When the British boyband split up in 1996, the press conference was broadcast live. A 14-year-old fan phoned in tears, showing the emotional depth of young love.
The intensity of this denial regarding One Direction's hiatus reveals how for generations, these breakups represented the first time many girls faced the loss of something cherished.
Boybands have a surreal and fascinating position in many young girls' lives, guiding them through their initial experiences of romantic love and emotional attachments.
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