Revealed! Hidden Facts About Liam Payne, Former One Direction Member, That Are Rarely Known to the Public

Liam Payne began his career journey by auditioning for X Factor at the age of 14 in 2008, long before he achieved worldwide fame. In his first audition, he performed the song Fly Me to the Moon by Frank Sinatra.

However, Simon Cowell saw little potential in him and encouraged Payne to return in two years, which led to his audition in 2010 and the formation of One Direction. This was the most important moment in his career.

Interestingly, before music took over his life, Liam Payne was heavily involved in athletics, particularly long-distance running. From a young age, he trained at the Wolverhampton and Bilston Athletic Club. 

As a child, Liam Payne faced significant health challenges due to his injured and non-functioning kidneys.

The kidney condition caused him to often be in pain, and to manage his pain, he received 16 injections in his arm every morning and 16 more injections every night for several years.

During his school years, Liam Payne faced bullying from older students. This greatly influenced him to take up boxing at the age of 12.

In addition to his vocal career, Liam Payne has a passion for producing music. He works under the pseudonyms "Big Payno" and "Payno," creating remixes for various songs, including tracks from his former group One Direction and his ex-partner, Cheryl Cole. 

He delves into genres like EDM and receives praise for his creative remixes. In fact, he collaborates with top producers like DJ Mustard and Juicy J to develop his musical talent beyond the performance world.