One Direction Will Work on Solo Projects, But Stay Together

One Direction is taking a page out of The Rolling Stones‘s book!

The guys – Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson – will all pursue solo projects while still being part of the band.

“The boys know that by sticking together they can still pursue everything they want to do as a foursome, as well as individually,” a close source shared to People. “And there’s no reason why they can’t have lifetime careers both as a group and working on their own solo projects – just like the Stones.”

The source added, “It’s the best of all worlds. The band all have their own solo interests, whether it be music, art or acting, but they can stick together. Harry, Louis, Liam, and Niall are all very loyal to each other and support each other’s future together and on solo projects – music or otherwise … They are all incredibly loyal despite the multiple offers they get all the time.”

Also pictured: One Direction wowing the crowd while performing on Friday (June 12) in Vienna, Austria.