Justin Bieber on One Direction's Album Release Date: 'I Think It Was Strategy on Their Part'

Justin Bieber has broken his silence about having the same album release date as One Direction amid rumors of a feud.

The 21-year-old “What Do You Mean?” singer recently sat down with a New Zealand radio station where he was asked about their upcoming record, Made in the A.M., which drops on November 13 – the same day as his new album, Purpose.

“[They're] not really going on the road much, but we’re talking about them now, so it gives them some promo, right?” Justin said. “So, that’s probably why they did it. I think it was strategy on their part because my release date was first. But, whatever. It’s whatever. It’s gonna be fun. I’m excited to see what happens.”

Watch his response below!