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Harry Styles

Born: Feb. 1, 1994.

Boy band fore-bro: Justin Timberlake of 'N Sync.

Trait: Cheeky and chatty with a big personality and "It" quality.

In 5 years: He'll be a major celebrity who's more famous than whatever his work is.

Liam Payne

Born: Aug. 29, 1993.

Boy band fore-bro: Michael Nesmith of the Monkees.

Trait: Serious, sensitive and largely invisible.

In 5 years: He'll be a music producer.

Niall Horan

Born: Sept. 13, 1993.

Boy band fore-bro: Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys.

Trait: Cute, shy and a bit of a goody-goody.

In 5 years: He'll try to be the Michael Bublé of Ireland.

Louis Tomlinson

Born: Dec. 24, 1991.

Boy band fore-bro: Donnie Wahlberg of New Kids on the Block.

Trait: A free spirit with a smirk and a sense of adventure.

In 5 years: He'll be hosting a TV game show.

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