On Sunday, May 25, Zayn shared a rare selfie on social media, marking his first major post nearly a month after wrapping up his Stairway to the Sky debut solo tour. The photo, which featured the Dusk Till Dawn singer sporting a full beard, a white tank top, and a black baseball cap that read “HBO Original: The Last of Us,” quickly grabbed attention, not just from fans but from one very special follower.
Eagle-eyed fans noticed that Louis Tomlinson, Zayn’s former One Direction bandmate, quietly “liked” the post. The small yet significant gesture sent the fandom into a frenzy, with many dubbing it an iconic “Zouis” moment, reviving memories of the pair’s close bond during their boy band days.
“He loves that show, and it’s so cute! Also, I love how I went to look at the picture and Louis liked this post. I started crying lol,” one emotional fan wrote. Another exclaimed, “AND LOUIS LIKED THE POST QUICK [nodding emoji]” while a third added, “I’m so happy, I hope we see more Zouis interactions [heart emoji] I think they truly did make up.”
The sentiment behind the fan comments is rooted in the pair’s rocky history. Tensions between Zayn and Louis were widely publicized following Zayn’s dramatic exit from One Direction in 2015, particularly after a heated Twitter exchange. Since then, the two had limited public interaction—until recently.
This touching moment comes just months after the former bandmates were seen reuniting in person for the first time in nearly a decade. Their surprise appearance together at Zayn’s solo concert in Los Angeles was particularly poignant, occurring just three months after the tragic passing of fellow One Direction member Liam Payne.
The latest interaction between Zayn and Louis is being interpreted by many as a clear sign of reconciliation. While the “like” may seem minor on the surface, fans view it as a meaningful gesture, especially in the emotionally charged wake of recent events.
As “Zouis” trended across social media platforms, fans expressed renewed hope for deeper reconnections among the remaining members of the beloved boy band. One Direction may no longer be recording together, but their bond—and their impact—clearly lives on.