India, Jan. 29 -- For the One Direction fandom, the last few years have been a rollercoaster of nostalgia and heartbreak. Following the band's split and the tragic passing of Liam Payne, the hope for a five-man reunion has felt further away than ever. However, the solo success of the remaining members has been the glue holding the Directioner spirit together.

But this week, that spirit was tested as two of the world's biggest pop stars - Zayn Malik and Harry Styles - found themselves at the centre of a pricing controversy that has the internet choosing sides.

The first move in the saga was Harry Styles announcing his upcoming Together, Together tour, featuring a massive 30-date residency in New York City. But as presales for the singer'...