussion
On the greatest pop stars podcast, host and billboard co-chief content officer jason lipshutz discusses one direction's 2012 rise with host andrew unterberger.
Book Release
Jason lipshutz's book a whole lotta history about one direction's entire career releases november 3 with a pre-order link.
Legacy Impact
One direction's massive pop impact remains strong a decade and a half later with potential reunion without liam.
At a glance
One Direction's 2012 U.S. debut as X Factor winners transformed pop culture with two Billboard 200 albums and social media dominance.
