Originally Posted by dodrade:
“It's pretty unusual for big name acts to release an album every year these days, (Coldplay only release one every three years), so a year off (if that's all it is) is hardly a split.”
It all depends whether this is truly just hiatus or they are just saying it is. If they will truly go just on a break to relax then there is a high chance they will come back. However, if they plan to launch their solo careers in the meantime, it obviously means they crave solo solo success. And if even one of them have just a slight chance for a decent career then they won't be back for sure. Just look at Nsync, how long they dragged their fans thinking they will be back one day.
Besides, they all want solo success for sure, they all came to X Factor for that, Simon was the one who made them into a boyband. And now they are thinking this is the right time to make it or break it as a solo singer. But doubt any of them will be the next Robbie or Justin.
Plus, it is not wise to have too much time off when you are a boyband - Backstreet Boys were never the same after they came back from 3 years break. Sure, they had some success, but they weren't as popular as before and now they are struggling.
On the side note, I think this isn't just a silly gossip from The Sun - the fact that 1D aren't saying anything or that their people are just saying "no comment" probably means it is true. If this isn't then they would immediately say it is untrue.