Stop trying to make koochi happen.

I have no problem defining K-pop for myself.
When speaking with others, I warn them that it is my own personal definition & it's what makes most sense to me but would not encourage the usage of that definition as the 'one & only' or 'tried & true'.

In no particular order: (Though they must all be met)
1. Company is based in Korea.
2. Mostly promotes in Korea.
3. Made up of mostly Koreans and/or it's prominent language being Korean.
(The first version of a song is in the Korean language)
4. Follows the traditional model of "boy groups", "girl groups", "co-ed groups", & "solo artists".
5. Is mainly featured on radio/music shows
(aka mainstream/popular amongst the younger generations).

Again, this is my personal criteria for what I see as K-pop & I do not believe it is the only nor the popular belief amongst the entire human race.