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The main objective of this study is to investigate Touristification phenomenon and impacts of this phenomenon on residents’ overall Quality of Life. In order to achieve the research purpose, the study conducted in-depth interview with 20 residents who have lived in Gamcheon Cultural Village and Huinnyeoul Cultural Village Library, in Busan, Korea. The collected data was analyzed based on the Grounded Theory. The study’s findings showed that Touristification phenomenon negatively affects community residents’ community life, safety life, and psychological life. The major theoretical and practical implications of this study are discussed for future Touristification research.