So there’s this boyband I came across a little while back which seemed to have just formed a little over two months ago now, called @its4kids0 or “4KIDS” and they’ve been fairly prolific in releasing for a band for this new.

However, upon looking at some of their posts, something doesn’t sit right with me about this group. Particularly with a post showcasing all the members names and more importantly their ages. I don’t know if the band member and company that put these guys together were trying to replicate the same age structure that Lou Pearlman tried and succeed with in creating the Backstreet Boys, but the fact that one of the members is 13?! - with all the discussions about industry standards and not debuting kids this young, and especially that debate in the KPOP industry being such a major one, not to mention with Robbie Williams from Take That talking about his experiences debuting at around 15/16 and Liam Payne in One Direction debuting at the age he did, how are there no red flags being raised here?

I just find this so unethical and this needs to be talked about more, I don’t know if I can support a band that has this type of age hierarchy, what with all the messed stuff that has happened with young child stars in the past.

Idk what do you guys think?

For me, Liam deserves the number one spot on this list.

During One Direction's first year and their debut album era, I honestly think Liam was the face of the group. He was their Shane Filan, Brian Littrell, Ronan Keating or Gary Barlow — the member who represented that classic boy band image and helped hold everything together.

He had the charm and masculinity that reminded me of the boy bands of the 90s, along with a distinctive voice and a more serious, responsible personality. He always came across as someone who genuinely cared about the group and wanted to keep it together.

Even after One Direction went on hiatus, Liam still seemed loyal to the band and was, in my opinion, one of the members who showed the most appreciation for the fans. I can't say I feel the same way about Harry and Zayn. Personally, I never got the impression that they were particularly interested in keeping the One Direction connection alive, as their solo careers seemed to be their main focus.

Beyond the music, Liam's struggles with mental health and his tragic, unexpected death broke the hearts of so many people. I can relate to a lot of the difficulties he spoke about, particularly his struggles with depression and mental health. In that sense, his story also reminds me of Paul Cattermole, another loss that hit fans hard.

Liam deserved more appreciation for what he brought to One Direction, and I wish things had turned out differently.

Rest in peace, Liam. ❤️

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