Complex Magazine Started The Hashtag #ReplaceZayn & Directioners Aren't Happy About It

In the wake of Zayn Malik’s announcement that he’s leaving One Direction, Complex Magazine wondered who should be the new fifth member of 1D.

Who should be the new 5th member of One Direction? #ReplaceZayn pic.twitter.com/Rw5bKPVHKa

— Complex (@Complex) March 25, 2015

After a few people offered their input. Mostly shameless less promotion or jokes, but some were still funny.

https://twitter.com/katherineshelby/status/580788416486477824

https://twitter.com/TCook52_/status/580793642920611840

"@DemetriusG_: “@ComplexMag: Who should be the new 5th member of One Direction? #ReplaceZayn" That's easy.. pic.twitter.com/EfwcEU7NX5"😂😂😂

— hey all you cool cats & kittens it’s Carole (@BROOKECofficial) March 25, 2015

But then Directioners blew their lid, saying it was “disrespecting” Zayn.

https://twitter.com/neglectednash/status/580805656602632192
https://twitter.com/neglectednash/status/580805621244669953

Zayn's irreplaceable. Ilysm bby.😩💜 #ReplaceZayn f u whoever started this hashtag 👋

— brooke (@Braackkk) March 25, 2015

to whoever made this hashtag #ReplaceZayn pic.twitter.com/z6DrxHS1bD

— ashton ✌🏼 (@dolansprince) March 25, 2015

"#ReplaceZayn"

how about replace your existence

— نورة (@strivingnour) March 25, 2015

Wipe your tears, ladies (and probably a few gentlemen). There will be another Zayn.