The article discusses the rise and fall of boy bands throughout music history, from The Beatles to One Direction and K-pop group Seventeen. It features interviews with members of boy bands like New Kids on the Block and highlights the importance of loyal fans in their success. The documentary, "Larger Than Life: Reign of the Boy Bands," produced by Gunpowder & Sky and MTV Entertainment Studios, pays tribute to the impact and experience of being in a boy band. The film also acknowledges the dedication of fans, with one fan comparing One Direction fans to the CIA.